Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health
Faculty Office
Faculty Finance
Faculty Graduate School
IT Team
The School of Nursing and Midwifery
Sheffield Healthcare Gateway
Academic Unit of Supportive Care
Seminar rooms, meeting room and staff offices. - Related link Barber House Annexe.
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Rooms and Spaces Links
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The campus is located to the west side of Sheffield city centre, off Netherthorpe Road and Upper Hanover Street, which can be accessed via the A61. Follow the directions detailed on the University website Maps and Travel page (see below).
- Limited parking is available at the site/campus car parks off Beech Hill Road and Glossop Road. Parking is by permit only. There are also University-owned public car parks on Durham Road and Solly Street.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stops are the Royal Hallamshire Hospital bus stops on Glossop Road.
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By Train
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- The nearest station is Sheffield. Sheffield is at the heart of the UK railway network, so is easily accessed from most of the country. There is step free access by lift to all platforms at the station. The station is 320m from the Sheffield Interchange, where buses are available to the campus, or 160m from the Sheffield Station tram stop which connects to the University of Sheffield tram stop on the Blue Line.
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By Tram
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- The nearest tram stop is the University of Sheffield stop which is served by the Blue Line from Halfway and the Yellow Line from Meadowhall.
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Useful Links
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- For more details on how to get to the University, please see the Maps and Travel Page.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For more information about University car parks and permits please click here.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For more information about public transport in South Yorkshire, and a journey planner, please click here.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
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Useful Information
- To see more information on Disability and Dyslexia Support Service please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0114 222 1303.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Deaf Messaging Service please click here (opens new tab).
- This service provides a text alert from the University fire alarm system. Building codes for the system can be found at the web address provided.
- To see more information on Student Services Information Desk please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0114 222 1299.
- To see more information on Applicant Information Desk please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0114 222 8030.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0114 222 4488.
- Email: [email protected].
Building Parking (Barber House)
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by visitors and staff permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located to the rear of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- There is/are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 260cm x 480cm (8ft 6in x 15ft 9in).
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 26m (28yd 1ft) from the entrance.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are uneven surfaces.
- The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- This is Category B parking only.
- There is one visitor bay which has to be booked in advance.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:30 - 16:30.
- Tuesday 08:30 - 16:30.
- Wednesday 08:30 - 16:30.
- Thursday 08:30 - 16:30.
- Friday 08:30 - 16:30.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Outside Access
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the front left of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 135cm (4ft 5in).
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 135cm (4ft 5in).
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 103cm (3ft 5in).
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is/are push pad activated when exiting.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 119cm (3ft 11in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located to left of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp is 143cm (4ft 8in).
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located to the right of the entrance.
- There is / are 3 step(s) to access the entrance.
- There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
- The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
- There is/are 2 clearly marked step(s), with a handrail on the right going up, for access to along the main corridor just beyond the accessible toilet.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- There is a platform lift which overcomes the steps.
- The platform lift can be seen in photographs 3 and 4. The change in level can be seen in photographs 5 and 6. The level changes give access to B06, Sheffield gateway office, B08 Student Office.
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Reception
- Reception is located on the ground floor to the right of the entrance.
- The desk is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the entrance.
- Clear signage for the reception area is not visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
- The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Lift (Stair Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on the main corridor.
- The lift is a stair lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The dimensions of the lift are 90cm x 130cm (2ft 11in x 4ft 3in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does not have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- The stairs are located to the right of the entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 12m from the entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- There is a landing.
- There are similar stairs to the rear of the building as you enter as shown in photographs 3 and 4. These stairs are narrow. These stairs have a handrail on the left going up and a landing. These access floors B, G, 1 and are used to access room C09. There are similar stairs in the centre of the building, as shown in photographs 5, 6 and 7. These stairs do not have a landing and are narrow. These stairs have a handrail on one side.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are additional offices, meeting rooms, and seminar room C09.
Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
- Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor.
- Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on the basement level and there is another set of toilets on the first floor..
- Female standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor near the C09 seminar room and also just beyond the reception..
Toilet with Adaptations
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor along the corridor from the front entrance.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the 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 pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens inwards and outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 236cm x 178cm (7ft 9in x 5ft 10in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and storage items.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- 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 high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord 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 female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
- 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 height of the toilet roll holder is 93cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
- 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 high.
- 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 85cm.
- 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 103cm (3ft 5in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The height of the hand dryer is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
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Comments
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- The toilet is also used as a cleaners storeroom.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female toilet is located on the ground floor.
- There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 16m from the entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.
- This toilet is shown in photographs 1 and 2.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The female and male toilets are located on the basement level.
- There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 40m from the entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.
- This toilet is shown in photographs 3 and 4.
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Comments
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- There is also a female toilet on the first floor opposite C09 as shown in photograph 5.
- There is also a male and female toilet on the first floor for staff only as shown in photographs 6 and 7.