Access Guide
Overview (Northern General Hospital)
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About
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- This is a hospital with multiple services available.
- Facilities available in the venue include: A charity shop, pharmacies, cafes, cash machines.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- There is a drop-off point.
- The nearest train station is Sheffield.
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
- Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
- Levels A, B, C, D, E, F and G can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is no hearing assistance system.
- You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
- British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
- Additional facilities/services include: an ATM machine, a pay phone, Wi-Fi and TV pre-pay machines for patients.
Parking (Brearley Wing - Accessible Parking)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located on the south-east side of the hospital site, outside the Brearley Wing.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 11 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 227cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 128cm.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
- The nearest designated bay is 11m from Brearley Wing - Entrance 7.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has uneven surfaces.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for all users.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Entrance (Brearley Wing - Entrance 7)
- This entrance is located on the east side of the hospital site.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 108cm.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 130cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Outside Access (Discharge Lounge Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located to the left of the main Brearley Wing entrance.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 162cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 152cm.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the department entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is moderate.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not 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.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:00 - 20:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 20:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 20:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 20:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 20:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Entrance
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located inside the Brearley Outpatients Department waiting area 3.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 132cm.
Reception
- The reception desk is located ahead on entering the department.
- The reception area/desk is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the department entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to the reception area/desk.
- The lighting levels at the reception area/desk are bright.
- The height of the reception desk is high (110cm+).
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
- There is a low section of the desk (76cm or below) available.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the desk.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low section of the desk.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access once inside.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played at a low level in the Discharge Lounge area.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- 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 bright.
Waiting Room / Area (Discharge Waiting Area)
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is approximately 1m from the department entrance.
- There is level access into the waiting room / area.
- There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- All chairs have armrests.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Announcements are in person.
- The waiting room / area does 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 bright.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
Related Access Guides
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.