Disabled Access Guide for Ward 17

Related link A1 Entrance.

Related link Main Hospital Entrance.

Ward 17 is located on the second floor of Zone 1.

Ward 17 can also be accessed via the Main Hospital Entrance.

The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.

This venue is situated in Barnsley.

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Barnsley.

There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.

The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.6m x 4.8m (11ft 9in x 15ft 8in).

The nearest designated bay is 40m (44yd) from the A1 entrance.

The furthest designated bay is 55m (60yd) from the A1 entrance.

The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.

Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.

The car park surface is tarmac.

There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.

The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.

The patron does not have to cross a road.

The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

There is not a designated drop off point.

There is a moderate ramp leading from the car park to the entrance.

This information is for the entrance located at the side of the hospital off Pogmore Road.

There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open away from you (push).

The doors are single width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 79cm (2ft 7in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open towards you (pull).

The doors are double width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in) wide.

The second set of doors are semi-automatic.

There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.

The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance and on the path leading to the entrance.

The ramp or slope is moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.

The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5.

There are 15+ steps between floors.

The lighting level is medium.

The steps are not clearly marked.

The steps are deep.

The steps do have handrails.

The steps have a handrail on both sides.

There is a landing.

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located along the main corridor.

The lift is a standard lift.

The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4-5.

The lift is 25m (27yd) from the A1 entrance.

Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.

The dimensions of the lift are 1.2m x 1.8m (3ft 11in x 5ft 10in).

The clear door width is 126cm.

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 reach for a wheelchair user.

The lighting level in the lift is low.

The lift does not have Braille markings.

The lift does have tactile markings.

This information is for the entrance located on the second floor of Zone 1.

There is level access to the service.

Level access is via lift.

The intercom is not in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.

The main doors open towards you (pull).

The doors are double width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 172cm (5ft 7in) wide.

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 bright.

Route finding signage is available.

Braille signage is available.

Tactile signage is available.

Picture signage is available.

The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.

There is a waiting room / area.

The waiting room / area is 5m (16ft 4in) from the ward entrance.

There is level access into the waiting room / area.

There are not doors into the waiting room / area.

The type of flooring is vinyl.

There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

No chairs are permanently fixed.

No tables are permanently fixed.

No chairs have armrests.

Lighting levels are medium.

There is no television.

There is space for an assistance dog to rest.

There are vending machines.

The vending machines controls are within 120cm from floor level.

There is no children's play area.

The waiting room is located in front of the ward entrance before you enter the ward.

There is a similar waiting area on the ward corridor.

There are 5 side rooms available.

The area/room/bay surveyed was Room 4.

The area/room/bay is 4m (13ft 1in) from the ward entrance.

There is level access to the ward.

There are doors into the bay / side room.

The main doors open away from you (push).

The doors are double width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 122cm (4ft ) wide.

The type of flooring is vinyl.

There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

All beds are adjustable.

All beds have bedside storage.

Bedside services available are television, telephone, radio, text messaging, games and hospital information.

All bedside services are chargeable.

The ward is unisex.

A hoist is available.

The hoist is manual.

A sling is available.

The sling is attached by hook.

There is an adapted toilet for visitors to use on the ward.

There is a standard toilet for visitors to use on the ward.

There is a bathroom on the ward.

Lighting levels are medium.

Accessible shower facilities are available.

The showers are located on the right along the ward.

There is an adjustable shower head.

There are handrails.

There is a flip down seat.

The height of the seat is 46cm (1ft 6in).

Other facilities available are an emergency cord and sink.

There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

The signage is interchangeable for male and female patients.

There is an additional adapted shower available with similar features.

There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location of and access to accessible toilets

Features and dimensions of accessible toilets

Position of fixtures in accessible toilets

Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets

The standard bathroom is 9m (29ft 6in) from the ward entrance.

The standard bathroom is located ahead as you enter the ward.

Lighting levels are medium.

The facilities available in the standard bathroom include a bath with shower, a sink and an emergency cord.

The bath is height adjustable.

The bath has a bath hoist.

There is an additional bathroom with similar specifications.

The signage is interchangeable for male and female patients.

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female Toilets

The female toilets are located on the right along the ward.

The female toilets are 3m (9ft 10in) from the ward entrance.

Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.

Lighting levels are bright.

Access to Standard Male Toilets

The male toilets are located on the left along the ward.

The male toilets are 16m (17yd) from the ward entrance.

Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.

Lighting levels are bright.

The signage is interchangeable for male and female patients.

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.