Access Guide
Getting To (Restaurant)
- The restaurant is/are located on the ground floor at the rear right of the hospital.
- There is step free access to the restaurant.
- The restaurant is approximately 54m from the South Entrance.
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- Access to the restaurant is via the South Entrance.
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- The route to the main entrance has dropped kerbs, zebra crossings and uneven surfaces.
- Enter the hospital via the main entrance.
Continue ahead to the end of the corridor.
Turn right and continue ahead.
Take the ramp to the end of the corridor.
Turn left and continue down the corridor.
The restaurant will be on the right. - The following toilet facilities are available along the route; toilets for ambulant disabled users and standard toilets.
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- There are not resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
Hospital Parking (South Entrance - Accessible Parking and Drop-Off)
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Parking
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- The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
- The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
- The car park is located on the left side of the hospital.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park does not have a barrier control system.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 7 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 240cm x 483cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 10in).
- There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point.
- The drop-off point is located in front of the south entrance.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
- The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
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Paying
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- There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
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Access to the Hospital
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- 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 uneven surfaces.
- The hospital entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
- The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is not clearly signposted.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 49m (53yd 1ft) from the south entrance.
Outside Access (South Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear left of the hospital.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 114cm (3ft 9in).
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 189cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 185cm.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located to the right of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the ramp.
- The width of the ramp is 124cm.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step Details
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- The step(s) is/are located to the right of the entrance.
- There is/are 2 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 the step(s).
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Comments
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- There is a short steep slope in front of the steps.
Entrance (Restaurant)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor at the rear right of the hospital.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 122cm (4ft).
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 154cm.
Eating and Drinking (Black White Coffee)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located on the ground floor at the rear right of the hospital.
- There is step-free access to the café.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include; written wall menus.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
- Takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does play background music.
- Background music is played at all times.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 90cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 71cm.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 53cm.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also coffee tables, long tables, armchairs, sofas and booths.
- The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.
Eating and Drinking (LEat Street)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the restaurant.
- The restaurant is located on the ground floor at the rear right of the hospital.
- There is step-free access to the restaurant.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include; written wall menus.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
- Takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does play background music.
- Background music is played at all times.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 90cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 71cm.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 53cm.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also coffee tables, long tables, armchairs, sofas and booths.
- The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.