Access Guide
Getting To (The Chapel)
- The Chapel is/are located on Level A of the main hospital building.
- Access to the Chapel is via the Main Hospital - Entrance 9.
- After entering the Main Hospital - Entrance 9 on Level B, proceed through the two sets of doors into the lift lobby.
- Take the lifts to Level A and on exiting the Chapel is located on the corridor to the left.
- There is step free access to the Chapel.
- The Chapel is approximately 15m from the lift.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
Parking (Main Outpatients Entrance 2 - Accessible Parking and Drop-off)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located across the access road in front of Main Outpatients entrance - 2.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 231cm (width) x 534cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 128cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 26m from Main Outpatients entrance - 2.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
- There are two pedestrian crossings between the blue badge bays and the Outpatients entrance.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for all users.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located across the access road in front of the Main Outpatients entrance - 2.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.
Parking (Multi-Storey Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located on A Road opposite, the Outpatients building.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- The height of the restriction barrier is 193cm.
- There are 20+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 455cm (depth).
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
- The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
- The nearest designated bay is 147m from the Main Outpatients Entrance - 2.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
- This route has bollards.
- There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
- There is a pedestrian crossing between the car park and the Outpatients main entrance.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not all users.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
Entrance (Main Hospital - Entrance 9)
- This entrance is located on B Road, facing the Outpatients Building.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope or ramp at the entrance.
- There is an intercom at a height of 140cm.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 145cm.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 146cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a medium colour contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 143cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- Entrance 9 gives access to Floor B.
- There are similar outer and inner doors to the right of the ones surveyed.
Lift (Main Building Lifts RHH 1 - 8)
- The lift surveyed is located in the main building lift lobby.
- The distance from the Main Outpatients entrance - 2 is 72m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
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Standard Lift
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- Floors A to Q can be accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high colour contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The weight limit for the lift is 2100kg.
- The external lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
- The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 140cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 164cm (width) x 247cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
- The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
- The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and an intercom hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
Entrance
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located on Level A.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 127cm.
Inside Access
- There is level access once inside.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.
- There is flooring in corridors with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
- There is some flooring in corridors with large, repeating patterns that incorporate bold contrasting colours or simulate steps.
- The lighting levels are low.
Toilet with Adaptations
- The nearest accessible toilet is located on Level A of the hospital main building.
Standard Toilet(s)
- The nearest standard toilet is located on Level A of the hospital main building.
Wheelchair Stations
- If you have mobility issues and need help getting around the site, you can access a hospital wheelchair from one of the wheelchair stations, located at main entrances.
- You may need a £1 coin or trolley token to access a chair.
- If you have any issues, please speak to a volunteer, receptionist or porter who will be able to assist.
- Locations can be found here.
Related Access Guides
- To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- Parking at Royal Hallamshire Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
- Entrances at Royal Hallamshire Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
- Toilets at Royal Hallamshire Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
- https://www.accessable.co.uk/sheffield-teaching-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust/royal-hallamshire-hospital/access-guides/getting-to-and-around-royal-hallamshire-hospital link (new tab) - click here.
