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Getting To (Sheffield Diabetes and Endocrine Centre)

• The most accessible route from the Diabetes and Endocrine Centre Blue Badge bays has a slight ramp or slope and a dropped kerb with tactile paving.
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• Access to the Diabetes and Endocrine Centre is via the Diabetes and Endocrine Centre main entrance.
• There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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• The Diabetes and Endocrine Centre is located on the right as you enter the building.
• The Diabetes and Endocrine Centre is approximately 9m from the Diabetes and Endocrine Centre main entrance.
• Enter the building via the Diabetes and Endocrine Centre main entrance.
  The entrance to the Diabetes and Endocrine department is immediately to the right.
• Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access.
• There are not resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
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Parking (Sheffield Diabetes and Endocrine Centre)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front of the building.
  • 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 have faded markings.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 235cm (width) x 490cm (depth).
  • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
  • The width of the marked zone is 112cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 10m from the Diabetes and Endocrine Centre main entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located at the far side of the car park.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.

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Entrance (Sheffield Diabetes and Endocrine Centre Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located on the left at the front of the building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via a very easy ramp at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 103cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 117cm.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors .
• The second set of doors open towards you.
• The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 115cm.
• The width of the opening is 156cm.
• The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 113cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Department / Service (Sheffield Diabetes and Endocrine Centre)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Diabetes and Endocrine Centre is located on level 0 of the Diabetes and Endocrine Centre building.
  • 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 115cm.
  • There are double automatic doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 141cm.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 112cm.
• 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 medium visual contrast.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Facilities and Services View
  • There are 10+ consultation/medical rooms available.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The hoist is powered overhead.
  • The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations and standard toilets.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Sheffield Diabetes and Endocrine Centre)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located on the right along the main department corridor.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located on the far treatment corridor.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located next to main reception.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.

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Reception (Sheffield Diabetes and Endocrine Centre)

• The reception is located on the right as you enter the department.
• The distance from the Diabetes and Endocrine Centre department entrance is 4m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 102cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
• The reception has windows.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 119cm to 137cm from the floor.
• The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: large text.
• There is background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• 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 benches.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
• Some seating is fixed.

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Seating Area (Sub Wait 1)

• On the left along the main treatment corridor.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• 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 medium visual contrast.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
• Some chairs are fixed.
• The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• 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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Seating Area (Sub Wait 2)

• On the left along the main treatment corridor.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• 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 medium visual contrast.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
• Some chairs are fixed.
• The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• 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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Seating Area (Sub Wait 3)

• Along the far department corridor.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
• The chairs are fixed.
• 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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Consultation / Medical Room (Room 4)

• There are 4 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Room 4.
• The room is located in sub wait 2.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• 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 opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 179cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
• The furniture is fixed.
• 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.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Room 6)

• There are 5 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Room 6.
• The room is located in sub wait 2.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• 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 opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
• Some furniture is fixed.
• 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.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Room 7 - Podiatry)

• There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Room 7 - Podiatry.
• The room is located at the end of the main department corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is written text and numbered 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 86cm.
• 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 walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 176cm.
• 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: tables and desks.
• Some furniture is fixed.
• 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.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Podiatry Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Podiatry Room.
• The room is located on the right along the main treatment corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• 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 opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• 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 medium visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and height adjustable chairs.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
• Some furniture is fixed.
• 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.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Phlebotomy Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Phlebotomy Room.
• The room is located along the main department corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• 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 opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• 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 walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• Some tables are fixed.
• 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.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Transfer Both Sides)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the right along the main department corridor.
  • The distance from the Diabetes and Endocrine Centre department 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 pictorial and 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 twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 178cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is 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 71cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 70cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the right 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 high 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 95cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 73cm 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 147cm 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 135cm 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 full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 94cm.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • 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.