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Parking (Blue Badge Parking and Drop-Off)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front of the hospital, just across from the Main Entrance.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 39 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 236cm (width) x 467cm (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 55m from the Main Entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep slopes.
  • This route has uneven surfaces and bollards.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for Blue Badge holders 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 at the side of the car park and 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.
• 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 at the front of the car park.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.

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Getting To (Children's Ward and High Dependency Unit)

• The Children's Ward and High Dependency Unit is/are located on level A, at Junction 4.
• Access to the Children's Ward and High Dependency Unit is via the main hospital entrance.
• Enter via the main hospital entrance and proceed along the corridor to Junction 2. At Junction 2 take the lift to level A. Exit the lift and take the left hand corridor. Proceed along the corridor to the far end. Turn right at Junction 4 and the Children's Ward and High Dependency Unit is located immediately ahead.
• There is step free access, via lift, to the Children's Ward and High Dependency Unit.
• The Children's Ward and High Dependency Unit is approximately 86m from the Junction 2 lifts.
• There is a/are manual, double door(s) which may be difficult to open between the lifts and the department/service.
• There are resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• There is 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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Entrance (Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the hospital.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is not 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 slight gradient.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 153cm.
• 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 158cm.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.

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Lift (Junction 2)

• The lift surveyed is located along the main hospital corridor, at Junction 2.
• The distance from the Main Entrance is 81m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
• This route has bollards.

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• Standard Lift View
  • Levels A-D 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 medium colour contrast.
  • Some of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 128cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 143cm (width) x 267cm (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, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer, an intercom hearing assistance system and a mirror to aid reversing.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.

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Ward (Children's Ward)

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• Ward Information View
  • This is a/an Children's ward.
  • This is a shared ward.
  • There is/are 3 bay(s) available.
  • There is/are 9 side room(s) available.
  • There is/are 27 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) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in).
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 155cm (5ft 1in).
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 155cm (5ft 1in).
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 134cm (4ft 5in).
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 144cm (4ft 9in).
  • There is level access throughout the ward.
  • There is clear signage on the ward.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is flooring on the ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is 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 varied.
• Reception/Nurses' Station View
  • The height of the Nurses' Station desk is 104cm.
  • 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.
• Example Side Room View
  • There are no side rooms available with 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 room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre around the bed.
  • Bedside storage is available.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and the floor in the side room is high.
  • The lighting levels in the side room are moderate to good.
  • 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 bath, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and the floor in the ensuite is high.
  • The lighting levels in the ensuite are good.
  • Some side rooms have standard ensuite facilities.
    Side rooms have a bed or cot depending on patient requirements.
• 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.
  • There are washroom facilities for patients on the ward.
  • There are toilet facilities for patients on the ward.
• Visitor Facilities View
  • There are accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
  • There are standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
• Visiting Times View
  • There are set visiting times for the ward.
  • Visiting times are 08:00 - 20:00. Other times can be accommodated for parents by prior arrangement.
  • The visiting times are the same for each day.

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Entrance (Children's Outside Play Area)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right hand side of the ward corridor as you enter.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 104cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp is 133cm.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.

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Children's Play Area

• The children's play area is accessed by a slight ramp (4.0 degrees).
  
• The surface is foam play matting.
  
• There is a variety of play equipment available.
  
• There are picnic tables with seating attached.
  
• Access to the play area is supervised and the door is opened by a member of staff.

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Kitchen (Parents Kitchen)

• The kitchen is located to the rear left of the ward.
• There is step-free access to the kitchen.
• There is a/are door(s) to access the kitchen.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door may be difficult for some to open.
• The width of the door opening is 71cm.
• The height of the work surfaces are 94cm (3ft 1in).
• There is not a dual height refreshment counter.
• There is not a work surface with a clear knee recess.
• There is not a height adjustable work surface.
• The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
• Vending machines are not available.
• Plastic/takeaway cups are not available.
• Drinking straws are not available.
• Lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • There is a fridge.
    
  • The height to the fridge handle is 78cm.

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Day Room / Lounge Area (Play Room For Patients Aged 12 Years +)

• There is a day room/lounge area.
• There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is always open.
• There is a/are door(s) into the day room/lounge 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) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
• The type of flooring is carpet and vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The seats do not have armrests.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 53cm (1ft 9in).
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• There is a television.
• Subtitles are 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 good.

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Washroom (Shower Room)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower and a toilet.
  • There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
  • There is/are also 2 washroom(s) which has/have a height adjustable bath and a bath.
  • The washroom surveyed is located along the rear right corridor of the ward, in the standard toilets opposite the High Dependency Unit and Bay 3.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
  • This washroom is interchangeable between male and female.
  • There is pictorial and written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
  • The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards.
  • The door(s) does not/do not have a lock.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 158cm x 167cm (5ft 2in x 5ft 6in).
  • The washroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
  • There is not a coat hook in the washroom.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is not a wash basin.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet has a fixed horizontal rail without a padded backrest.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 88cm.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 93cm.
  • There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The shower control type is lever.
  • A shower chair is available.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There are wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is low.
  • The visual contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is low.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is low.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • The visual contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is a second door, (photograph 3).
  • The second door opens away from you (push)
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is 80cm wide.

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Washroom (Bathroom)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a height adjustable bath and a wash basin.
  • There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
  • There is/are also 2 washroom(s) which has/have a wheel in shower, a bath, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • The washroom surveyed is located along the rear right corridor of the ward, opposite Bay 2.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
  • This washroom is shared.
  • There is written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
  • The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 320cm x 281cm (10ft 6in x 9ft 3in).
  • The washroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s) 140cm from the floor.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The height of the wash basin is 60cm.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
  • The tap type is twist/turn. It is not a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 130cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 119cm.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Bath Details View
  • There is a bath.
  • The bath is height adjustable.
  • The bath tap type is push button. It is a mixer tap.
  • There is a shower over/for the bath.
  • The shower head is hand held.
  • There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the bath.
  • A bath hoist is available.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is low.
  • The visual contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is low.
  • The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Washroom (Standard Bathroom And Baby Change)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a bath and a wash basin.
  • There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
  • There is/are also 2 washroom(s) which has/have a wheel in shower, a height adjustable bath and a toilet.
  • The washroom surveyed is located along the rear right corridor of the ward, next to the nurses' station.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
  • This washroom is shared.
  • There is written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
  • The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 174cm x 206cm (5ft 9in x 6ft 9in).
  • The washroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s) 140cm from the floor.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The height of the wash basin is 60cm.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
  • The tap type is twist/turn. It is not a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 95cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 116cm.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Bath Details View
  • There is a bath.
  • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 58cm (1ft 11in).
  • The bath is not height adjustable.
  • The bath tap type is lever. It is a mixer tap.
  • There is a shower over/for the bath.
  • The shower head is hand held.
  • There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the bath.
  • A bath hoist is not available.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is low.
  • The visual contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is medium.
  • The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There is a flip-down baby change table at a fixed height of 90cm.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Patient Toilet)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located along the rear right corridor of the ward.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high for female and low for male.
  • The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • Toilet seats do not have a high visual contrast.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 79cm.
  • The height of the lowered wash basin is 60cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser is located on the wall between the wash basins.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Visitors Toilet)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located to the rear of the corridor ahead as you enter the ward.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • Toilet seats do not have a high visual contrast.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 79cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser is located on the wall above the wash basin.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Children's Assessment Unit link (new tab) - click here.
• Parking at Rotherham Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
• Entrances at Rotherham Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
• Toilets at Rotherham Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
• Getting To and Around Rotherham Hospital link (new tab) - click here.