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Huntsman 5

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

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Getting To (Huntsman 5)

  • This route starts at the Huntsman entrance - accessible parking and drop-off.
  • The most accessible route from here has step-free access via slope.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • This route also has uneven surfaces, bollards and a dropped kerb with tactile paving.
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  • Access to this ward is via the Huntsman Building - entrance 3.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • This ward is located on Level F of the Huntsman Building.
  • The ward is approximately 28m from the Huntsman Building - NGL 2 and 3 lifts.
  • Enter the hospital via the Huntsman Building - entrance 3.
  • Proceed past main reception and continue along the corridor until you reach the first set of lifts on the left.
  • Take a lift up to Level F.
  • On exiting the lift go through the doorway ahead and Huntsman 5 is at the end of the corridor on the right.
  • This route to the ward has a lift.
  • Doors are held open along this route.
  • The flooring is shiny along this route.
  • There are resting areas along this route to the ward.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Dementia-friendly signage is not provided.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route: accessible toilet (with left hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Huntsman Entrance - Accessible Parking and Drop-Off)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the south side of the hospital site, in front of the Huntsman 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 are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 229cm (width) x 454cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 125cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 31m from Huntsman Building - Entrance 3.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes, uneven surfaces and bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located in front of the Huntsman Building entrance.

Entrance (Huntsman Building - Entrance 3)

  • This entrance is located on the south side of the hospital site.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • 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 are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 151cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 153cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 178cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift (Huntsman Building - NGL 2 and 3)

  • The lift surveyed is located off the Huntsman Building main corridor.
  • The distance from Huntsman Building Entrance 3 is 40m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Level B, C, D, E, F and G are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high 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 a high visual contrast and tactile markings.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 129cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 146cm (width) x 244cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast and tactile markings.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.

Entrance (Huntsman 4 and 5 Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on Level F of the Huntsman Building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 108cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 108cm.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 170cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 107cm.

Ward (Huntsman 5)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is an ortho geriatric ward.
    • This is a shared ward.
    • The ward includes side rooms and bays.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is not any signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this ward.
    • There is an intercom at a height of 108cm.
    • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 123cm.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 137cm.
    • The doors have a high colour contrast.
    • Only one of the doors is permanently held open.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include moveable physical obstructions.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available on the ward includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is a mobile hoist on this ward.
    • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
  • Visiting Hours View

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Huntsman 5)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 5 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located within each ward bay.
    • The toilets with adaptations have a transfer space on both sides.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The washroom facilities with adaptations are located on the ward corridor and in each side room.

Bedroom with Adaptations (Side Room 3)

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located on the right along the ward corridor.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a single bed.
    • The bed is height adjustable.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available in the bedroom includes: a chair with armrests.
    • Furniture available in the bedroom includes: a table.
    • The bedroom has a ceiling tracking hoist.
    • The hoist accesses the bed.
    • The following is also available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets.
    • There is a push button emergency alarm.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.
    • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.

Ensuite with Adaptations (Side Room 3)

  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • The ensuite door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the ensuite are 208cm (width) x 213cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 106cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 86cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has lever taps.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 80cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 113cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a clinical waste bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 165cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The ensuite has a wheel in shower.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
    • There is a detachable shower head.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Toilet and Shower)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located on the right along the ward corridor.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 292cm (width) x 191cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • The lateral transfer space on the left is 119cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • The lateral transfer space on the right is 101cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the right transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 86cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has lever taps.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 80cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 114cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 133cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The bathroom has no disposal facilities.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 163cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The bathroom has a wheel in shower.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
    • There is a detachable shower head.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.

Toilet with Adaptations (C Bay - Transfer Both Sides)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located within Bay C.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 187cm (width) x 197cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however they are obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space on the left is 73cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • The lateral transfer space on the right is 60cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the right transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 53cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 86cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has lever taps.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 80cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 112cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 129cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 163cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.