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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.
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• 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).
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• 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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Getting Around (Northern General Hospital)

• There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: There is a slight ramp in the Chesterman Wing on Level B.
• Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
• Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
• There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
• Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Lift (Hadfield Wing - No. 1 and 2)

• The lift surveyed is located in the centre of the Hadfield Building.
• The distance from Hadfield Wing Entrance 1 is 10m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• Floor AO, A, B and C 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 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 130cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 166cm (width) x 267cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have a low 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 visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
• There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.

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Stairs (Hadfield Wing - Main Staircase)

• The stairs surveyed are located in the Centre of the Hadfield Wing.
• Floor AO, A, B and C can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Lift (Brearley Wing - NGL 26, 27)

• The lift surveyed is located in the centre of Brearley Wing.
• The distance from Brearley Wing Entrance 7 is 11m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• Floor 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 a low 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 99cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 136cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
• The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
• There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.

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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.

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Stairs (Next to Huntsman Lifts - NGL 2 and 3)

• The stairs surveyed are located in the Huntsman Building off the main corridor.
• Level B, C, D, E, F and G can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Lift (Firth Wing - No. 38 and 39)

• The lift surveyed is located in the Firth Wing, off the main corridor.
• The distance from Huntsman Building Entrance 3 is 69m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• Level B, C, D and E 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 a medium visual contrast and tactile markings.
• The majority of the external controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 125cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 153cm (width) x 286cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
• The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.

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Lift (Firth Wing - NGL 40 and 41)

• The lift surveyed is located in the Firth Wing, off the main corridor.
• The distance from Chesterman Wing – Entrance 11 is 66m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• Level B, C, D and E 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 medium visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 130cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 143cm (width) x 278cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
• The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.

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Lift (Chesterman Wing - NGL 12 and 14)

• The lift surveyed is located in the Chesterman Wing, off the main corridor.
• The distance from Chesterman Wing - Entrance 11 is 23m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• Level B, C, D and E 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 medium visual contrast.
• 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 152cm (width) x 244cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have a medium 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 mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.

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Lift (Clinical Sciences Centre - NGL 19)

• The lift surveyed is located in the Clinical Sciences Centre, to the right as you enter via Entrance 8.
• The distance from Clinical Science Centre - Entrance 8 is 2m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• Level A, B and C 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 low 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 164cm (width) x 262cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have a low visual contrast and tactile markings.
• 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 and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Lift (Vickers Corridor - NGL 8 and 9)

• The lift surveyed is located off Vickers Corridor.
• The distance from Vickers Corridor Critical Care Department - Entrance 22 is 35m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• Level D, E and F 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 tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
• 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 252cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
• The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.

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Lift (Vickers Corridor - NGL 33 and 34)

• The lift surveyed is located off the Vickers Corridor.
• The distance from Vickers Corridor - Entrance 20 is 13m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• Level D, E and F 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 medium 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 166cm (width) x 251cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have a medium visual contrast and tactile markings.
• Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.

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Stairs (Vickers Corridor - Next to Lift 33 and 34)

• The stairs surveyed are located off Vickers Corridor.
• Level D, E and F can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Lift (Vickers Corridor - NGL 22 and 23)

• The lift surveyed is located off Vickers Corridor.
• The distance from Entrance 17 is 41m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• Level E and F 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 medium visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 139cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 135cm (width) x 266cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast and tactile markings.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
• There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.

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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.