Access Guide
Overview (Hampton House Health Centre)
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About
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- This is a health centre with multiple services available.
- Services available in the venue include: Community Matrons, Health Visitors, Integrated Nursing Team, MATS Assessment and Ultrasound, Midwifery Clinics, Occupational Health, Paediatric Clinic, Baby Clinic, Hearing Screening, MATS Physiotherapy Clinic, Podiatry and Student Counselling Service.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- The nearest train station is Clifton Down Train Station.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
- Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- The ground, first, second and third floors can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is a portable hearing assistance system.
- British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- Documents are available in the following formats: Braille (on request), large print (on request), Makaton (on request) and different languages (on request).
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
- Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
Toilet and Changing Facilities (Hampton House Health Centre)
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 5 toilets with adaptations.
- Toilets with adaptations are located along the ground, first and third floors, and within the Disability Services.
- The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
- The transfer space varies between left, right and no transfer space in the toilets with adaptations.
- The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground, first, second and third floors, and within the Disability Services.
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Changing Places and Changing Facilities
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- Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations on the first floor, the washroom on the second floor and the shared toilet in Disability Services.
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Washroom and Shower Facilities
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- The washroom facilities which have adaptations are located on the second floor.
Parking (Hampton House Health Centre)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located off St Michael's Hill.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of block paving.
- There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 127cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 5m from the main entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
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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 all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Free parking for Blue Badge holders is restricted to 2 hours.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Parking (Disability Services)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located off Tyndall's Park Road.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- There are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 122cm.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
- The nearest designated bay is 18m from the Disability Services entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
- There are no hatched/marked zones around 3 of the bays.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for Blue Badge holders and permit holders only.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Entrance (Main Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front of Hampton House.
- 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 slope at the entrance.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- There is an intercom at a height of 130cm.
- There is a bell at a height of 113cm.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 164cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is a second single automatic door.
- The second door opens by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 136cm.
- The second door has a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Getting Around (Hampton House Health Centre)
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
- Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Lift (Ground, First and Second Floors)
- The lift surveyed is located ahead from the main entrance.
- The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- The ground, first and second 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).
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 80cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 100cm (width) x 205cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a medium visual contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Lift (Ground, First, Second and Third Floors)
- The lift surveyed is located ahead from the main entrance.
- The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- The ground, first, second and third 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 a medium visual contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 90cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 105cm (width) x 137cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
- The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Stairs (Hampton House Health Centre)
- The stairs surveyed are located ahead from the main entrance.
- There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
- The ground, first, second and third 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 18cm.
- The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps have open risers.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
Reception (Ground Floor)
- The reception is located to the left from the main entrance.
- The distance from the main entrance is 12m.
- The most accessible route to reception has manual doors.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 122cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
- The reception has windows.
- There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 116cm to 142cm from the floor.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- There is 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.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
Seating Area (Ground Floor)
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Location and Access
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- The seating area is located to the left from the main entrance.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the left from the main entrance.
- The distance from the main entrance is 22m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 147cm (width) x 200cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 70cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 108cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 82cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is an unobstructed shelf.
- The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
- The cubicle has a waste bin, a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 110cm and 156cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Seating Area (First Floor)
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Location and Access
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- The seating area is located on the first floor, to the right from the lifts.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and bariatric chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Transfer Both Sides)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor, to the right from the lifts.
- The distance from the lifts is 30m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 250cm (width) x 264cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however they are obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space on the left is 100cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- The lateral transfer space on the right is 98cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush on the left transfer side.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
- The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 87cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 88cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is an unobstructed shelf.
- The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
- The cubicle has a waste bin, a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 110cm and 156cm from the floor.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 97cm.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Reception (Second Floor)
- The reception is located on the second floor, to the right from the lifts.
- The distance from the lifts is 9m.
- The most accessible route to reception has doors permanently held open.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 123cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
- The reception has windows and glazed screens.
- There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- There is 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.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and bariatric chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
Reception (Third Floor)
- The reception is located to the left from the lifts.
- The distance from the lifts is 4m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 73cm.
- The reception has windows and glazed screens.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- 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.
- Seating available in this area includes: armchairs and sofas.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
Entrance (Disability Services)
- This entrance is located at the rear of Hampton House.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- 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 ramp at the entrance.
- The ramp has a steep gradient with resting areas.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
- There is an intercom at a height of 99cm.
- There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 92cm.
- The door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Reception (Disability Services)
- The reception is located to the left from the Disability Services entrance.
- The distance from the Disability Services entrance is 4m.
- The most accessible route to reception has doors permanently held open.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 72cm.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- There is 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.
- Seating available in this area includes: armchairs.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
Toilet with Adaptations (Disability Services - Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located ahead and on the right hand side from Disability Services entrance.
- The distance from the Disability Services entrance is 8m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 177cm (width) x 260cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 104cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 109cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
