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Getting To (The Surgical Outpatients Department)

• The Surgical Outpatients Department is/are located on Level B of the main Outpatients building.
• Access to the Surgical Outpatients Department is via the Main Outpatients Entrance - 2.
• After entering the Main Outpatients Entrance - 2, turn right towards the main reception desk and take the corridor to the left towards the lifts located on the left.
• Take the lift to Level B and on exiting turn right and the Surgical Outpatients Department is straight ahead.
• There is step free access, via lift, to the Surgical Outpatients Department.
• The Surgical Outpatients Department is approximately 15m from the Outpatients Lift.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• 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.

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Parking (Main Outpatients Entrance 2 - Accessible Parking and Drop-off)

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• Car Park View
  • 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.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • 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.

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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 Outpatients Entrance - 2)

• This entrance is located on A Road, to the left of the Multi-Storey car park.
• 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 are double automatic doors.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 173cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors, which are push pad activated.
• The height of the push pad is 96cm.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 165cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• This entrance gives access to Floor A.

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Lift (Outpatients Lifts)

• The lift surveyed is located on the left after entering the Outpatient building.
• The distance from the Main Outpatients entrance - 2 is 18m.
• 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, B and C can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low 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 1500kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile 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 106cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 142cm (width) x 221cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • 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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Opening Times

• Monday 08:30 - 16:30.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 16:30.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 16:30.
• Thursday 08:30 - 16:30.
• Friday 08:30 - 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 on Level B of the main Outpatients building.
  • 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) both ways.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 132cm.

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Reception

• The reception desk is located ahead on entering the department.
• The reception area/desk is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) 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 to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Wayfinding signage is available.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 10m 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 carpet.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• Some 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 a television.
• Subtitles are available.
• Vending machines are not available.
• A water dispenser is available.
• There is 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 (Consultation Room)

• There is / are 7 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Consultation Room 6.
• 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is 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.
• No 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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Consultation / Treatment Room (Treatment Room)

• There is / are 16 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Treatment Room 6A.
• 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
• 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 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 not/are not adjustable.
• There are no 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 medium.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.

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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.

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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.
• Getting To and Around Royal Hallamshire Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
• Outpatients Main Building link (new tab) - click here.