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Erlegh House - CAMHS

University of Reading, Earley Gate, Whiteknights Road, Reading, RG6 6BZ

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Getting To (Erlegh House - CAMHS)

  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge bays has slight ramps or slopes and a dropped kerb.
  • Access to CAMHS is via the main building entrance.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • CAMHS is located on the second floor of the building, to the right as you exit the lift.
  • CAMHS is approximately 5m from the lift.
  • Enter via the main building entrance.
    Proceed ahead and to the right towards the lift.
    Take the lift to the second floor.
    Turn right as you exit the lift and CAMHS is located directly ahead.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
  • Some flooring along the route is patterned.
  • There are resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer).
  • View more information on getting to and around the hospital (opens new tab)

Parking (Erlegh House)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of block paving.
    • There are 9 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 220cm (width) x 461cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 128cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 18m from the main building entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located at the front of the building.
    • There is no dropped kerb from the drop-off point.

Entrance (Main Building Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 106cm.
  • The width of the opening is 97cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 96cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift (Erlegh House)

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead and to the right as you enter the building.
  • The distance from the main building entrance is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground floor, first floor and second floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 96cm (width) x 136cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Department / Service (Erlegh House - CAMHS)

  • Location and Access View
    • CAMHS is located on the second floor of Erlegh House, to the right as you exit the lift.
    • View information on opening times.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 118cm.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 77cm.
    • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 121cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 6 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: a standard toilet.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations is located on the ground floor of the building, to the left as you enter.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Erlegh House - CAMHS)

Reception (CAMHS Reception)

  • The reception is located to the right as you enter the department.
  • The distance from the CAMHS entrance is 4m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 96cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has windows and glazed screens.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Consultation / Medical Room (Consultation Room 5)

  • There are 6 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Consultation Room 5.
  • The room is located along the main department corridor and to the left.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables and desks.
  • Some furniture is fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Erlegh House - CAMHS)

  • The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located to the left as you enter the department.
  • The distance from the CAMHS entrance is 2m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.