Access Guide
Getting To (RVS Cafe)
- This route starts at the main car park Blue Badge bays.
- The most accessible route from here has step-free access via slope.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- This route also has bollards and a dropped kerb without tactile paving.
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- Access to this service is via the main entrance.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- This service is located on the ground floor main corridor.
- The service is approximately 36m from the main entrance.
- From the main entrance continue along the main corridor, which bends to the right.
- Go through the open double doors, then the corridor bends to the left.
- Continue along the main corridor, past the lifts on the right.
- The RVS Café is on the left.
- This route to the service has step-free level access.
- Doors are held open along this route.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned along this route.
- There are resting areas along this route to the service.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia-friendly signage is not provided.
- The following toilet facilities are available along the route: accessible toilet (with right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Main Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located in front of the main entrance.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 10 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 445cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 15m from the main entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight slope.
- This route has bollards.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located to the left of the main entrance .
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.
Main Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the hospital.
- The approach to the entrance has bollards.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 157cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- There is a second, single automatic door.
- The door opens by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 146cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a low colour contrast.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the hospital.
RVS Café
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Location and Access
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- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is open plan access.
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Order and Payment
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- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- The service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located to the right of the café entrance.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 101cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 115cm to 126cm from the floor.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 101cm.
- The payment machine is moveable.
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Service
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- Full table service is not available.
- Menu types include: wall-mounted and countertop.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is some 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 walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
- Some seating is fixed.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.