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Bilingual Health Advocacy Service

Newham University Hospital, Glen Road, Plaistow, London, E13 8SL

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Getting To The Hospital

  • By Road View
    • The main hospital building and the West Wing are on Glen Road, Plaistow. The Gateway Surgical Centre is on Cherry Tree Way, at the end of Glen Road. Glen Road is off the A112 Prince Regent Lane, which connects Stratford to the north and the A13 Newham Way to the south of the hospital.
    • The main pay and display car park with Blue Badge bays is to the east of the hospital, close to the main entrance and St Andrew's Wing. There are also a small number of Blue Badge bays to the west of the hospital, near the West Entrance and the Urgent Care Centre and Emergency Department. The Gateway Surgical Centre has its own pay and display car park with Blue Badge bays.
  • By Bus View
    • Buses 276 and 376 travel along Glen Road and have stops close to the west entrance and the main entrance. Bus 276 also stops at the Gateway Surgical Centre. Buses 147, 262, 300 and 473 stop on Prince Regent Lane, close to Glen Road. The nearest stops are outside the Newham Sixth Form College. This is about 250m from the West Entrance to the hospital. All London buses have an automatic ramp and a dedicated space for wheelchair users.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest train stations are West Ham and Stratford. Stratford is a major interchange with the underground, overground and DLR networks. There is also a bus station. Service 276 from here connects with the hospital. The nearest DLR (Docklands Light Railway) stations are Prince Regent, Canning Town and West Ham. There is step-free access from train to street at all DLR stations.
  • By Underground View
    • The nearest underground station is Plaistow on the District and Hammersmith and City lines. There is no step-free access from platform to street at this station. Other nearby stations which do have step-free access include West Ham (which also serves the Jubilee Line, national rail and DLR) and Canning Town. Canning Town station serves the Jubilee Line and DLR and also has a bus station.
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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 the ground floor, in Zone 1 of St Andrew's Wing.
  • The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 0207 363 9292.
  • 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 the West Entrance reception desk.
  • Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: Braille on request and large print 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.
  • Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs, walking frames, mobile hoists, hoist slings, adjustable beds and crutches.
  • Wheelchairs are available from the porter service. Please ask at one of the receptions or in any department. Other mobility aids may be provided by wards or clinics.
  • Additional hospital services link (new tab) - click here.

Parking (West Entrance Blue Badge Parking and Drop Off Point)

  • 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 near to the West Entrance and the Emergency Department.
  • 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 5 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 380cm x 620cm (12ft 6in x 20ft 4in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 37m (40yd 1ft) from the West Entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 45m (49yd 8in) from the West 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile 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 to the right of the Urgent Care Centre and Emergency Department.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
  • Comments View
    • There is no standard public parking on this side of the building.

Parking (Main Visitor Car Park - East 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 hospital main entrance.
  • 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 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 487cm x 480cm (15ft 12in x 15ft 9in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 35m (38yd 10in) from the hospital main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 55m (60yd 5in) from the hospital 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 a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile 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 just before the canopy leading to the main entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
  • Comments View
    • There is a machine to give change for parking just inside the main entrance.

Getting To (Bilingual Health Advocacy Service)

  • The Bilingual Health Advocacy Service is/are located in Zone 12 on the ground floor of the main building.
  • Access to the Bilingual Health Advocacy Service is via the West Entrance (nearest) or Main Entrance - St Andrew's Wing.
  • From the West Entrance, go along the main corridor for about 10m to junction 12. Pass the West Entrance Reception Desk then immediately turn left through double doors (held open). The Bi-Lingual Health Advocacy Service is along this corridor on the left.
  • There is step free access to the Bilingual Health Advocacy Service.
  • The Bilingual Health Advocacy Service is approximately 30m from the West Entrance.
  • Wayfinding signage is 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.
  • Comments View
    • Although the West Entrance is the nearest, visitors using the main car park, will enter from the Main Entrance – St Andrew’s Wing.
    • Please see the guide to the main building for more details.
    • From the Main Entrance - St Andrew's Wing, go ahead along the main corridor from Zone 1 to Zone 12 (about 180m).
    • Just before the West Entrance reception desk, turn right in the corridor and the Bilingual Health Advocacy Service will be on the left.

Outside Access (West Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the west end of the building, near the Urgent Care and Emergency Department entrance.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 161cm.
    • 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 176cm.
  • Ramp/Slope Details View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of and to the left of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • Comments View
    • This entrance is closed overnight between 21:00 and 06:00.

Reception (West Entrance Reception - Zone 12)

  • The desk/counter is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the West 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 medium.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk/counter.
  • Comments View
    • Although there is a sign for a hearing loop, the equipment is not in place.

Opening Times (Bilingual Health Advocacy Service)

  • Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Outside Access (Office Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located in Zone 12 to the left of the corridor leading to the Antenatal Clinic.
  • There is 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) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 73cm (2ft 5in).

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • Comments View
    • Interpreters and advocates will usually meet with patients by appointment at the ward or clinic rather than in the office.
    • Interpretation by phone is available if a member of the team cannot attend.

Accessible Toilet

  • There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
  • Comments View
    • The nearest accessible toilet is located in a cubicle within the West Entrance standard toilets at Zone 12.
    • There is a larger accessible toilet in Zone 1.

Standard Toilet(s)

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