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Cystic Fibrosis Ward

Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield, S5 7AT

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Getting To (Cystic Fibrosis Ward)

Parking (Sheffield Diabetes and Endocrine Centre)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 235cm (width) x 490cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 112cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 10m from the Diabetes and Endocrine Centre main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located at the far side of the car park.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.

Entrance (Sheffield Diabetes and Endocrine Centre Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on the left at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy ramp at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 103cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 117cm.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 115cm.
  • The width of the opening is 156cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 113cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift (Cystic Fibrosis Ward)

  • The lift surveyed is located on the right as you enter the Sheffield Diabetes and Endocrine Centre.
  • The distance from the Sheffield Diabetes and Endocrine Centre entrance is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Levels A, B and C are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a medium visual 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 and a low visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 131cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 175cm (width) x 268cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Level B is not accessible to the public.

Ward (Cystic Fibrosis Ward)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is a shared ward.
    • There are 12 side rooms available.
    • There are 12 beds in total on the ward.
    • There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access via lift into this ward.
    • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 116cm.
    • There is an intercom at a height of 113cm.
    • There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
    • The doors open away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Reception / Nurses' Station View
    • The height of the desk is 75cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • The desk has windows.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available on the ward includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The hoist is mobile.
    • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: washrooms.
    • The following facilities are available for visitors: standard toilets.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations for visitors is located just inside the Chesterman Building entrance.
  • Visiting Hours View

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Cystic Fibrosis Ward - Visitors)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located on the right as you enter the Cystic Fibrosis ward.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Cystic Fibrosis Ward - Patients)

Room (Consultation Room)

  • The room is located on the right as you enter the Cystic Fibrosis Ward.
  • The distance from the Cystic Fibrosis Ward entrance is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables and desks.
  • The desks are fixed.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Gym (Gym)

  • The gym is located on the left as you enter the main ward corridor.
  • There is step-free level access into the gym.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Consultation / Medical Room (Clinical Room 1)

  • There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Clinical Room 1.
  • The room is located on the right after entering the ward.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • There is a card reader outside the door at a height of 116cm and a button to unlock the door on the inside at a height of 117cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 209cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (Bedroom 11)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the left along the ward corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 116cm.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • The bedroom has a single bed.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair with armrests, a chair without armrests, a height adjustable bed, bedside plug sockets, a medication fridge, a desk and a TV with subtitles.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 84cm.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • The dimensions of the ensuite are 245cm (width) x 232cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 141cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush 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 visual contrast.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 78cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 116cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The ensuite has a clinical waste bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 101cm and 135cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a detachable shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 53cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The shower dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Visitors Toilet)

  • The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located on the right as you enter the Cystic Fibrosis Ward.
  • The distance from the Cystic Fibrosis Ward entrance is 3m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 89cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Wheelchair Stations

  • If you have mobility issues and need help getting around the site, you can access a hospital wheelchair from one of the wheelchair stations, located at main entrances.
  • You may need a £1 coin or trolley token to access a chair.
  • If you have any issues, please speak to a volunteer, receptionist or porter who will be able to assist.
  • Locations can be found here.