Access Guide
Getting To (Macmillan Information and Support Centre)
- The Macmillan Information and Support Centre is/are located on the ground floor, in Zone 1 of St Andrew's Wing.
- There is step free access to the Macmillan Information and Support Centre.
- The Macmillan Information and Support Centre is approximately 11m from the Main Hospital Entrance - St Andrew's Wing.
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- If you require Blue Badge parking please click here to view information on Main Visitor Car Park - East Car Park (opens new tab).
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- Access to the Macmillan Information and Support Centre is via the Main Hospital Entrance - St Andrew's Wing.
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- From the Blue Badge bays, cross the road at the crossing and continue towards the main hospital entrance.
The crossing has a dropped kerb.
There are bollards on the approach that have poor colour contrasts.
The width between the bollards is 156cm. - Enter via the Main Hospital Entrance - St Andrew's Wing, continue straight and the Macmillan Information and Support Centre will be located on the right.
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- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is not 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 flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
Opening Times (Macmillan Information and Support Centre)
- Monday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Thursday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Friday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Counter (Cancer Information Centre)
- The Cancer Information Centre is located ahead as you enter.
- The counter is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Macmillan Information and Support Centre entrance.
- The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to the counter.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
- There are no windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the counter are good.
- The height of the counter is low (76cm or lower).
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Quiet Room)
- There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Quiet Room.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
- All chairs have armrests available.
- All tables are permanently fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are good.