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Radiology - X-Ray/Ultrasound

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

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Getting To (Radiology - X-Ray/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.
    • 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 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 (Vickers Corridor Critical Care Department - Entrance 22)

  • This entrance is located on the west side of the hospital site.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • 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 steep gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 170cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Radiology)

  • This entrance is located off Level D of Vickers Corridor.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 120cm.

Department / Service (Radiology - Xray/Ultrasound)

  • Location and Access View
    • Radiology - Xray/Ultrasound is located on Level D of Vickers corridor.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 10+ consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • The seating is fixed.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The hoist is mobile.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations and standard toilets.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Radiology - X-Ray/Ultrasound)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located off the main department corridor and waiting area.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located off the main department corridor.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located off the main department corridor.

Reception (Main Reception)

  • The reception is located to the right as you enter Radiology.
  • The distance from the Radiology entrance is 3m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 76cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • 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.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • The seating is fixed.

Imaging Room (Ultrasound)

  • The room surveyed was; Ultrasound 3.
  • The room is located off the main department corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • 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 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 88cm.
    • 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.
    • Some 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 195cm.
    • 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 (Recovery Bay)

  • There are 6 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Bay 2.
  • The room is located off the right side department corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • 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.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Changing Room with Adaptations (Radiology - X-Ray/Ultrasound)

  • Location and Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located off the main department corridor.
    • The distance from the Radiology entrance is 46m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 89cm.
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • Facilities available in the changing room include: a chair/stool.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 147cm (width) x 206cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a push button emergency alarm.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The changing room has no disposal facilities.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 117cm 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.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located off the main reception waiting area.
    • The distance from the Radiology entrance is 8m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • 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 156cm (width) x 207cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 84cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • 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 100cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 79cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 114cm 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 93cm 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 pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • 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.