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Getting To The Hospital

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• By Road View
  • The Hospital is located on Whitham Road. The post code is S10 2SJ.
  • 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 hospital.
  • Bus Routes.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• To see the hospital map please click here (opens new tab).
• The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is located in the main entrance 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 via the Patient Advice and Liaison Department.
• Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to 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 available.
• BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the hospital.
• Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs, walking frames, walking sticks and adjustable beds.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact the main hospital reception.
• Additional hospital services link (new tab) - click here.

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Hospital Parking (Weston Park Hospital Car Park)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located at the front and side of the hospital.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
  • There is/are 7 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 280cm x 470cm (9ft 2in x 15ft 5in).
  • There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • 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 at the front of the main hospital entrance.
  • 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 throughout the car park.
  • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located throughout the car park.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main hospital entrance.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 117cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the main entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.

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Outside Access (Side Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the car park side of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 130cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • 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 156cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is moderate.

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Other Floors (Weston Park Hospital Main Building)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
  • The stairs are located to the left of the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 12m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Lift (Western Park Hospital Main Building Lifts)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located next to the side entrance.
• The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the hospital side entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 126cm (4ft 2in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 162cm x 252cm (5ft 4in x 8ft 3in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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Getting To (The Teenage Cancer Trust Unit)

• The Teenage Cancer Trust Unit is/are located in Ward 3 on the third floor.
• Access to the Teenage Cancer Trust Unit is via the hospital side entrance.
• After entering the hospital the side entrance, proceed through the double doors to the lifts. Take the lifts to the third floor and on exiting turn left into Ward 3. Continue to the end of the ward and the Teenage Cancer Trust Unit is to the left.
• There is step free access, via lift, to the Teenage Cancer Trust Unit.
• The Teenage Cancer Trust Unit is approximately 52m 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 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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Opening Times

• This ward is open 24 hours.

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Ward

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• Ward Information View
  • This is a/an teenage cancer ward.
  • This is a shared ward.
  • There is/are 0 bay(s) available.
  • There is/are 5 side room(s) available.
  • There is/are 5 bed(s) on this ward in total.
• Ward Access View
  • There is a/are door(s) leading into the ward.
  • 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 176cm (5ft 9in).
  • There is ramped/sloped access immediately beyond the ward entrance.
  • There is clear signage on the ward.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is some flooring on the ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is some flooring on the ward which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Reception/Nurses' Station View
  • The height of the ward reception desk is 106cm.
  • There is a lowered section.
  • The height of the lowered section of the desk is 72cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available at the desk.
• Relatives' Room View
  • There is a relatives room for the ward.
  • The width of the door opening into the relatives room is over 75cm.
  • There is a clear turning space in the relatives room.
  • There is a/are chair(s) with armrests available within the relatives room.
• Example Side Room View
  • There are no side rooms available with an accessible ensuite.
  • The side room surveyed does not have an accessible ensuite.
  • The width of the door opening into the side room is over 75cm.
  • The side room surveyed does not have a ceiling track hoist.
  • There is not sufficient space next to the bed for a mobile hoist to operate.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre around the bed.
  • Bedside storage is available.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and the floor in the side room is fair.
  • The lighting levels in the side room are medium.
  • The width of the door opening into the ensuite is over 75cm.
  • There is not a clear unobstructed turning space within the ensuite.
  • The fixtures/facilities available in the ensuite include; a shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and the floor in the ensuite is fair.
  • The lighting levels in the ensuite are bright.
• Ward Features and Patient Facilities View
  • A hearing assistance system is not available on the ward.
  • The ward does not play background music.
  • There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
  • A mobile hoist is available on the ward.
• Visitor Facilities View
  • There are no accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
  • Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located on the ground floor next to the main entrance.
  • There are standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.

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Waiting Room / Area (Grand Central)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 35m from the ward entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is a/are door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
• The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 126cm (4ft 2in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are in person.
• The waiting room / area does have background music playing.
• There is 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 not 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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Waiting Room / Area (Chill Out Room)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 40m from the ward entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is a/are door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• All chairs have armrests.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are in person.
• The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is 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 not available.
• There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Accessible Toilet

• 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 available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located at the end of the main ward corridor.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 43m (47yd 1in) from the ward entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Related Access Guides

• Weston Park Cancer Hospital Main Building link (new tab) - click here.