Skip to main content
The new name for DisabledGo

Search for accessible places to go

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Pre-Assessment

West Middlesex University Hospital, Twickenham Road, Isleworth, Middlesex, TW7 6AF

View Accessibility Symbols

Accessibility Symbols

For more information about what these symbols mean, view our Accessibility Symbols Guide.

Close this popup window.

Access Guide

Show Easy Read

Getting To The Hospital (West Middlesex University Hospital)

  • By Road View
    • West Middlesex University Hospital is located on Twickenham Road in Isleworth.
      West Middlesex University Hospital can be accessed from the north via the A4 (Great West Road) and from the south via the A316 (Chertsey Road).
      The post code for sat-nav is TW7 6AF.
      .
    • There are 3 public car parks at the hospital which contain both standard and Blue Badge bay parking.
      Car Park 1 is located to the left hand side and rear of the Queen Mary Women's Health Unit. This is a pay and display car park.
      Car Parks 2 and 3 are located in front of the Main Building. These are ticketless ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) barrier system car parks.
      Cameras register the number plate of the car before entry.
      Before leaving the hospital, you will need to enter your license plate number into one of the pay machines which are located in the entrance of the main building and pay the requested fee.
      Once the car parking charge for the registered number plate has been paid, the camera at the barrier will automatically recognise the number plate of the car and open the barrier accordingly.
      There are also Blue Badge bays located outside the Accident & Emergency and Urgent Care Centre entrance and next to the Marjory Warren main building.
  • By Bus View
    • There is a bus stop along Twickenham Road which is approximately 0.1 miles (2 minute walk) from West Middlesex University Hospital.
      The service routes are the 117, 267, 481, H22 and the H28.
      They are serviced by Transport for London.
    • There is an onsite bus stop.
    • There is a bus stop onsite located outside the main entrance.
      The service routes are the 110, 117, 481 and the H22.
      They are serviced by Transport for London.
    • The main onsite bus stop is sheltered.
      There is seating available with some armrests.
      There is space for a wheelchair user.
    • The main onsite bus stop is approximately 100 yards from the main entrance.
      There is a zebra crossing between the bus stop and the main entrance, with dropped kerbs and tactile paving on either sides of the road.
      There is a steep slope on the approach to the main entrance from the onsite bus stop.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest train stations are Isleworth and Syon Lane which are both approximately 0.6 miles (12 minute walk) away from West Middlesex University Hospital.
  • By Underground View
    • The nearest underground station is Hounslow East which is approximately 1.6 miles (32 minute walk) away from West Middlesex University Hospital.
  • Useful Links View

Getting Help and Assistance (West Middlesex University Hospital)

  • To see the hospital map please click here (opens new tab).
  • There is a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
  • The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 020 8560 2121.
  • The email address for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is [email protected].
  • There are volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
  • Volunteers can be found in the office within the Rumbles Restaurant.
  • Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: Braille on request, large print on request, Makaton on request, different languages on request, voice recognition CD on request and audio on request.
  • There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are available on request.
  • BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
  • Language interpreters can be provided on request.
  • A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the hospital.
  • Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs.
  • To obtain mobility aids please contact a member of staff.

Parking (Car Parks 2 and 3)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the hospital off Twickenham Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 15 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 320cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 35m from the main accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located inside the main building.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 240cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points require an app.
    • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Parking (Blue Badge Bays)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the left of the main entrance, next to the Emergency Department and Urgent Care Centre entrance.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of block paving.
    • There are 7 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 540cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 38m from the main accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Drop-off Point (Main Accessible Entrance)

  • There is a designated drop-off point available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located outside the main accessible entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.
  • The pick-up and drop-off point has a maximum stay of 5 minutes.

Getting To (Pre-Assessment, Day Surgery and the Cardiac Catheter Suite)

  • Pre-Assessment, Day Surgery and the Cardiac Catheter Suite is/are located on the first floor, next to the East Wing lifts.
  • Access to Pre-Assessment, Day Surgery and the Cardiac Catheter Suite is via the main hospital entrance.
  • Enter via the main hospital entrance and proceed ahead, following the corridor past the main reception.
    Continue down the corridor to the East Wing entrance at the end.
    Proceed ahead to the East Wing lifts.
    Take a lift to the first floor.
    The department is located directly next to Lift A.
    .
  • There is step free access to Pre-Assessment, Day Surgery and the Cardiac Catheter Suite.
  • Pre-Assessment, Day Surgery and the Cardiac Catheter Suite is approximately 4m from the East Wing lifts.
  • There are resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • There is 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.

Entrance (Main Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the hospital, off Twickenham Road.
  • 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 access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 80cm.
  • The width of the opening is 110cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 80cm.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 197cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • This entrance brings you into the ground floor of the main hospital atrium.

Entrance (Ground Floor East Wing Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor, linking the main hospital building to the East Wing.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 155cm.

Lift (East Wing)

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead from the main accessible entrance, in the East Wing.
  • The distance from the main accessible entrance is 90m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • The basement, ground, first, second, third and fourth floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have Braille markings, a low visual contrast and tactile markings.
  • Some of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 128cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 150cm (width) x 265cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, a mirror to aid reversing, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Stairs (East Wing)

  • The stairs surveyed are located in the East Wing.
  • There are permanently held open doors to access the stairwell.
  • The basement, ground, first, second, third and fourth floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Opening Times (Pre-Assessment)

  • Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Department / Service (Pre-Assessment)

  • Department / Service Access View
    • Pre-Assessment, Day Surgery and the Cardiac Catheter Suite is located on the first floor next to the East Wing lifts.
      There are 3 services within this area. Pre-assessment is located at the front of the department.
    • There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
    • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 133cm (4ft 4in).
    • There is a door release button when exiting.
    • The height of the door release button is 131cm (4ft 4in).
    • There is level access throughout the department/service.
    • There is no clear signage on the department/service.
    • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
    • There is flooring in the department/service which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • The department/service does not play background music.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Department / Service Facilities View
    • This department/service has; a main reception, a waiting room/area, consultation rooms and standard toilet facilities.
    • There are 7 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
    • A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
    • A mobile hoist is not available on the department/service.
    • There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
    • Accessible toilet facilities are located along the ground floor corridor of the main building.
    • There are standard toilet facilities within this department/service.

Reception (Pre-Assessment, Day Surgery and the Cardiac Catheter Suite)

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located directly ahead from the department entrance.
    • The reception point is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Pre-Assessment, Day Surgery and the Cardiac Catheter Suite entrance.
    • 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 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.
    • The counter is staffed.
    • There is not a bell to attract attention.
    • 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.
    • 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 good.

Entrance (Day Surgery & Catheter Lab Pre-Assessment)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the left of reception.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 133cm (4ft 4in).
    • There is a door release button when exiting.
    • The height of the door release button is 116cm (3ft 10in).
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • Comments View
    • Staff accompany/call patients from this point.

Waiting Room / Area

  • There is a waiting room / area.
  • The waiting room / area is approximately 4m from the Day Surgery and Catheter Lab Pre-Assessment entrance.
  • There is level access into the waiting room / area.
  • 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.
  • Some chairs with armrests are available.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • 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 good.

Consultation / Treatment Room (Pre-Assessment Room 2)

  • There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room surveyed was; 2.
  • 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 easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • 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 a chair.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
  • There are no chairs with armrests available.
  • All tables are permanently fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The room does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • Comments View
    • There are a further 5 rooms past the Day Surgery and Catheter Lab Pre-Assessment entrance.
    • There is a wall-mounted sanitiser at 138cm high and a basin at 80cm with extended levers.
    • There is an emergency push button alarm at 102cm high (photograph 6).

Consultation / Treatment Room (Pre-Assessment Room 3)

  • There is / are 5 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room surveyed was; 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) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is not a bed / couch.
  • There is a chair.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
  • There are no chairs with armrests available.
  • All tables are permanently fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The room does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • Comments View
    • There is an emergency pull alarm at 111cm high (photograph 4).
    • There is a basin at 84cm high with extended levers/handles for ease of use (photograph 5).

Standard Toilet(s) (Reception)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The shared toilet is located next to the reception desk.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the Pre-Assessment, Day Surgery and the Cardiac Catheter Suite entrance.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
    • Toilet seats do not have a high visual contrast.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
    • 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 basin.
    • Lighting levels are good.
    • The is a pull/push button emergency alarm at 113cm high.
      There is also a pull cord emergency alarm.

Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities (Main Building)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, on the right hand side of the main hospital corridor.
  • Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, on the right hand side of the main hospital corridor.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on the ground floor, on the right hand side of the main hospital corridor.

Related Access Guides