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Outpatients Ultrasound

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

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Getting To (Outpatients Ultrasound)

Parking (Vickers Courtyard)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the south-west side of the hospital site.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 219cm (width) x 464cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 128cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 11m from Vickers Corridor Critical Care Department - Entrance 22.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
  • 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 in car park J.
    • 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).
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  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Outpatients Ultrasound - Entrance 35)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the department, in the south western corner of site next to Vickers Courtyard.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide.
  • There is a handrail on the left going up.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • The unlocked door is held open for both sets of doors.

Department / Service (Outpatients Ultrasound)

  • Location and Access View
    • Outpatient Ultrasound is located in the south western corner of site next to Vickers Courtyard.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is not step-free level access throughout.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: the Ultrasound waiting room and treatment corridor has a slight ramp.
    • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • There may be background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Outpatients Ultrasound)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located opposite reception.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the Ultrasound waiting room.

Reception (Outpatients Ultrasound)

  • Location View
    • The reception is located to the left as you enter.
    • The distance from the Outpatient Ultrasound entrance is 5m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 114cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
    • The reception has windows and screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Seating Area (Ultrasound Waiting Room)

  • Location and Access View
    • The seating area is located ahead after passing reception.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free access via ramp to this area.
    • The ramp has a slight gradient.
    • The ramp is over 150cm wide.
    • There are handrails on both sides.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
    • There is background noise in this area.

Imaging Room (Room 9)

  • The room surveyed was Room 9.
  • The room is located along the corridor after passing reception.
  • The most accessible route to the room has a slight ramp.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • Imaging Room View
    • 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.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • There is a locked extension leaf.
    • The width of the opening is 89cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
    • The length of the treatment table is 192cm.
    • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests.
    • Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
    • 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.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Imaging Room (Room 10)

  • The room surveyed was Room 10.
  • The room is located along the main treatment corridor after passing reception.
  • The most accessible route to the room has a slight ramp.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • Imaging Room View
    • 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.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 85cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
    • The length of the treatment table is 174cm.
    • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with 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.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located opposite reception.
    • The distance from the Outpatient Ultrasound entrance is 6m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 83cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 183cm (width) x 247cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 115cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 42cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 94cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has lever taps.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 81cm from the floor.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the right side of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a wash basin mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser is 104cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 115cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.