Access Guide
COVID-19 Information
- The information in this section was taken in May 2021.
- Initial consultations may take place over the phone instead of face to face appointments.
- There are separate doors for entering and exiting.
- There is hand sanitiser available at the entrance.
- The hand sanitisers are free standing.
- Hand sanitisers are available inside the venue.
- There is a Track and Trace system in place.
- There is a limited number of people allowed inside.
- There is not a one-way system throughout.
- There is clear signage inside to help with social distancing.
- There are protective clear screens located at desks/counters.
- The reception area is manned throughout the day.
- Toilets are available.
- For more information about the measures in place for Covid-19 please click here (new tab) .
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Princess of Wales Hospital is located on Lynn Road and can be accessed by the A10.
- Princess of Wales Hospital has two car park located at the front and rear of the site with a number of Blue Badge bays available.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stop is located within the hospital site. Routes 9 and X9 operate here.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Ely and is approximately 2 miles away.
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Useful Links
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- Please see the link below for up to date bus timetables.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request, large print on request, Makaton on request and different languages on request.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- There is a wheelchair to borrow to aid transferring around the building.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
- Home visits services are not available.
Parking (Front)
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Parking
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- The venue does have a dedicated car park.
- The car park is located at the front of the 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 tarmac.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
- There is/are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 602cm x 351cm (19ft 9in x 11ft 6in).
- There is 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.
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Paying
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- There are not parking charges for the car park.
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Access from the Car Park
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- 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 entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
- The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac and concrete tiles.
- There is some tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
Bus Stop(s) and Drop-off Point(s)
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Bus Stop(s)
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- There is an onsite bus stop.
- The bus stop is located at the front of the hospital site next to the main car park.
- The bus stop is sheltered with fixed seating. There is no space for wheelchairs under the shelter.
- The route from the bus stop to the main entrance is 27m. There are two road crossings with tactile paving.
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Drop-off Point(s)
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- There is a/are clearly marked onsite drop-off point(s).
- The drop-off point is located directly outside the main entrance.
Getting To (Children's & Young Peoples Health Services - Health Education Room)
- Children's & Young Peoples Health Services - Health Education Room is/are located on the main corridor on the ground floor of the Princess of Wales Hospital.
- Access to Children's & Young Peoples Health Services - Health Education Room is via the Transport Entrance.
- Enter via the Transport Entrance and turn left. The Children's & Young Peoples Health Services - Health Education Room is located on the left on the main corridor.
- There is step free access to Children's & Young Peoples Health Services - Health Education Room.
- Children's & Young Peoples Health Services - Health Education Room is approximately 22m from the Transport Entrance.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
Outside Access (Transport Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located to the left 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.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 161cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 161cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of and in between the first and second set of entrance doors.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up.
Opening Times
- Access is by appointment only.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Health Education)
- There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Health Visitors Room.
- 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 79cm (2ft 7in).
- The type of flooring is carpet.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is not a bed / couch.
- A hoist is not available.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
- There are some chairs with 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.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.
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- The nearest accessible toilet is located on the main hospital corridor.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- The nearest standard toilets are located on the main hospital corridor.
Related Access Guides
- To view other access guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- Princess of Wales Hospital link (new tab) - click here.