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Sorby Wing

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

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Overview (Sorby Wing)

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 26.
    • 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 (Sorby Wing - 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 125cm.
  • 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 89cm.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Metabolic Bone Centre)

  • This entrance is located on the left after entering the Sorby Wing - Entrance 26.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 117cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.

Getting Around (Sorby Wing)

  • Access View
    • There is not step-free level access throughout.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: a slight ramp to the lift and stairs.
  • Circulation View
    • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Lift (Sorby Wing)

  • The lift surveyed is located down the ramp to the right after entering.
  • The distance from the Metabolic Bone Unit - Entrance 26 is 23m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has a slight ramp.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • Levels D and E can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 1600kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 120cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 149cm (width) x 239cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Stairs (Sorby Wing)

  • The stairs are located down the ramp to the right after entering.
  • Levels D and E can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • There is a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps have some clear markings.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.