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Occupational Health

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

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Getting To (Occupational Health)

Parking (Car Park G)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the west side of the hospital site, off North Lane.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 234cm (width) x 497cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 97cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 43m from Entrance 23.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
    • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located throughout the car park.
    • There is a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is not a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (185cm x 210cm).
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Department / Service (Occupational Health)

  • Location and Access View
    • Occupational Health is located at the end of Rivermead Drive, next to Therapy Services.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free access via slope into this area.
    • The slope has a slight gradient.
    • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going down.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door has a locked extension leaf.
    • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 9 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations and a standard toilet.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Occupational Health)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located at the main entrance, on the left.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a transfer space on both sides.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the department corridor.

Reception (Occupational Health)

  • The reception is located on the right when entering the department.
  • The distance from the Occupational Health entrance is 4m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 76cm.
  • The reception has glazed screens.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.

Consultation / Medical Room (Clinical Room 2)

  • There are 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Clinical Room 2.
  • The room is located at the rear of the department.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • The furniture is fixed.
  • 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, with unshaded light sources.

Consultation / Medical Room (Consulting Room 4)

  • There are 5 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Consulting Room 4.
  • The room is located at the rear of the department.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • The furniture is fixed.
  • 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, with unshaded light sources.

Consultation / Medical Room (Therapy Clinic Room)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Therapy Clinic Room.
  • The room is located on the department corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 180cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • The furniture is fixed.
  • 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, with unshaded light sources.

Toilet with Adaptations (Both Side Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located immediately on the left when entering the department.
    • The distance from Occupational Health entrance is 1m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens both ways and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 186cm (width) x 290cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet .
    • The lateral transfer space on the left is 62cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • The lateral transfer space on the right is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush 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 rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 97cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 81cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 121cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 108cm 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 full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 132cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

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.