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Getting To The Hospital

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• By Road View
  • The Hospital Main Entrance is on Bancroft Road, which is off the A11 Mile End Road. Driving from the east, it is not possible to turn right into Bancroft Road. Continue further along Mile End Road and turn right into Globe Road (just before Stepney Green Underground Station) then right into Alderney Road to join Bancroft Road.
  • There are 12 Blue Badge bays and a small number of standard pay and display bays for patient and visitor parking at the hospital. There is high demand for spaces, which are often full. There are a limited number of Pay and Display bays on Bancroft Road. Other areas are reserved for resident permit holders. Patients and visitors are advised to use public transport or be dropped off at the hospital where possible.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stops are on Mile End Road, about 250m from the Hospital Main Entrance. Buses 25 and 205 run along this route. All London buses have an automatic ramp and a designated space for a wheelchair user. An Oyster card, contactless bank card, pre-paid travel card or travel pass is required to travel on London buses.
• By Train View
  • The nearest station is Limehouse, which is about 1 mile (20 minutes walk) from the hospital. There is step-free access from platform to street from the C2C rail services. Staff are available to assist with ramps from train to platform. Limehouse is also served by Docklands Light Railway (DLR) services, which are step-free from train to street. Bow Church DLR station is on Mile End Road and connects with the 25 and 205 bus services towards the hospital.
• By Underground View
  • The nearest Underground station is Stepney Green on the District and Hammersmith & City Lines. There is no step-free access at this station. There are about 40 steps between the platform and the street.
• Useful Links View
  • The TFL journey planner helps to plan a journey using public transport, cycling and walking. Filters can be used to select options such as completely step-free or maximum walking times.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • TFL's Transport Accessibility website includes links to useful information such as maps and guides in different formats and up to date information on temporary lift and escalator closures.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Access Guide to Limehouse Rail and DLR station.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Access Guide to Bow Church DLR station.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
• Comments View
  • There are free phones in the hospital to contact a minicab service.

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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 at the nearby Royal London Hospital to serve both hospitals.
• The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 020 3594 2040.
• The email address for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is [email protected].
• There are not volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
• Hospital staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Hospital staff receive deaf awareness training.
• The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request, large print on request and different languages on request.
• There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the hospital.
• Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs.

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• Useful Links View
  • DaD Team Contact Details Poster (All Sites) 2017 link (new tab) - click here.
  • Partnership In Enhanced Care Leaflet link (new tab) - click here.
  • Forget Me Not – Information for Carers link (new tab) - click here.
  • Forget Me Not Card link (new tab) - click here.
• Comments View
  • There is public telephone and a minicab and information free phone in the main entrance waiting area.

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Hospital Parking

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located to the left and right of the main entrance, off Bancroft Road.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • 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 12 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 380cm x 480cm.
  • There is not 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.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point.
  • The drop-off point is located at the blue canopy, to the right of the 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 do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located in the centre of the car park, at the start of the patient and visitor parking area, and outside the main entrance.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
• 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 clearly visible from the car park.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Hospital Main Entrance.
• Comments View
  • There are 5 Blue Badge bays to the left of the main entrance, 4 to the right, 1 near the Rheumatology Entrance, 1 at the far side of the main patient and visitor parking area, and 1 just before the exit barrier.
  • There are only around 20 standard bays for patients and visitors in this car park.
  • Payment can be made by phone using the RingGo App.
  • The barrier at the entrance to the car park is held open.
  • There is a barrier which raises automatically at the exit.

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Public Parking

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• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Standard on street parking is available.
• Public Car Park View
  • There is not a car park for public use within approximately 200m (219yd).
• Comments View
  • On-street parking bays are located on Bancroft Road, to the north of the hospital main entrance.
  • These parking bays operate on a pay-by-phone system Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:30.
  • The maximum stay is 4 hours.
  • Other on-street parking is restricted to resident permit holders only Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:30.

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Getting To (Burdett House)

• Burdett House is/are located on the ground floor of Blue Zone.
• Access to Burdett House is via the main entrance.
• Enter via the main entrance, proceed past reception and follow the main corridor to Blue Zone. Burdett House internal entrance is located on the right immediately before the hospital restaurant.
• There is step free access to Burdett House.
• Burdett House is approximately 127m from the main entrance.
• 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.

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Outside Access (Hospital Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located ahead from the gateway on Bancroft Road.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There are bollards outside this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 183cm.
  • The bollard(s) has/have a good colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 186cm.
  • 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 180cm.
• Comments View
  • The main entrance is open 05:00 - 23:00.
  • There is an intercom at the gate on Bancroft Road to contact security outside of these hours.

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Outside Access (Internal Entrance Blue Zone)

• This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the Blue Zone on the ground floor.
• There is level access into the venue.
• There are no doors at this entrance.
• The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).

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Level Change

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Outside Access (Burdett House Courtyard Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located off the garden courtyard area.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• 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 130cm (4ft 3in).

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Level Change (Burdett House Courtyard Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.

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Opening Times (Cashier)

• Monday 08:30 - 11:45.
• Tuesday 13:30 - 16:15.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 11:45.
• Thursday 13:30 - 16:15.
• Friday 13:30 - 16:15.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Counter (Cashier)

• There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
• The height of the counter is 84cm (2ft 9in).
• The height of the counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is not a lowered section.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system is not available only on request.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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• Comments View
  • The cashier's desk is 19m from the Burdett House internal entrance.
  • The telephone number for the counter is 020 8223 8510.

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Inside Access

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

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G,1,2.
  • The stairs are located at the rear of Burdett House.
  • The stairs are approximately 18m from the Burdett House internal entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is not a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Lift (Lift G - Blue Zone)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located off the main corridor, close to the Burdett House Courtyard Entrance.
• The lift is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Burdett House Courtyard Entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G,1,2.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are 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 controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor - Blue Zone - Burdett House)

• 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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is located just past lift G on the Blue Zone corridor, or to the right as you enter the Burdett House Courtyard Entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Burdett House Courtyard Entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is not a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The door is light.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 141cm x 200cm (4ft 8in x 6ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm in front of the seat.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within 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 shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not 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 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 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • 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.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 110cm.
  • 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
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are available within this accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 84cm (2ft 9in).

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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 and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right as you enter the Burdett House internal entrance.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Burdett House internal entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Hospital Main Entrance and Bancroft Unit link (new tab) - click here.
• Rheumatology link (new tab) - click here.