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Overview (Northern General Hospital)

About View
- This is a hospital with multiple services available.
- Facilities available in the venue include: A charity shop, pharmacies, cafes, cash machines.
- View information on opening times
Parking and Public Transport View
- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- There is a drop-off point.
- The nearest train station is Sheffield.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
- View information on getting here (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.
- Levels A, B, C, D, E, F and G can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
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: an ATM machine, a pay phone, Wi-Fi and TV pre-pay machines for patients.

Car Park View
- The car park is located on the south side of the hospital site, in front of the Huntsman 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 are clearly marked.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 229cm (width) x 454cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 125cm.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
- The nearest designated bay is 31m from Huntsman Building - Entrance 3.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes, uneven surfaces and bollards.
- There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
Charges and Restrictions View
- Parking is free for all users.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
- View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
Drop-off Point View
- There is a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located in front of the Huntsman Building entrance.

There is 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.
Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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 moderate to good.

The payment counter is located ahead on entering the store.
The counter is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the store entrance.
The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
There is step free access to the counter.
There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
There are windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
The counter is placed in front of a background which is patterned.
The lighting levels at the counter are moderate to good.
The height of the counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
The counter is staffed.
There is not a hearing assistance system.

Comments View
- There is a self service checkout available at the side of the counter.
- The height of the screen and controls range from 62cm to 120cm.

Comments View
- The nearest accessible toilet is located in the Huntsman Building Level C outside the lift foyer.

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
Comments View
- The nearest standard toilet is located in the Huntsman Building Level C outside the lift foyer.

To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
Huntsman Building link (new tab) - click here.

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.