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Getting To The Hospital

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• By Road View
  • Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross Community Hospital is situated to the East of Chalfont St Giles town centre. The site is located on Hampden Road and can be accessed via the A413, Market Place and The Vale.
  • Blue Badge and standard parking is located on site.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stop is Market Place. It is located on the Market Place and is approximately 350m from the hospital. The 335, 353, 580, 730 and BB12 services stop here.
• By Train View
  • The nearest station to the hospital is Gerrards Cross. The site is 2.7km (7 min drive) from the train station via Station Approach, B416, Packhorse Road, Austenwood Lane, Gold Hill East and Hampden Road.
• Useful Links View
  • Train operator for Gerrards Cross station.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Bus operator for services from the Market Place bus stop.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is not a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
• There are not volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
• There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
• Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact staff on Reception.

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Hospital Parking

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located in front of the building.
  • 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 tarmac.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
  • There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 310cm x 460cm (10ft 2in x 15ft 1in).
  • There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • 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 near the main entrance.
  • 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 by the main entrance.
  • 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 not clearly visible from the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is not clearly signposted.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 53m (57yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Comments View
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders. Use the disabled spaces only and display your badge clearly on your dashboard.
  • It is intended to use an ANPR pay on leaving system for parking, however at the time of the visit in May 2023, the system was not operational.
  • Please see signs at the hospital site for further information or check with reception.

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Getting To (X-Ray Department)

• X-Ray Department is/are located on the ground floor of the community hospital.
• Access to X-Ray Department is via the main entrance.
• On entering the community hospital take the corridor located on the left. The department is located to the left on entering the corridor.
• There is step free access to X-Ray Department.
• X-Ray Department is approximately 9m from the main entrance.
• There is a/are manual, heavy, double door(s) between the main entrance and the department/service.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

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Opening Times (X-Ray Department)

• Access is by appointment only.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • 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 a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 145cm.
  • 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 (away from you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 145cm.
  • 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 leading to the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

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Entrance (Department)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 130cm.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located ahead on entering and then to the right.
  • The reception point is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
  • Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not 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 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 low (76cm or lower) .
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low section of the desk.
  • The counter is not 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 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 medium.

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Inside Access

• There is level access once inside.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Wayfinding signage is not available.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.
• There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Changing Room

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located past reception and to the left.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the department entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the X-Ray room.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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Consultation / Treatment Room (X-Ray Room 1)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; X-Ray Room 1.
• 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 double width but one door is locked.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• 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 can be brought in from another department.
• 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.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• 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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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

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• Comments View
  • The nearest accessible toilet is located in the main entrance foyer.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located to the right of the reception at the end of the corridor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 17m from the department entrance.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • 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 83cm.
  • 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.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross Community Hospital link (new tab) - click here.