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Getting To The Hospital

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• By Road View
  • Barnsley Hospital is located on Gawber Road and the postcode for the Sat-Nav is S75 2EP.
    If coming from the south via the M1, exit at Junction 37 and head towards Barnsley Town Centre on the A628, after approximately 300m turn left at the crossroads onto Pogmoor Road and follow this road and it will bring you directly to the hospital.
    If coming from the north take the A635 towards the town centre and then take the right turn when you reach Wilthorpe Park and follow this road which will take you to the hospital.
  • There are several open air car parks open to the public, they are accessible from Pogmoor Road and off Helensburgh Close.
    Parking charges apply to all car park users and operates a Pay-on Foot system with payment machines in each car park.
• By Bus View
  • There are several services which drop off outside the hospital on Gawber Road and Pogmoor Road. These include routes 93, 93a, 94, 95, 95a, 96, 96a, 97, 478 and 485 stopping on Gawber Road and routes 44 and 478 stopping on Pogmoor road.
  • There is not an onsite bus stop.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Barnsley Interchange, and is approximately 1.8km from the hospital. There are several taxi services which run from here.
• Useful Links View
  • For Travel Yorkshire information and timetables.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Google Map of hospital location.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Route from Barnsley Interchange to the hospital.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There are volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
• Volunteers can be found near the main entrance, at the bottom of the escalators to Outpatients Reception.
• Hospital staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Hospital staff receive deaf awareness training.
• Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: Braille on request and large print 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 the main Reception.
• All volunteers undertake dementia awareness training.
  There is a Patient Advice and Complaints Service at the hospital.
  
• There is a Patient Advice and Complaints Service office located in the main hospital entrance a short distance from the escalators to Outpatients Reception.
  
• The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Complaints Service is 01226 432330 or 01226 432571.
  
• The email address for the Patient Advice and Complaints Service is:
  • For concerns, enquiries advice and information: [email protected]
  • For complaints: [email protected].

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• Useful Links View
  • This link is for a site map of Barnsley Hospital link (new tab) - click here.

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Hospital Parking (Car Park 3 - Standard Parking)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located at the front of the hospital, off Gawber Road, accessed via site entrance C.
  • 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 not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located at the entrance to the car park and at the payment machines in the hospital building.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located at the front of the car park.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
• 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.
• Comments View
  • For free Blue Badge parking, please insert your ticket at pay point and scan the barcode on rear of your badge. Your ticket cost will then be zero.

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Hospital Parking (Car Park 4 - Blue Badge Parking)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
  • The car park is located at the front of the hospital facing Gawber Road accessed via site entrance C.
  • 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 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 240cm x 480cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 9in).
  • 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 a designated drop-off point.
  • The drop-off point is located There are several 15 minute drop off bays to the right of the Women's Services entrance - C1.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located throughout the car park and at the payment machines in the hospital building.
  • Payment signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located inside the hospital building.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
• 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 level changes with no dropped kerbs.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Women's Services entrance.
• Comments View
  • For free Blue Badge parking, please insert your ticket at pay point and scan the barcode on rear of your badge. Your ticket cost will then be zero.

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Getting To (Chaplaincy and Chapel)

• Chaplaincy and Chapel is/are located on the ground floor of the Blue Zone.
• Access to Chaplaincy and Chapel is via the main hospital entrance - (C2).
• Enter via the main hospital entrance - (C2). Bare left and then turn right. Go down the corridor where you will pass four sets of double doors. The entrance to the Chaplaincy and Chapel is on the left beyond the lifts.
• There is step free access to Chaplaincy and Chapel.
• Chaplaincy and Chapel is approximately 130m from the main hospital entrance - (C2).
• There is a/are manual, heavy, double door(s) between the main hospital entrance - (C2) and the department/service.
• 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.
• 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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Outside Access (Main Hospital Entrance - C2)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital opposite Gawber Road.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There are bollards outside this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 156cm.
  • The bollard(s) does/do not have a good colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not 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 not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 164cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.

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Reception (Main Hospital Reception)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located directly in front as you enter the main hospital entrance - C2.
  • The reception point is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main hospital entrance - C2.
  • 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 no 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 a bell to attract attention.
  • The bell is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • 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 system.
  • There is a touch screen.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are 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 tiles.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
  • There is not a television.
  • 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 medium.
• Comments View
  • There is seating within the main hospital reception area corridor.

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Opening Times (Chaplaincy and Chapel)

• The venue is open 24hrs.
• Please click here for information on opening times.

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Entrance (Chaplaincy and Chapel Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the Blue Zone.
  • 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 not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm.

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Inside Access (Chaplaincy and Chapel)

• There is level access once inside.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.
• There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Chaplaincy and Chapel

• There is a small lobby before the Chapel.
• The chairs in the chapel do not have armrests.
• The chairs are not height adjustable.
• Chairs are not permanently fixed.
• There are tables in the chapel.
• The height of the tables is 73cm.
• There is no hearing assistance system in the chapel.
• The chapel is open to all faiths.

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Accessible Toilet

• The nearest accessible toilet is located along the corridor on the ground floor that connect the Blue and Orange Zones.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• The nearest standard toilets are located along the corridor on the ground floor that connect the Blue and Orange Zones.

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Related Access Guides

• Main Hospital Entrance - Blue Zone link (new tab) - click here.
• Hospital Parking - Barnsley Hospital link (new tab) - click here.