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Getting To The Hospital (Ashford Hospital)

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• By Road View
  • Ashford Hospital is located near Heathrow Airport and is approximately 3 miles away from Junction 13 of the M25.
    From Junction 13 follow the A30 east until you reach a roundabout from where the hospital is signposted.
  • The hospital has a couple of onsite car parks all of which are chargeable including parking for Blue Badge holders.
    There are free 20 minute pickup and drop off points at the front of the hospital.
    The hospital also offers a number of concessions as well as a scheme for eligible patients to claim back their parking and travel costs.
    Parking charges are as follows: First 20 minutes free for drop off. Up to 2 hours £3.50. 2 to 3 hours £4.00. 3 to 4 hours £5.00. 4 to 5 hours £6.00. 5 to 6 hours £7.00. 6 to 24 hours £8.00. Up to one week £20.00.
    For Blue Badge holders who may find it easier to pre-purchase parking tickets, the hospital offers the facility to purchase up to six 2 hour tickets in advance, at £3.50 each.
    This can be done through the Travel Plan Office at St Peter’s Hospital or from the Cashier’s Office at Ashford Hospital.
    For those with mobility issues who find it difficult to reach the clinics or wards, porters can be pre-booked to help you on arrival. Please call 01932 722036 two days in advance and one of the team will make sure they are on hand to greet you when you arrive.
    We recognise that for some patients visiting the hospital regularly car parking costs can be a burden. The hospital therefore offers the following concessions which are applicable at both hospital sites: Frequent visitors weekly parking permit - £20.00. Patients attending Haematology/Oncology Day units - free for period of treatment. Patients attending long term cardiac rehabilitation clinics - free for period of treatment. Parents attending the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at St Peter’s Hospital - three weekly permit - £20.00.
• By Bus View
  • There are regular bus services operating to Ashford Hospital from Heathrow Airport, Hounslow and other surrounding areas.
    There is also a hopper shuttle bus which runs between Ashford and St Peters hospital sites, on Monday to Friday only, and is freely available to all staff, patients and visitors.
    Wheelchairs, baby buggies, pushchairs and walking frames cannot be accepted on the hopper bus due to the limited capacity of the vehicles and no secure storage available on the vehicles.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train stations to the hospital are in Ashford (approximately 1.6km away) or Staines (approximately 3.2km away).
    Both stations are on the main bus routes.

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Getting Help and Assistance

• Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: Braille on request and large print on request.
• BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.

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Parking (Main Visitors Car Park)

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• The car park is located in front of the main hospital.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• There is/are 11 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 380cm x 500cm (12ft 6in x 16ft 5in).
• The nearest Blue Badge bay is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main hospital entrance.
• The furthest Blue Badge bay is 45m (49yd 8in) 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 block paving.
• There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• There is a designated drop off point.
• The drop off point is located in front of the main entrance.

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Getting To (Tennyson Unit)

• The Tennyson Unit is/are located on the ground floor of the Clinical Block.
• Access to the Tennyson Unit is via the main entrance.
• From the main entrance, proceed past reception through the automatic double doors into the lift lobby. From the lift lobby, turn right and follow the corridor through four sets of open double doors. Turn left and the entrance is located directly ahead.
• There is step free access to the Tennyson Unit.
• The Tennyson Unit is approximately 54m from the main entrance.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• There is 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.

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Outside Access (Ashford Hospital Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 186cm (6ft 1in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 186cm (6ft 1in).
• Comments View
  • There is a dark mat between both sets of entrance doors.
  • There are wheelchairs to borrow at this entrance.

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Opening Times (Physiotherapy)

• Access is by appointment only.

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Outside Access (Unit Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor corridor.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in).

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Reception (Unit Reception)

• The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the ground floor entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Waiting Room / Area (Unit)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• The type of flooring is carpet and vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• All chairs have armrests.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are audible and in person.
• The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is a television.
• Vending machines are not available.
• A water dispenser is not available.
• There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Reception (Physiotherapy)

• The desk/counter is 23m (25yd 6in) from the Physiotherapy entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Waiting Room / Area (Physiotherapy)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• The type of flooring is tiles.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• All chairs have armrests.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are audible and in person.
• The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a television.
• Vending machines are not available.
• There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Assessment)

• There are 3 consultation/treatment rooms available.
• The room surveyed was G40.
• The consultation / treatment room is 12m (13yd 4in) from the ground floor ward entrance.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
• The type of flooring is carpet.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• A hoist is not available.
• There is not a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• A flashing alarm is not available.
• A vibrating alarm is not available.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Physiotherapy - Treatment Bay)

• There are 9 consultation/treatment rooms available.
• The consultation / treatment room is 27m (29yd 1ft) from the ground floor ward entrance.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There are not doors into the consultation / treatment room.
• The type of flooring is tiles.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• A hoist is available.
• There is not a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• A flashing alarm is not available.
• A vibrating alarm is not available.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • There is level access to the fitness suite.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are double.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The opening is 144cm (4ft 9in) wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
  • A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.

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Accessible Toilet (Waiting Area)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is Braille, pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left on entering, past the rheumatology waiting area.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the ground floor entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The door is light.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 250cm x 230cm (8ft 2in x 7ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 180cm (5ft 11in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a mirror.
  • 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 (3ft 3in).
  • 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 (3ft 3in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Accessible Toilet (Physiotherapy)

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the physiotherapy area.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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 door is light.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 192cm (5ft 5in x 6ft 4in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • 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.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 112cm (3ft 8in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Waiting Area)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left on entering.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the ground floor entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • The lighting is ultraviolet.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Physiotherapy)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located at the rear of the department.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other access guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Ashford Hospital - Main Entrance link (new tab) - click here.
• Chaucer Ward link (new tab) - click here.
• Paediatrics and CAMHS Outpatients Clinic link (new tab) - click here.