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Getting To The Hospital

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• By Road View
  • From the M40 Beaconsfield at Junction 2 follow signs for Amersham and take the A355. Continue down the steep hill and go straight across the first roundabout. Go left at the next roundabout at the bottom of the hill. At the next roundabout turn left into Whielden Street. The hospital is located 500 metres on the right. From the Chorleywood M25 junction follow signs for Amersham and take the A404. As you enter Amersham follow the signs for High Wycombe and take the bypass. Go straight across the Stanley Hill roundabout then turn right at the Gore Hill roundabout. At the bottom of the hill turn left at the mini roundabout then take the first left into Whielden Street. The hospital is located 500 metres on the right. From Aylesbury follow signs for Amersham and take the A413 then the Amersham bypass. At the Whielden Lane roundabout turn right onto the A404 to High Wycombe and then turn left into Whielden Street. Take the first left and the main car park is about 400m down the road. From High Wycombe follow signs for Amersham and take the A404 to Amersham. As you enter to Amersham you will pass a Crematorium on the left and then come to a roundabout. Go completely around the roundabout and head back towards High Wycombe. Take the first turning on the left into Whielden Street. Take the first left and the main car park is about 400m down the road. Please Note: It is not possible to turn right into Whielden Street from the A404.
  • The main car park is at the rear of the building. There is an additional car park at the front of the building. There is also a limited number of parking spaces available on the public highway at the front of the hospital.
• By Bus View
  • Amersham Hospital is served by the following buses: Route 1 Arriva/Carousel: High Wycombe – Hazlemere – Holmer Green - Amersham – Chesham Route 55 Redline Buses: Aylesbury – Stoke Mandeville Hospital – Wendover – Great Missenden –Amersham – Chesham Route 73 Red Rose Travel: Whelpley Hill – Chesham – Amersham – Winchmore Hill - Coleshill Route 353 Redline Buses: Slough – Stoke Poges – Gerrards Cross – The Chalfonts – Amersham.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station to Amersham hospital is Amersham station. Details of trains to Amersham station can be accessed via the Chiltern Railways website.
• By Underground View
  • The nearest London Underground station is Amersham station.
• Useful Links View
  • For up to date bus timetables please see the link below.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For up to date train timetables please see the link below.
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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is not a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
• There are volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
• Volunteers do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Hospital staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Volunteers can be found at the help desks.
• Hospital staff receive deaf awareness training.
• The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; large print on request, Makaton on request and different languages on request.
• There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact staff at Main Entrance C and Entrance D.

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Hospital Parking (Main Hospital Car Park)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located at the rear of the hospital site.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is concrete.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
  • There is/are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 367cm x 480cm (12ft x 15ft 9in).
  • There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located throughout the car park.
  • Payment signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located throughout the car park.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
• Access to the Hospital View
  • 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the entrance (C).
• Comments View
  • There is free parking for Blue Badge holders provided a valid Blue Badge is clearly displayed on the windscreen of the vehicle.

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Hospital Parking (Dermatology)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located in front of Entrance B - Dermatology.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
  • There is not a/are not clearly marked/signposted Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted but have no markings.
  • There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 281cm x 531cm.
  • There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located at the payment machines in the car park.
  • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located throughout the car park.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
• Access to the Hospital View
  • 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 uneven surfaces.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Entrance B - Dermatology.

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Opening Times (Dermatology)

• Monday 08:30 - 17:30.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 17:30.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 17:30.
• Thursday 08:30 - 17:30.
• Friday 08:30 - 17:30.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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• Comments View
  • Dermatology can stay open until 21:00 dependant on the service and day. Private clinics are conducted on Saturdays.

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Outside Access (Entrance B - Dermatology)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right of the main entrance.
  • 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/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 125cm (4ft 1in).
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 131cm (4ft 4in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
  • 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 130cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the right as you enter.
  • The reception point is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the entrancce.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are no windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
  • There is not a television.
  • Vending machines are not available.
  • A water dispenser is available.
  • There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Getting Around

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• 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 flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is 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 good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Signage and Wayfinding View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • The wayfinding signage does not include pictograms.
• 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.

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Waiting Room / Area (Lower Ground Floor)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 4m from the lift.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• Level access is by lift.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• All chairs have armrests.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are in person.
• The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
• There is not a television.
• Vending machines are not available.
• A water dispenser is not available.
• There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Consultation)

• There is / are 5 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Consulting Room 3.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• A hoist is not available.
• There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
• All chairs have armrests available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Examination)

• There is / are 5 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Examination Room 3.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• A hoist is not available.
• There is not sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
• There is not a chair.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to enter the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, LG.
  • 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 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 not 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 good.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you enter.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the 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 G, LG.
• 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 colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is fair.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
• The clear door width is 92cm (3ft).
• The dimensions of the lift are 111cm x 210cm (3ft 8in x 6ft 11in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left of the reception desk.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 264cm (5ft 7in x 8ft 8in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 135cm from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 78cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and storage items.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 173cm and 182cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 110cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 106cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 126cm (4ft 2in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 72cm.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located on the lower ground floor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m from the lift.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The toilet seats have a good colour contrast.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The colour contrast of the horizontal wall mounted grab rail(s) in the ambulant cubicle(s) is good.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The colour contrast of the vertical wall mounted grab rails in the ambulant cubicle(s) is good.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 78cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above the wash basin.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The shared toilet is shown in photographs 1-6.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor, to the left of the reception.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m from the entrance.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • Some toilet seats have a good colour contrast.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The colour contrast of the horizontal wall mounted grab rail(s) in the ambulant cubicle(s) is good.
  • The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 78cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above the wash basin.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The female toilets are shown in photographs 7-11.
    The male toilets are shown in photographs 12-18.
    The standard male toilet has a grab rail on the left of the toilet.

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Related Access Guides

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