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Getting To The Hospital

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• By Road View
  • St Peter’s Hospital is located between Woking and Chertsey, approximately 1.5 miles away from junction 11 of the M25.
    From junction 11 follow the A317 west 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 for Blue Badge holders. However, there are free 20 minute pickup and drop off points at the front of the hospital.
    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 for 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 clinics or wards, porters can be pre-booked to help you on arrival. Please call 01932 722 036 two days in advance and one of the team will make sure they are on hand to greet you when you arrive.
    *Parking concessions*. For some patients visiting the hospitals regularly car parking costs can be a burden. The hospital therefore offer the following concessions which are applicable at both of the 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 to St Peter’s Hospital from Woking, Staines and other surrounding areas. There is also a hopper shuttle bus which runs between Ashford and St Peter's hospital sites 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 Chertsey (approximately 1.8km away) or Woking (approximately 7.1km away). Both stations are on the main bus routes.
• Useful Links View
  • Hospital Webpage on Travel.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Surrey County Council Information on Bus Travel.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • National Rail Enquiries Website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Hospital Webpage on Help with Travel.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
• The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is located on level 2 of the main hospital building, to the right as you enter the Outpatients level 2 main entrance.
• The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 01932 723 553.
• The email address for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is [email protected].
• There are volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
• Volunteers can be found at major junctions throughout the hospital corridors.
• 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.
• Additional hospital services link (new tab) - click here.

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• Comments View
  • PALS can be contacted from any internal hospital phone by dialling 3553.

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Hospital Parking (Multi Storey Car Park)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located in front of the hospital main entrance.
  • The car park type is multi storey.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 220cm (7ft 3in).
  • The car park does have a barrier control system.
  • There is a touchscreen at the barrier.
  • The barrier controls/touchscreen can be reached from the car.
  • The car park surface is concrete.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 32 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 230cm x 470cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 5in).
  • There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point.
  • The drop-off point is located in front of the hospital main entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located at the payment machines in the car park.
  • Payment signs are located on level 2 of the car park.
  • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located on level 2 of the car park.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
• Access to the Hospital View
  • 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 hospital entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is clearly signposted.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• Comments View
  • Visitor parking is located on levels 2 and 2.5.
  • Blue Badge bays are located on level 2 and there is step free access from the bays to the hospital main entrance.
  • There is a steep slope to exit the car park and access the hospital main entrance.
  • There is a wheelchair collection and drop off point located next to the payment machines on level 2.

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Parking

• The 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 type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 320cm x 560cm (10ft 6in x 18ft 4in).
• The nearest Blue Badge bay is 70m (76yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The furthest Blue Badge bay is 75m (82yd 1in) from the main 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 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 entrance.
• There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
• There is tactile paving on the dropped kerb.

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• Comments View
  • Patient/visitor parking is situated in a number of places. These include pay and display and pay on exit car parks. There are a number of Blue Badge bays close to hospital entrances.
  • Unless you are visiting out of peak weekday hours it is recommended you park in the main Outpatients visitor car park where most spaces are available.
  • Parking charges are free for the first 20 minutes and then start at £3.50 for up to 2 hours, increasing by £1 an hour up to six hours. Parking machines accept the following coins: 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2; and also £5, £10 and £20 notes. Credit/debit cards are accepted by the pay stations. Please click here for more information.

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Getting To (Maple Ward)

• Maple Ward is/are located on Level 3 of the Duchess of Kent Wing.
• Access to Maple Ward is via the Duchess of Kent Wing entrance.
• From the Duchess of Kent Wing entrance, turn right and proceed along the corridor to the open double doors. Once past the doors, the Maple Ward is to the right hand side.
• There is step free access to Maple Ward.
• Maple Ward is approximately 16m from the lift.
• 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 (Duchess of Kent Wing Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open automatically.
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • This entrance leads into level 3 of the hospital.

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Outside Access (Ward Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on level 3 of the Duchess of Kent Wing.
• There is level access into the venue.
• Level access is via lift.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 165cm (5ft 5in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • 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 170cm (5ft 7in) wide.

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Reception

• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk/counter.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Opening Times

• Monday 15:00 - 16:30.
• Monday 18:00 - 20:00.
• Tuesday 15:00 - 16:30.
• Tuesday 18:00 - 20:00.
• Wednesday 15:00 - 16:30.
• Wednesday 18:00 - 20:00.
• Thursday 15:00 - 16:30.
• Thursday 18:00 - 20:00.
• Friday 15:00 - 16:30.
• Friday 18:00 - 20:00.
• Saturday 15:00 - 16:30.
• Saturday 18:00 - 20:00.
• Sunday 15:00 - 16:30.
• Sunday 18:00 - 20:00.

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Ward

• There is level access to the ward.
• The ward is female.
• The ward is not single sex.
• There are 4 bays available.
• There are 3 side rooms available.
• The area / room / bay surveyed was 4.
• There are doors to the bay / side room.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre between beds.
• All beds are adjustable.
• All beds have bedside storage.
• Bedside services available are television, telephone, radio, internet, text messaging, games and hospital information.
• These services are chargeable.
• A hoist is available.
• The hoist is manual.
• A sling is available.
• The sling is attached by loop.
• There is an accessible 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 bright.
• A flashing alarm is not available.
• A vibrating alarm is not available.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located in the main corridor.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head and a shower chair.
• Other facilities available are an accessible toilet.

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  • There is an additional accessible shower located off the main corridor with the transfer space on the right.
  • This is shown in photo 2.

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Accessible Bathroom

• There is a small moderate slope leading on to the shower tray.

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Accessible Toilet

• 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 tactile, pictorial and Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is located past reception at the end of the main corridor on the left.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the ward 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 inwards and outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 204cm x 240cm (6ft 8in x 7ft 10in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 137cm (4ft 6in).
  • 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 fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 103cm (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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right on entering the ward.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the ward entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located past reception and then to the left.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the ward entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • Both toilets have grab rails and drop down rails fitted.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other access guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Abbey Wing link (new tab) - click here.
• Duchess of Kent Wing Entrance link (new tab) - click here.