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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 (Wards A5 and A6)

• Wards A5 and A6 is/are located on level A at Junction 3.
• Access to Wards A5 and A6 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 corridor to the left. Proceed along the corridor to Junction 3 and turn left. Wards A5 and A6 are immediately ahead through the door signed 'Wards A5 and A6 and Nutrition and Dietetics Department'.
• There is step free access, via lift, to Wards A5 and A6.
• Wards A5 and A6 is approximately 48m 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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Entrance (Wards A5 and A6, and Nutrition and Dietetics Department Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on level A at junction 3.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 112cm (3ft 8in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 168cm.

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Entrance (Wards A5 and A6 Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on level A at junction 3, along the corridor ahead as you enter the wards A5 and A6, and Nutrition and Dietetics Department entrance.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 131cm .
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 131cm (4ft 4in).
  • The main 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 145cm.
• Comments View
  • There is an intercom to exit at a height of 129cm.

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Department / Service (Ward A6 Day Unit)

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• Department / Service Access View
  • Ward A6 Day Unit is located at the end of the corridor ahead as you enter via the Wards A5 & A6 entrance.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 127cm (4ft 2in).
  • 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 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.
• Department / Service Facilities View
  • This department/service has; accessible toilet facilities for everyone, standard toilet facilities and a consultation room.
  • There are 1 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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Consultation / Treatment Room (Pre Assessment Clinic Room)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Pre Assessment Clinic 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 with a locked extension leaf.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• 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.
• 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.

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Ward

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• Ward Information View
  • This is a/an Haematology, Oncology, Gastrology, and Rheumatology ward.
  • This is a shared ward.
  • There is/are 3 bay(s) available.
  • There is/are 3 side room(s) available.
  • There is/are 3 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) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 128cm (4ft 2in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • 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.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Reception/Nurses' Station View
  • The height of the Nurses' Station desk is 107cm.
  • There is a lowered section.
  • The height of the lowered section of the desk is 73cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available at the desk.
• Example Side Room View
  • There are multiple side rooms available with accessible ensuites.
  • The side room surveyed does have 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 not available.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and the floor in the side room is high.
  • The lighting levels in the side room are good.
  • The width of the door opening into the ensuite is under 75cm.
  • There is not a clear unobstructed turning space within the ensuite.
  • The fixtures/facilities available in the ensuite include; 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.
• Ward Features and Patient Facilities View
  • The ward does play background music.
  • There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
  • A mobile hoist is not 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 no accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
  • Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located on level A outside the Rooftop Restaurant.
  • There are standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
• Visiting Times View
  • There are no set visiting times, please contact the ward in advance.

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Day Room / Lounge Area

• 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 double width.
• The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 172cm (5ft 8in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There are seats with armrests on both sides.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• There is not a television.
• There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Washroom (Ward)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
  • The washroom surveyed is located along the main corridor of the ward, opposite Bay 5.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
  • This washroom is shared.
  • There is pictorial and 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 twist lock.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 146cm x 376cm (4ft 9in x 12ft 4in).
  • 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 are coat hooks at 92cm and 174cm from the floor.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
  • The tap type is lever. It is a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 127cm.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • 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).
  • There is a rail with a padded back rest.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 82cm.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the toilet.
  • 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 90cm.
  • 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.
  • There is no seat for the shower.
  • There are not 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 medium.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (A6 Patients Only - Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located ahead and to the right as you enter the unit, to the left of the Pre Assessment Clinic Room.
  • 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 low.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is low.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 144cm x 212cm.
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 60cm 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 64cm.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • 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 low.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are clinical waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • 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 high.
  • 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).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • 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 100cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 127cm (4ft 2in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located to the right as you enter the ward, next to Cubicle 1.
  • 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 medium.
  • The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • The ambulant toilet does not have horizontal wall mounted grab rails.
  • The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
  • There is a/are dropdown rail(s) on the right as you face the ambulant toilet(s).
  • The visual contrast of the dropdown rail(s) in the ambulant cubicle(s) is low.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 73cm.
  • 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 to the left of the wash basin.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Visitor's Female Toilet)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located to the right as you enter via the Wards A5 and A6, and Nutrition and Dietetics Department entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 1m from the Wards A5 and A6, and Nutrition and Dietetics Department entrance.
  • 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.
  • 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 84cm.
  • 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 behind 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.
• Ward A5 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.