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Osborn Physiotherapy

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

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Getting To (Osborn Physiotherapy)

  • The most accessible route from Car Park F has a very easy slope and a dropped kerb with tactile paving.
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  • Access to Osborn Physiotherapy 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 Physiotherapy is located on level A of The Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Unit.
  • Osborn Physiotherapy is approximately 69m from the Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Unit and Neurorehabilitation Centre entrance.
  • Enter the building via the Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Unit and Neurorehabilitation Centre entrance and proceed through the double doors into the waiting area.
    Turn left through a set of automatic doors and continue along the corridor, past the lifts and turn right.
    Osborn Physiotherapy is located on the right.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, 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.

Department / Service (Osborn Physiotherapy)

  • Location and Access View
    • Osborn Physiotherapy is located on the ground floor of the Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Unit.
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    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 128cm.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 162cm.
    • This department entrance leads directly into the Physiotherapy Gym.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the therapy pool along with the dry-side changing area and toilets.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the therapy pool if accessed from the physiotherapy gym along with the dry-side changing area and toilets. The ramp can be used to bypass these steps.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: treatment tables/beds and desks.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The hoist is powered overhead.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations and washrooms.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Osborn Physiotherapy)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located off the Physiotherapy Gym in in the dry-side changing area.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located in the dry-side changing area.
    • Standard changing facilities are located in the dry-side changing area.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The washroom facilities which have adaptations are located in the dry-side changing area.

Consultation / Medical Room (Physiotherapy Gym)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Physiotherapy Gym.
  • The room is located ahead as you enter Osborn Physiotherapy.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • 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 flooring is shiny.
  • 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 194cm.
  • The hoist is powered overhead and accesses the treatment table.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • Some furniture is fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Consultation / Medical Room (Treatment Room)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Treatment Room.
  • The room is located near the entrance to the therapy pool.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 120cm.
  • The width of the opening is 147cm.
  • There is a curtain at the entrance to this area.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is not 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 194cm.
  • The hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • 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.

Entrance (Hydrotherapy Pool - Into Dry-Side Pool Changing)

  • This entrance is located to the right of the Osborn Physiotherapy entrance.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 123cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 162cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 127cm.
  • There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.

Changing Room with Adaptations (Room 2)

  • Location and Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located in the dry-side pool changing area.
    • The distance from the dry-side pool changing area entrance is 30m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing room has a slight ramp or slope.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • Facilities available in the changing room include: a changing table/bench and a dry seat for changing with a grab rail/dropdown rail.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 174cm (width) x 218cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 134cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Entrance (Pool - Into Therapy Pool)

  • This entrance is located on the left after entering the dry-side pool changing area.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Pool (Therapy Pool)

  • This is a therapy pool.
  • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
  • Access throughout this area may include slippery surfaces.
  • Seating available around the pool includes: chairs with armrests.
  • There is an emergency alarm at poolside.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • Access into the water is via steps.
  • There are 9 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of the steps throughout its length.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The pool is staffed at all times.
  • The following adaptations are available for disabled people: manual hoist.

Shower with Adaptations (Shower 2)

  • Location and Access View
    • The shower surveyed is located on the left just before passing through the therapy pool entrance.
    • The distance from the dry-side pool changing entrance is 29m.
    • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens both ways and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • 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
    • There is 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 a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The dropdown rails have a low visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The facility has no disposal facilities.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 131cm and 136cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Physiotherapy Gym - Transfer Both Sides)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located off the Physiotherapy Gym.
    • The distance from the Osborn Physiotherapy entrance is 15m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens both ways 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 295cm (width) x 171cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however the left side is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space on the left is 88cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • The lateral transfer space on the right is 169cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the left 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 low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 83cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 83cm 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 107cm 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 120cm 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 no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 136cm 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.