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Genetics Service

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

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Getting To (Genetics Service)

  • This route starts at Herries Road Drive - Children's Outpatient Department accessible parking.
  • The most accessible route from here has step-free access via slope.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • This route also has no dropped kerb.
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  • Access to this department is via the Children's Outpatients Department entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • This department is located on the ground floor of the Children's Outpatients Department.
  • The department is approximately 23m from the Children's Outpatients Department entrance.
  • Enter via the Children's Outpatient Department entrance and continue through the double doors.
  • Turn right and check-in at the Children's Outpatients reception on the left, then wait in the seating area.
  • When called, retrace your steps towards the Children's Outpatient Department entrance, the Genetics Service will be on the right just before exiting the building.
  • This route to the department has step-free level access.
  • There is an automatic door along this route.
  • Some flooring is patterned along this route.
  • There are resting areas along this route to the department.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Dementia-friendly signage is not provided.
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Parking (Herries Road Drive - Children's Outpatient Department Accessible Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the west side of the hospital site.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 7 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 342cm (width) x 502cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 28m from the Children's Outpatient department.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
    • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Children's Outpatients Department Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the outpatients building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • 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 slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 142cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 138cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a third set of doors to enter the venue. These are double automatic doors and open towards you.
    The doors have a low colour contrast and are 130cm wide.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Children's Outpatients Department Reception)

  • The reception is located to the left as you enter the Children's Outpatients Department.
  • The distance from the Children's Outpatients Department entrance is 8m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 120cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 124cm to 150cm from the floor.
  • There is an on-screen button to toggle the screen contrast.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.

Department / Service (Genetics Service)

  • Location and Access View
    • Genetics Service is located on the left as you enter the Children's Outpatient building.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a key pad at a height of 138cm.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 78cm.
    • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • There may be background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Consultation / Medical Room (Genetic Clinic Room 1)

  • The room surveyed was Genetic Clinic Room 1.
  • The room is located to the left of the Children's Outpatient Department entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 186cm.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this 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.