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Overview (Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Unit)

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• About View
  • This is a Spinal Injuries Unit with multiple services available.
  • Services available in the venue include: wards, Physiotherapy, café, Occupational Therapy, Outpatients.
  • View information on opening times
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest step-free train station is Sheffield.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
• 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 and automatic doors.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
  • There is not a toilet with adaptations available.
• 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: Wi-Fi.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Unit)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located along the left hand corridor after entering the Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Unit.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located along the left hand corridor after entering the Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Unit.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located In the female ambulant cubicle, along the left hand corridor after entering the Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Unit.

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Parking (Car Park F)

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• 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).
  • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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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.

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Reception (Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Unit)

• The reception is located on the left as you enter the Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Unit.
• The distance from the Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Unit and Neurorehabilitation Centre entrance is 3m.
• 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.
• The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 99cm to 116cm from the floor.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Getting Around (Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Unit)

• There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
• Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
• There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
• There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Seating Area (Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Unit)

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• Location and Access View
  • The seating area is located ahead through the double automatic doors after entering the Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Unit.
  • The most accessible route has doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • 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 this area includes: chairs with armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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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.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located on the left after passing reception.
• There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
• Levels A and B 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 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Eating and Drinking (Northern Perk Cafe)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Northern Perk Café is located on the ground floor, to the right of the seating area.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • The width of the opening is 171cm.
• Service View
  • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Full table service is not available.
  • Menus are wall-mounted and displayed on the counter.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: lactose free and vegetarian.
  • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Order and Payment View
  • The service counter was surveyed.
  • The counter is located on the left as you enter the café.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 91cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.

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Eating and Drinking (Dining Room)

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• Location and Access View
  • on the first floor of the Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Unit.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift, doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 162cm.
• Service View
  • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and a buffet counter.
• Order and Payment View
  • The service counter was surveyed.
  • The counter is located on the right as you enter the dining room.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 85cm.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Entrance (Horatio's Garden)

• This entrance is located on the ground floor, off the outpatients corridor.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 121cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 144cm.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.

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Outdoor Spaces (Horatio's Garden)

• The following is available in this area: formal gardens.
• Outdoor areas consist of rubber tarmac.
• There are footpaths throughout.
• The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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Standard Toilet Facilities (Female)

• The female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
• The toilets are located on 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 23m.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access, doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
• There is step-free level access into the toilet.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
• The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• There are ambulant toilet facilities available.
• The ambulant cubicle has a horizontal grab rail on the right and a dropdown rail on the left.
• There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser, a baby changing table and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
• The wash basin has a lever tap.
• The height of the baby change facility when in use is 87cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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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.