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Skimped Hill Health Centre - Dental

Skimped Hill Lane, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1LH

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Getting To (Skimped Hill Health Centre - Dental)

  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge bays has slight ramps or slopes, uneven surfaces and bollards.
  • Access to Dental is via the main building entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • Dental is located on the ground floor of the building, to the right and ahead as you enter.
  • Dental is approximately 14m from the main building entrance.
  • Enter via the main building entrance.
    Check in at the reception on your left as you enter, then turn right and proceed ahead.
    Dental is directly ahead.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • Some flooring along the route is shiny .
  • 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 right hand transfer).
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Parking (Skimped Hill Health Centre)

  • 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 tarmac.
    • The height of the restriction barrier is 220cm.
    • There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 464cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 116cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 38m from the main building entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes, uneven surfaces and bollards.
    • 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 not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located on Market Street.
    • The name of the car park is Princess Square Car Park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

Entrance (Skimped Hill Health Centre Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the rear of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is 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 an intercom at a height of 117cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 120cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Skimped Hill Health Centre Main Reception)

  • The reception is located to the left as you enter the building.
  • The distance from the Skimped Hill Health Centre main entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • The seating is fixed.

Department / Service (Skimped Hill Health Centre - Dental)

  • Location and Access View
    • Dental is located on the ground floor of Skimped Hill Health Centre, to the right and ahead as you enter the building.
    • 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 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 is permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 79cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • 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 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
    • The hoist is mobile.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations is located at the rear of the main building reception seating area.

Seating Area (Skimped Hill Health Centre - Dental)

  • The seating area is located to the right as you enter Dental.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is 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.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • 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.

Consultation / Medical Room (Dental Surgery 2)

  • There are 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Dental Surgery 2.
  • The room is located along the main Dental Surgery corridor and on the right.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 125cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and height adjustable chairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • Some furniture is fixed.
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.