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Prayer and Quiet Room - Main Building

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

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Getting To (Prayer and Quiet Room - Main Building)

  • The Prayer and Quiet Room - Main Building is located on the first floor, within Zone 12.
  • The Prayer and Quiet Room - Main Building is approximately 190m from the St Andrew's Wing - Zone 1 lift.
  • From the Blue Badge parking bays, continue along the road and cross towards the main hospital entrance.
    There are dropped kerbs with tactile paving on both sides of the zebra crossing.
    As you cross the road, there is a slight upwards slope towards the main hospital entrance.
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  • Access to the Prayer and Quiet Room - Main Building is via the Main Hospital Entrance - St Andrew's Wing entrance.
  • After entering the hospital via the Main Hospital Entrance - St Andrew's Wing turn right and the St Andrew's Wing - Zone 1 lift is located directly ahead.
    Take the St Andrew's Wing - Zone 1 lift to the first floor.
    Exit the lift and follow the main corridor on the right to Zone 12.
    The entrance to the Prayer and Quiet Room - Main Building is located directly ahead.
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  • There is step free access, via lift, to the Prayer and Quiet Room - Main Building.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • There are resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Hospital Parking (Main Visitor Car Park - East Car Park)

  • Parking View
    • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
    • The car park is located to the front of the hospital building.
    • 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) markings are faded.
    • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 251cm x 430cm (8ft 3in x 14ft 1in).
    • There is not 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 main hospital entrance.
    • There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
    • The dropped kerb does 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 throughout the car park.
    • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is for 3 hours only.
    • Payment machines are located throughout the car park.
    • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
    • There is not 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 dropped kerbs.
    • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the main hospital entrance.

Outside Access (Main Hospital Entrance - St Andrew's Wing)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital building.
    • 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 156cm.
    • The bollard(s) does/do not have a high visual contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
    • 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 a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 126cm (4ft 2in).
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • 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 226cm.
    • 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 232cm.
  • Comments View
    • This entrance closes at 11pm and reopens at 6am every day.
    • Between 11pm and 6am there are security guards at this entrance to allow people into the hospital in case of emergencies.
    • There is a very slight slope on the approach to the entrance from the car park.

Lift (St Andrew's Wing - Zone 1)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located to the right as you enter the main hospital entrance, in Zone 1.
  • Signs indicating the location of this lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main hospital entrance.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
  • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
  • Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
  • The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
  • The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
  • The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
  • The clear door width is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 150cm x 135cm (4ft 11in x 4ft 5in).
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does have an audible announcer.
  • The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

Department / Service (Prayer and Quiet Room - Main Building)

  • Department / Service Access View
    • The Prayer and Quiet Room - Main Building is located on first floor, in Zone 12.
    • There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
    • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
    • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
    • There is a door release button when exiting.
    • There is level access throughout the department/service.
    • Staff can provide assistance with using any manual doors within the department/service.
    • There is no clear signage on the department/service.
    • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
    • There is some flooring in the department/service which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • The department/service does not play background music.
    • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • Department / Service Facilities View
    • A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
    • A mobile hoist is not available on the department/service.
    • There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
    • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor of the hospital.
    • There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
    • Standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor of the hospital.

Opening Times (Prayer and Quiet Room - Main Building)

  • The venue is open 24hrs.

Place of Worship / Prayer Room (Prayer and Quiet Room)

  • The place of worship/room is located on first floor, in Zone 12.
  • There is step-free access to the place of worship/room.
  • The place of worship/room is clearly signed.
  • There is a list of service times at the entrance.
  • The type of flooring in the place of worship/room is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the place of worship/room.
  • There are chairs without armrests.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
  • Background music is not played in the room.
  • There is not a speaker system in the room.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The lighting levels in the room are low to moderate.

Washroom (Ablution)

  • Washroom Details View
    • The washroom surveyed has a wash basin.
    • There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the service.
    • The washroom surveyed is located to the right as you enter the Prayer and Quiet Room.
    • The washroom surveyed is approximately 3m from the Prayer and Quiet Room - Main Building entrance.
    • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the service.
    • This washroom is shared.
    • There is written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
    • The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards.
    • The door(s) does not/do not have a lock.
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 68cm (2ft 3in).
    • The dimensions of the washroom are 100cm x 183cm (3ft 3in x 6ft).
    • The washroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
    • There is not a coat hook in the washroom.
    • There is not a mirror.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The height of the wash basin is 44cm.
    • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
    • The tap type is push. It is not a mixer tap.
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 138cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 135cm.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • Disposal facilities are available.
    • There is a/are general waste (with lid) disposal units.
    • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is low.
    • The visual contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is low.
    • The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.