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Getting To (Podiatry)

The most accessible route from Great Hollands Shopping Centre Car Park has a slight ramp or slope and a dropped kerb.
Access to Podiatry is via the Great Hollands Health Centre Main Entrance.
There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
Podiatry is located ahead from the Great Hollands Health Centre Main Entrance.
From the main entrance, proceed ahead past the Main Community Reception and the entrance to Podiatry is directly ahead.
Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
Some flooring along the route is shiny .
There are not resting areas along the route.
Wayfinding signage is provided.
Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
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Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Public Car Parks View
- There is a public car park located off Great Hollands Road.
- The name of the car park is Great Hollands Shopping Centre Car Park.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

The reception is located to the right from the main entrance.
The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
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 103cm.
There is not a lowered section at the desk.
The reception has glazed screens.
There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
Some flooring is shiny.
Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

The Podiatry waiting area is located to the right from the department entrance.
The most accessible route has step-free level access, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
There is step-free level access into this area.
There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
The chairs are fixed.
The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
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 1 consultation/medical room available.
The room surveyed was; Podiatry Surgery.
The room is located along the department corridor.
The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
There is written text signage on or near the door.
There is step-free level access into the room.
There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
The door has a locked extension leaf.
The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
The door opens inwards.
The width of the opening is 80cm.
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.
The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
The length of the treatment table is 180cm.
Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
Furniture available in the room includes: 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 even at the time of the survey.