Access Guide
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.
Getting To (Dining Room)
- The Dining Room is/are located on Level D of the main hospital building.
- Access to the Dining Room is via the main hospital entrance.
- After entering the main Royal Hallamshire Hospital entrance on Level B, proceed through the two sets of doors into the Lift lobby. Take the lifts to Level D and on exiting the Dining Room entrance is located off the lift lobby.
- There is step free access to the Dining Room.
- The Dining Room is approximately 6m from the main hospital entrance.
- There is a/are manual, heavy, double door(s) between the main hospital entrance and the department/service.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not 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.
Opening Times
- This service is open 24 hours.
Entrance (Dining Room)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located on Level D of the main hospital building.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm.
Inside Access
- There is level access once inside.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the restaurant.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the dining room entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 109cm (3ft 7in).
- The standard height for tables is 70cm.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are not clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
Toilet with Adaptations
- The nearest accessible toilet is located off the Level D lift lobby.
Standard Toilet(s)
- The nearest standard toilet is located off the Level D lift lobby.
Related Access Guides
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.
