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Roof Top Restaurant

Rotherham Hospital, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, S60 2UD

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Parking (Blue Badge Parking and Drop-Off)

  • 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.

Getting To (Roof Top Restaurant)

  • The Roof Top Restaurant is/are located on level A, off Junction 2.
  • Access to the Roof Top Restaurant is via the main hospital entrance.
  • Enter via the main hospital entrance and proceed along the corridor ahead to Junction 2. At Junction 2 take the lift to level A. Exit the lift and take the corridor straight ahead. The Roof Top Restaurant is located at the far end of the corridor.
  • There is step free access, via lift, to the Roof Top Restaurant.
  • The Roof Top Restaurant is approximately 40m 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.

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.

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.
  • 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.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00 - 14:00.
  • Tuesday 08:00 - 14:00.
  • Wednesday 08:00 - 14:00.
  • Thursday 08:00 - 14:00.
  • Friday 08:00 - 14:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Entrance (Roof Top Restaurant Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located on level A.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 112cm (3ft 8in).
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 78cm.

Eating and Drinking

  • Location and Access View
    • The following information is for the restaurant.
    • The restaurant/bar is located on level A of the hospital, in the corridor at the end of Junction 2, ahead as you exit the lift.
    • There is step-free access, via lift, to the restaurant.
  • Service and Menus View
    • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
    • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered and table service (on request only).
    • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
    • Menu types include; handheld menus, written wall menus and menu boards.
    • Menus are clearly written.
    • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
    • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
    • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
    • Takeaway cups are available.
    • Adapted cups are not available.
    • Adapted cutlery is available.
    • Drinking straws are available.
    • This area does play background music.
    • Background music is played at all times, the volume can be adjusted if requested.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is a television in the seating area.
      There is background sound from the television.
      Subtitles for the television are available on request.
  • Service Counter(s) View
    • The height of the counter is 92cm.
    • The height of the tray counter/rail is 92cm.
    • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
    • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
  • Payment Counter View
    • The height of the counter is 92cm.
    • The height of the tray counter/rail is 92cm.
    • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
    • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
  • Tables and Seating View
    • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
    • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 66cm.
    • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 72cm.
    • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 72cm.
    • The surface height of the lowest table is 41cm.
    • The surface height of the highest table is 110cm.
    • No tables are permanently fixed.
    • No chairs are permanently fixed.
    • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
    • There are also coffee tables and sofas.
    • The type of flooring in this area is carpet and vinyl.
    • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Comments View
    • There are vending machines in the area in front of the exit.
    • The highest vending machine control is 160cm.
    • The lowest vending machine control is 97cm.
    • The height of the lowest collection tray is 44cm.
    • There are 2 microwaves in this area.
    • The microwaves are stacked one on top of the other.
    • The top microwave has a highest control button at 169cm.
    • The lower microwave has a lowest control button at 97cm.

Toilet with Adaptations (Level A Restaurant - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located along the Level A main corridor, just outside the Rooftop Restaurant.
    • The distance from the Junction 2 Lift is 72m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 181cm (width) x 251cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 186cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the non transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 91cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 80cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 116cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 109cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 88cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

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