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Elliott Dynes Building - Building Guide

Royal Victoria Hospital, 274 Grosvenor Road, Belfast, BT12 6BA

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Getting to Elliott Dynes from the Royal Victoria Hospital Main Entrance

  • From the main entrance, bear right and cross the access road to the pavement opposite (photographs 1 to 2).
  • Go past the pillar and follow the path as it bends to the left (photograph 3).
  • There is a slight slope down with black pillars on the right at the kerb edge.
  • At the junction turn right and cross the service road (photograph 4). There are dropped kerbs with tactile paving to each pavement.
  • Follow the covered walkway on the right hand side of the main hospital road, past the maternity hospital and zebra crossing across the access road from the new maternity hospital, until you can go no further (photographs 5 to 9).
  • The route is flat for the full section (about 180m).
  • Turn left to cross the main hospital road at the zebra crossing (photograph 10).
  • Turn right and follow the pavement on the left side of the main hospital road, until it bends to the left at the service road junction, with bollards on the right at the edge of the kerb (photographs 11 to 13).
  • Cross the service road at the dropped kerbs, marked by tactile paving (photographs 14 to 15).
  • Continue along the pavement in front of the building, with railings on the left and bollards on the right (photograph 16). The pavement width reduces to a minimum of 115cm at the signpost.
  • Turn left to go down the ramp, which is slight and 94cm wide, to the Elliott Dynes building entrance (photographs 17 to 18).

Parking (Visitors Park 1)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located across the road from the main hospital building.
    • The car park is open air/surface and multi-storey.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • The height of the restriction barrier is 328cm.
    • There are 15+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 229cm (width) x 458cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 129cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 28m from the hospital underpass entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope and bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
    • Access to the hospital from this car park is via an underpass that goes under the road.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays and at the front of the car park.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (185cm x 210cm).
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Parking (Elliott Dynes Building)

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • The car park is located to the front of the Elliott Dynes building.
    • 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 242cm x 550cm (7ft 11in x 18ft 1in).
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Elliott Dynes main entrance.
    • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Elliott Dynes 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 dropped kerbs.
    • 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.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • On Street Parking and Drop-off Details View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Approach (Pedestrian Route)

  • The surface of the approach is block paving.
  • The approach surface is uneven in places.
  • There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach.
  • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 130cm.
  • The bollard(s) has/have a high visual contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient and has a handrail on the right going up.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 94cm (3ft 1in).

Outside Access (Elliott Dynes - Main Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • 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.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 156cm (5ft 1in).
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 155cm (5ft 1in).
    • There is a door release button when exiting.
    • The height of the door release button is 136cm (4ft 6in).
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 139cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
    • 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 140cm.
  • Ramp/Slope Details View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance doors.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.

Getting Around (Elliott Dynes Building)

  • Access View
    • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • Circulation View
    • There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
    • The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
    • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • Handrails are not provided in corridors.
    • Seating is provided in some corridors.
    • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Signage and Wayfinding View
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout the building.
    • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • Safe Place(s) View
    • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • Audio View
    • This venue does not play background music in public areas.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.

Lift (Elliott Dynes Building)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located to the right as you enter the main building.
  • Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the Elliott Dynes Building main 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 ground floor and first floor.
  • 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 121cm (3ft 12in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 151cm x 250cm (4ft 11in x 8ft 2in).
  • 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 a hearing assistance system.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting level in the lift is good.

Other Floors (Elliott Dynes Building)

  • Stairs View
    • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are ground floor and first floor.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a landing.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are not provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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