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Disabled Access Guide for Main Hospital Entrance
Barnsley Hospital
Gawber Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Tel: 01226 730000
Fax: 01226 202859
Web: http://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk
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Introduction
The Main Hospital Entrance is located at the front of the hospital.
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Barnsley.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Barnsley.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking (Car Park 3)
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.
Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4.75m x 6m (15ft 7in x 19ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 32m (35yd) from the main hospital entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 85m (93yd) from the main hospital entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is a designated drop off point.
The drop off point is located at the front of the hospital.
There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
Outside Access (Main Hospital Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital, off Gawber Road.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open by revolving.
The door opening is 182cm (5ft 11in) wide.
There are also double automatic doors available.
Reception
The desk is 5m (16ft 4in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
The desk is generally staffed.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is not a touchscreen.
There is not a bell to attract attention.
There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
Inside Access
There is level access once inside the venue.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is available only on request.
The system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Route finding signage is available.
Some Braille signage is available.
Some Tactile signage is available.
Some Picture signage is available.
The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet, vinyl and tiles.
Waiting Room / Area
There is a waiting room / area.
The waiting room / area is 5m (16ft 4in) from the main entrance.
There is level access into the waiting room / area.
There are not doors into the waiting room / area.
The type of flooring is carpet.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No tables are permanently fixed.
Some chairs have armrests.
Announcements are in person.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is no television.
There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
There are no vending machines.
There is no children's play area.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located in the Zone 2 ground floor corridor.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8.
The lift is 75m (82yd) from the main hospital entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.48m x 2.5m (4ft 10in x 8ft 2in).
The clear door width is 130cm.
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is not 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 lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
There is tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 62m (68yd) from the main hospital entrance.
The accessible toilet is located in the Zone 2 Ground floor corridor.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 250cm x 280cm (8ft 2in x 9ft 2in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in accessible toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 80cm (2ft 7in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are medium.
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located within the adapted toilet.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 95cm (3ft 1in).
Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in the Zone 2 ground floor corridor.
The female toilets are 47m (51yd) from the main hospital entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located in the Zone 2 ground floor corridor.
The male toilets are 42m (46yd) from the main hospital entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
The most commonly used documents can be produced in different formats on request.
Different formats include Braille, large print and different languages.
British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
Language interpreters can be provided on request.
Please contact the venue for a list of languages provided by interpreters.
Registered assistance dogs are generally welcomed in all areas although departments with a high risk of infection, such as wards and intensive care units, should be contacted in advance.
Switchboard staff are Typetalk aware.
Volunteers are available for help and assistance.
Volunteers are located on the desks just inside main hospital entrance and the outpatients entrance.
Help with luggage is available for inpatients.
Mobility aids available in the hospital include mobile hoists, wheelchairs, motorised wheelchairs, tri-wheel walkers, walking sticks, shower chairs, commodes, walking frames, hoist slings, adjustable beds and crutches.
There is no charge for mobility aids.
To obtain mobility aids please contact Patient Advice and Liaison Services.
There is a mobility scooter charging point at the hospital.
The charging point for mobility scooters is located at the main hospital entrance.
Portable hearing loop systems are available at the hospital on request, please contact Patient Advice and Liaison Services.
Barnsley Hospital's textphone/minicom number is: 01226 321014.
Children are welcome within the hospital but must be accompanied by an adult.
