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Bone Health Department

Rotherham Hospital, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, S60 2UD

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Parking (Moorgate Wing - Patient Car Park 4)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the left side of the hospital, at the Moorgate Wing Entrance.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 255cm (width) x 484cm (depth).
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 97cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 36m from the Moorgate Wing Entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep slope.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not all users.
    • Blue Badge holders can enter their Blue Badge serial number at a payment machine to receive free parking.
    • Payment machines are located inside the main building.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Payment can also be made online or using an app.

Getting To (Bone Health Department)

  • The Bone Health Department is/are located on level D of the Moorgate Wing.
  • Access to the Bone Health Department is via the Moorgate Wing main entrance.
  • Enter via the Moorgate Wing main entrance and take the first corridor on the left. Proceed down the corridor and turn right at the end. The lifts will be on your right. Take the lift to Level D. Exit the lift and turn left. The Bone Health Department will be ahead of you.
  • There is step free access to the Bone Health Department.
  • The Bone Health Department is approximately 25m from the Moorgate Wing main entrance.
  • There is a/are manual, double door(s) which may be difficult to open between the Moorgate Wing main entrance and the department/service.
  • There are not resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

Entrance (Moorgate Wing Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on the left side of the hospital.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • 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 slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 141cm.
  • 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.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 127cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • The entrance gives access to Level E of the hospital.

Lift (No.10)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the left as you enter the Moorgate Wing Entrance.
  • The distance from the Moorgate Wing Entrance is 12m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • Levels B - E 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 external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 129cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 153cm (width) x 236cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a medium 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.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
    • There is a maximum of 2 people in this lift.

Department / Service (Bone Health Department)

  • Department / Service Access View
    • The Bone Health Department is located on level D in the Moorgate Wing.
    • There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 120cm (3ft 11in).
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 103cm (3ft 5in).
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • There is level access throughout the department/service.
    • There is no clear signage on the department/service.
    • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
    • There is flooring in the department/service which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • There is some flooring in the department/service which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
    • The department/service does not play background music.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Department / Service Facilities View
    • This department/service has; standard toilet facilities, a main reception, consultation rooms, accessible toilet facilities for everyone, a waiting room/area and a treatment room.
    • There are 3 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
    • A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
    • A mobile hoist is available from another department/service.
    • There are accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
    • There are standard toilet facilities within this department/service.

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