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Getting To The Hospital

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• By Road View
  • The hospital is on Glossop Road (B6069). If you are using SatNav the postcode for the hospital is S10 2JF.
  • Please be aware that Parking Charge Notices are in operation within the hospital grounds. This is to ensure that ambulances and other emergency services have free access to the hospital at all times. To avoid being issued with a Parking Charge Notice please make sure that your car is parked in a designated parking space. Parking is limited, so the hospital recommends using public transport if at all possible.
• By Bus View
  • Travel South Yorkshire has created a helpful guide to getting the bus to the Royal Hallamshire and the central campus. A link to the relevant page has been provided in useful links 2 located below.
• Useful Links View
  • Supertram does not serve the Northern General Hospital. It can be used to reach the Royal Hallamshire, Jessop Wing, Charles Clifford and Weston Park Hospitals, although please be aware that there is still a 10-15 minute uphill walk from the nearest stop (University). It is recommended that anyone who experiences difficulty walking long distances choose some alternative means of travelling to the hospital.
  • Bus Routes.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is located in the foyer on Level B of the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.
• The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 0114 271 2400.
• The email address for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is [email protected].
• There are volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
• Volunteers can be found at the main entrance.
• Hospital staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request and large print on request.
• There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
• BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs, walking sticks, mobile hoists, hoist slings and adjustable beds.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact main reception.
• Additional hospital services link (new tab) - click here.

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Hospital Parking (Multi-storey Car Park)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located in front of the Outpatients Department on Service Road A.
  • The car park type is multi storey.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 193cm (6ft 4in).
  • The car park does have a barrier control system.
  • The barrier controls/touchscreen can be reached from the car.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a/are clearly marked/signposted Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 390cm x 550cm.
  • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point.
  • The drop-off point is located to the right of the main Outpatients entrance on Service Road A.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located at the payment machines in the car park.
  • Payment signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays and at the front of the car park.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
• Access to the Hospital View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 108m (118yd 4in) from the main Outpatients entrance.

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Getting To (Emergency Eye Clinic)

• The Emergency Eye Clinic is/are located on Level A of the Eye Clinic.
• Access to the Emergency Eye Clinic is via the main Eye Clinic entrance.
• After entering the Eye Clinic main entrance, The Emergency Eye Clinic is located directly ahead.
• There is step free access to the Emergency Eye Clinic.
• The Emergency Eye Clinic is approximately 20m from the the Main Eye Clinic entrance.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• There is some flooring in corridors with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 16:30.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30.
• Thursday 08:00 - 16:30.
• Friday 08:00 - 16:30.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Entrance

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located inside the Eye Clinic.
  • 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 178cm.

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Reception

• The reception desk is located to the left on entering.
• The reception area/desk is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the department entrance.
• Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to the reception area/desk.
• The lighting levels at the reception area/desk are bright.
• The height of the reception desk is low (76cm or lower).
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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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.
• Wayfinding signage is not available.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.
• There is some flooring in corridors with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 5m from the department entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• All chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are in person.
• The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
• There is not a television.
• Vending machines are not available.
• A water dispenser is available.
• There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Treatment Room)

• There is / are 7 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; A138 Treatment Room.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
• All chairs have armrests available.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Accessible Toilet

• The nearest accessible toilet is located in the entrance to the Eye Clinic.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• The nearest standard toilets are located in the entrance to the Eye Clinic.

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Related Access Guides

• Royal Hallamshire Hospital Main Hospital Building link (new tab) - click here.
• Multi Storey Car Park link (new tab) - click here.