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Parking (Multi-Storey Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • 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.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not all users.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.

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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.

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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 View
  • 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.

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Getting To (Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre)

• The Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre is/are located on Level P of the main hospital building.
• Access to the Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre is via the the main Hallamshire hospital entrance.
• After entering the main Royal Hallamshire Hospital entrance on Level B, continue through the two sets of doors into the lift lobby. Take the lifts to Level P and on exiting The Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre is clearly signed.
• There is step free access, via lift, to the Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre.
• The Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre is approximately 20m from the lift.
• There is a/are manual, heavy, double door(s) between the lift and the department/service.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• 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.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Entrance

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Level P.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The hand sanitiser is not in a suitable position for wheelchair users.
  • 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 162cm.
  • 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 permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 155cm.

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Reception

• The reception desk is located to the right on entering the department.
• The reception area/desk is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the department entrance.
• The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to the reception area/desk.
• The lighting levels at the reception area/desk are medium.
• The height of the reception desk is high (110cm+).
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
• There is not a low section of the desk (76cm or below) available.
• 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 play background music.
• Music is played at a low level in reception.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Wayfinding signage is 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.
• There is some flooring in corridors with large, repeating patterns that incorporate bold contrasting colours or simulate steps.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Waiting Room / Area

• The vending machine controls are not within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
• The waiting room / area does 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 available.
• A water dispenser is not 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 medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Examination Room)

• There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Room 1.
• 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 78cm (2ft 7in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• A hoist can be brought in from another department.
• There is not sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is/are adjustable.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• 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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Consultation / Treatment Room (Consultation Room)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Consultation 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 77cm (2ft 6in).
• 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.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• Some 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 medium.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• The nearest accessible toilet is on Level D next to the restaurant.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• The nearest standard toilets are located in the lift lobby area before entering the department.

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Related Access Guides

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• Entrances at Royal Hallamshire Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
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• Getting To and Around Royal Hallamshire Hospital link (new tab) - click here.

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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.