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Overview (Northern General Hospital)

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• About View
  • This is a hospital with multiple services available.
  • Facilities available in the venue include: A charity shop, pharmacies, cafes, cash machines.
  • View information on opening times
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • There is a drop-off point.
  • The nearest train station is Sheffield.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
  • View information on getting here (opens new tab) .
• Getting In and Around View
  • 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.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • 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.

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Parking (Huntsman Drive - Accessible Parking)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on the south side of the hospital site, off Huntsman Drive.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 267cm (width) x 466cm (depth).
  • There are no hatched/marked zones.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The nearest designated bay is 27m from GP Centre Entrance 28.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes, steep ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving 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 available.
  • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Getting To (Hydrotherapy)

• Hydrotherapy is/are located inside the Therapy Services Department on Level C of the Firth Wing.
• Access to Hydrotherapy is via the main Chesterman Building entrance.
• After entering the main Chesterman Building entrance, turn left at the end of the corridor and proceed along the corridor to the Firth Wing. The Therapy Services Department is on the right opposite the lifts, Hydrotherapy is located inside this department.
• There is step free access to Hydrotherapy.
• Hydrotherapy is approximately 50m from the Chesterman entrance.
• There is a/are manual, heavy, double door(s) between the main Chesterman Building entrance and the department/service.
• Wayfinding signage is 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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Entrance (Chesterman Wing - Entrance 11)

• 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 are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 172cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low 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 195cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Opening Times

• Access is by appointment only.

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Entrance

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Level C of the Firth Wing.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • 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 160cm.

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Reception

• The reception desk is located directly ahead on entering.
• The reception area/desk is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) 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 medium.
• The height of the reception desk is low (76cm or lower).
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• The hearing system is available only on request.
• The hearing assistance system is not signed.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 18m 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 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.

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Entrance (Inside The Therapy Services Department)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located inside the Therapy Services Department on Level C of the Firth Wing.
  • 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 178cm.
  • 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 178cm.

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Inside Access

• There is level access once inside.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are not allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Wayfinding signage is not available.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate and tiles.
• There is some flooring in corridors with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Standard Changing Room (Dry side)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located in the department entrance corridor.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the department entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the swimming pool.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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Swimming Pool

• There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
• There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
• There is a wet side chair available.
• There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• The hoist is hydraulic.
• There are steps into the swimming pool.
• There are 7 steps.
• There is not a ladder type entrance into the water.

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Standard Shower (Pool Side)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located at the side of the pool.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located inside the female changing room.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the department entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located inside the male changing room.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the department entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Related Access Guides

• Chesterman Building link (new tab) - click here.
• Therapy Services Department Inpatients link (new tab) - click here.