Access Guide
Parking (Blue Badge Parking and Drop-Off)
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Car Park
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- 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.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- 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.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- 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.
Getting To (Integrated Sexual Health Service)
- Integrated Sexual Health Service is/are located on Level C in Junction 4.
- Access to Integrated Sexual Health Service is via the main hospital entrance.
- Enter via the main hospital entrance and follow the corridor ahead. Go past the Junction 2 lifts on your left. Continue down the corridor past Junction 3 and into Junction 4. Integrated Sexual Health Service is located on your left.
- There is step free access to Integrated Sexual Health Service.
- Integrated Sexual Health Service is approximately 175m from the main hospital entrance.
- There are 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 (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.
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Saturday 10:00 - 14:00.
- Sunday Closed.
Department / Service (Integrated Sexual Health Service)
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Department / Service Access
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- Integrated Sexual Health Service is located on Level C, Junction 4.
- There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm .
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- There is level access throughout the department/service.
- There is clear signage on the department/service.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is some flooring in the department/service which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The department/service does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Department / Service Facilities
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- This department/service has; consultation rooms, treatment rooms, a main reception and a waiting room/area.
- There are 10 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
- A hearing assistance system is available.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are not trained to use the system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 12/05/2021.
- The hearing assistance system was not fully functional at the time of testing.
- A mobile hoist is available from another department/service.
- There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
- Accessible toilet facilities are located in the corridor between Junction 3 and 4.
- There are standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
Reception (Integrated Sexual Health Service)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to the right as you enter the Integrated Sexual Health Service department.
- The reception point is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Integrated Sexual Health Service entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- The height of the reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm) .
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 12/05/2021.
- The hearing assistance system was not working at the time of testing.
- Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
- The seats do not have armrests.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
- There is a television.
- Subtitles are not 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 space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are good.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Room 3)
- There is / are 10 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Room 3.
- 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) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm (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 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 not/are not height adjustable.
- There are no chairs with armrests available.
- All tables are permanently fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Integrated Sexual Health Service)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located on the right hand side of the corridor, to the left of the department.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 24m from the Integrated Sexual Health Service entrance.
- 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 77cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above the wash basin.
- Lighting levels are good.
Related Access Guides
- To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- 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.
