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Osborn 3

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

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Getting To (Osborn 3)

  • The most accessible route from Car Park F has a very easy slope and a pedestrian crossing.
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  • Access to Osborn 3 is via the Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Unit and Neurorehabilitation Centre entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • Osborn 3 is located on level B of the Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Unit.
  • Osborn 3 is approximately 14m from the lift.
  • Enter the building via the Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Unit and Neurorehabilitation Centre entrance, proceed ahead through the double doors and then turn left through the next set of double doors.
    Continue along the corridor to the lifts and take a lift to level B.
    On exiting the lift, continue ahead along the main corridor and Osborn 3 is located on the right.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift, doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
  • Some flooring along the route is shiny and patterned.
  • There are resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route; standard toilets and toilets for ambulant disabled users.
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Parking (Car Park F)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the north-east side of the hospital site.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 15+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 289cm (width) x 483cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 23m from Entrance 12.
    • 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 visitors 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 not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (185cm x 210cm).
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  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (The Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Unit and Neurorehabilitation Centre)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • 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 is an intercom at a height of 140cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 147cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 153cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The second set of doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 162cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located along the left hand corridor after entering the Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Unit.
  • The distance from the Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Unit and Neurorehabilitation Centre entrance is 35m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access, doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
  • Levels A and B 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, Braille markings and a high 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 160cm (width) x 261cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
  • 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 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 are of a similar size.

Ward (Osborn 3)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is a spinal cord injuries ward.
    • This is a shared ward.
    • There are 4 bays available.
    • There are 6 side rooms available.
    • There are 20 beds in total on the ward.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this ward.
    • There is an intercom at a height of 143cm.
    • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 125cm.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 161cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
    • The flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Reception / Nurses' Station View
    • The height of the desk is 109cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 84cm.
    • The desk has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available on the ward includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The hoist is mobile.
    • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations and washrooms.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations for visitors is located on level A in Osborn Outpatients.
  • Visiting Hours View

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Osborn 3)

Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (Side Room 3b)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located opposite the ward reception.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • The bedroom has a single bed.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a height adjustable bed, wardrobes for seated users, bedside plug sockets, a ceiling track hoist and a TV with subtitles.
  • The hoist accesses the bed.
  • There is a push button emergency alarm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 83cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • The dimensions of the ensuite are 300cm (width) x 293cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The wash basin is 79cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 121cm from the floor.
  • 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 ensuite has a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 140cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a fixed height shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • This ensuite is shared with side room 3a.
    There is a shower bed available. The shower bed length is 206cm.
    The fixture that looks like a toilet is only intended to drain the water away from the shower bed and cannot be used as a toilet.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Patients Only)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located opposite bay 1.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens by sliding and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 94cm.
    • 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 bathroom are 192cm (width) x 265cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 71cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 87cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • 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 100cm 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 an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The bathroom has a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 133cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The bathroom has a wheel-in shower.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is no shower seat.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located opposite bay 7.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens by sliding and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • 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 286cm (width) x 171cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 166cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 85cm 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 113cm 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 100cm 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 an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 133cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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.