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Rotherham Dialysis Unit

Rotherham Hospital, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, S60 2UD

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Getting To The Hospital (Rotherham Hospital)

  • By Road View
    • Rotherham Hospital is located on Moorgate Road (A618) to the south of Rotherham.
      From the M1 take junction 33 onto the A630 towards Rotherham.
      At the roundabout, take the second exit onto the A631 signposted Rotherham Hospital.
      At the traffic lights turn left onto the A618, Moorgate Road.
      The hospital is located on the left hand side of the road and is well signed.
      From the M18 take junction 1 onto the A631 towards Rotherham. Continue along the A631 across 3 roundabouts and at the traffic lights turn right onto the A618, Moorgate Road, towards Rotherham. The hospital is located on the left hand side of the road and is well signed.
      From A630 north of the town, proceed towards Rotherham and travel through the town centre, heading towards the M1. At Rotherway Roundabout take the first exit onto the A631, signposted Rotherham Hospital. At the traffic lights turn left onto the A618, Moorgate Road. The hospital is located on the left hand side of the road and is well signed.
    • There are a number of visitor car parks located throughout the site. Some car parks are for Blue Badge holders only.
      From 19 July 2021, the following charges will apply: Up to 30 mins Free 30 mins – 1 hour £2.10 1 – 2 hours £3.20 2 – 4 hours £4.60 4 – 6 hours £5.70 6 – 24 hours £7.00 For Blue Badge holders parking is free.
      All car parks are open air parking. There are some uneven surfaces within the car parks and on the pedestrian exits.
      Route Guides are available for several of the car parks to the hospital entrances.
  • By Bus View
    • Buses 19, 19A, 19a, 20, 26, 27, 29, 29a, and 673 all stop outside the hospital on Moorgate Road and Baker Street.
    • There is not an onsite bus stop.
    • The bus stops are located on Baker Street, to the eastern side of the hospital site.
    • There are standard bus stops.
      The bus stops are sheltered.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest railway station is Rotherham Central Station.
      Buses are available from Rotherham Interchange to the hospital.
      Rotherham Interchange is a 0.2 mile walk from Rotherham Central Station.
  • By Tram View
    • The nearest tram stop is Rotherham Central.
      Buses are available from Rotherham Interchange to the hospital.
      Rotherham Interchange is a 0.2 mile walk from Rotherham Central.
  • Useful Links View

Getting Help and Assistance

  • To see the hospital map please click here (opens new tab).
  • There is a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
  • The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is located in the Patient Experience Team.
  • The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 01709 424 461.
  • The email address for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is [email protected].
  • There are not volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
  • Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: Braille on request, large print on request and different languages on request.
  • There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are available on request.
  • 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.
  • To obtain mobility aids please contact a member of staff.
  • There is a Changing Places facility at this hospital which is located to the right of the main hospital entrance next to Costa Coffee.

Hospital Parking (Rotherham Dialysis Unit)

  • Parking View
    • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
    • The car park is located to the rear of the main hospital building, off Oakwood Hall Drive.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park does have a barrier control system.
    • The barrier controls/touchscreen can be reached from the car.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 246cm x 484cm.
    • There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point.
  • Paying View
    • There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • 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 slopes/ramps.
    • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Rotherham Dialysis Unit entrance.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00 - 22:00.
  • Tuesday 07:00 - 18:30.
  • Wednesday 07:00 - 22:00.
  • Thursday 07:00 - 19:00.
  • Friday 07:00 - 23:30.
  • Saturday 07:00 - 23:00.
  • Sunday Closed.

Outside Access (Rotherham Dialysis Unit)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Rotherham Dialysis Unit building.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 108cm .
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 108cm .
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
    • The automatic door(s) is/are push pad activated.
    • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
    • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
  • Ramp/Slope Details View
    • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the ramp.
    • The width of the ramp is 146cm.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Step Details View
    • The step(s) is/are located to the left as you face the entrance.
    • There is/are 6 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • The height of the bottom step varies from 10cm to 13cm.
    • The height of the top step is 19cm.
    • The height of all other steps is 17cm.

Department / Service

  • Department / Service Access View
    • There is level access throughout the department/service.
    • There is clear signage on the department/service.
    • The type of flooring is carpet and 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 play background music.
    • The lighting levels are varied.
  • Department / Service Facilities View
    • This department/service has; a treatment room, accessible toilet facilities for everyone, standard toilet facilities, a waiting room/area, a main reception, ambulant toilet facilities for everyone and a consultation room.
    • There are 2 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
    • A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
    • A mobile hoist is not available on the department/service.
    • There are accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
    • There are standard toilet facilities within this department/service.

Reception

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located ahead as you enter the Rotherham Dialysis Unit.
    • The reception point is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Rotherham Dialysis Unit 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 a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
    • The counter is staffed.
    • There is not a bell to attract attention.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • 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.
  • Reception Waiting Area View
    • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
    • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
    • The type of flooring is carpet.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
    • There are seats with armrests on both sides.
    • 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 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 (Consulting Room)

  • There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room surveyed was; Consulting Room.
  • 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is not a bed / couch.
  • There is a chair.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
  • All chairs have 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.

Consultation / Treatment Room (Dialysis Room)

  • There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room surveyed was; Dialysis Room.
  • 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) automatically towards you.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in).
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is not a bed / couch.
  • There is a chair.
  • All chairs are permanently fixed.
  • The chair(s) is/are height adjustable.
  • All chairs have armrests available.
  • All tables are permanently fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The room does not have background music playing.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • Lighting levels are good.

Accessible Toilet(s) (Right Hand Transfer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located in the reception area, to the right as you enter.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m from the Rotherham Dialysis Unit entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
    • The door opens inwards and outwards.
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 78cm.
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
    • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 198cm x 251cm.
    • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 122cm from floor level.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 155cm.
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a lever flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency alarm is fully functional.
    • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are pedal bin and clinical waste disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The height of the coat hook is 154cm from the floor.
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is not a mirror.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The toilet has a backrest.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
    • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 116cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 130cm (4ft 3in).
    • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Comments View
    • There is a similar patient toilet within the Dialysis Room.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The shared toilet is located in the reception area, to the right as you enter.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m from the Rotherham Dialysis Unit entrance.
    • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
    • The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
    • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • The toilet seats have a good colour contrast.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The wall fixed soap dispenser is located to the left of the wash basin.
    • Lighting levels are good.

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