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Sorby Wing

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

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Overview (Northern General Hospital)

Parking (Entrance 26 - Accessible Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the south side of the hospital site, next to Entrance 26.
    • 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 229cm (width) x 474cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 8m from Entrance 28.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Metabolic Bone Unit - Entrance 26)

  • This entrance is located on the south-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 level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 133cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
  • The second door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Outside Access (via Steps from car park)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the right of the blue badge bays via the steps.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
  • Step Details View
    • The step(s) is/are located to the left of the entrance next to the car park.
    • There is/are 7 step(s).
    • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up.

Outside Access (Level E)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located on level E of the Sorby Wing.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are light.
    • The width of the door opening is 142cm.

Inside Access

  • There is not level access once inside.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
  • Wayfinding signage is available.
  • The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are varied.

Level Change (Corridor level changes)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located in the main corridor.

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are D, E.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The steps are not clearly marked.
    • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.
    • The lighting levels are medium.

Lift

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located on the main wing corridor.
  • The lift is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Sorby Wing main entrance.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are D, E.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 123cm (4ft).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 151cm x 227cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 5in).
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does have an audible announcer.
  • The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting level in the lift is medium.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

Standard Toilet(s)

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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.