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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • St George's Park Hospital is located to the North East of Morpeth in Northumberland.
    From the A1 take the A197 (via A192 if Southbound) and turn off Dark Lane at the Morpeth NHS Centre, where St Georges Park is clearly signposted.
    Follow the road uphill for approximately half a mile until you reach the car park.
  • The venue has its own car park with designated Blue Badge bays and a drop-off point located in front of the building.
    There are further car parks located around the grounds.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop located in front of the hospital, served by Travel Tyne (PCL Group) bus T1B.
• By Train View
  • The nearest railway station is Morpeth, located approximately 1.5 miles away.
• Useful Links View
  • Tyne Travel local buses.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Morpeth railway station.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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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, different languages on request and audio on request.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow to use around the building.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• There is a/are hearing assistance system(s) available.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 21/02/2022.
• The hearing loop was working at the time of testing.
• Home visits services are available.
• St. George’s Park are working with Deaflink, a local charity to provide a service called Health Navigators, which will specifically support deaf people who use BSL as a first language to use the services here.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located at the front of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 8 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 380cm x 590cm (12ft 6in x 19ft 4in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 70m (76yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located in front of the building.

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Getting To

• The South Wing is/are located to the right as you enter, beyond the main reception.
• To see the building map please click here (opens new tab).
• Access to the South Wing is via the Building 4 - Hub & Circulation Links main entrance.
• From the Building 4 main entrance take a slight right and follow the route around the central seating area.
  The South Wing corridor entrance is on the right after the reception desk.
• There is step free access to the South Wing.
• The South Wing is approximately 10m from the Building 4 - Hub & Circulation Links main entrance.
• There are resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.

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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.
  • There are bollards outside this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 142cm.
  • The bollard(s) has/have a good colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 71cm (2ft 4in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 158cm.
  • 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 160cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading up to 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.

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Area(s)

• The facilities/services located in the South Wing include; the prayer room/chapel, patients bureau/cashier, patient and carer involvement team, friends and family resource centre, Kiff Kaff breakout area, meeting/interview rooms and offices.
• There is step-free access throughout the area.
• There are not doors in lobby areas/corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
• The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
• The main walkway(s)/aisle(s) in the open plan office(s) are wide enough for wheelchair users to pass.
• The type of flooring in the open plan/communal areas is carpet and vinyl.
• There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the floor/area.
• Overhead signage is provided in this area.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• None of the doors in this area have Braille signage.
• None of the doors in this area have tactile signage.
• There is not background music in this area.
• There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

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• Breakout Area(s) View
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the breakout area(s).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user within the breakout space(s).
  • The following types of seating can be found in breakout space(s); chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • The clear floor space beneath tables in the breakout space(s) is 71cm.
  • Vending machines are not available.
  • A cash machine is not available.

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Opening Times (Patients Bureau/Cashier)

• Monday 09:30 - 12:00.
• Monday 13:00 - 15:00.
• Tuesday 09:30 - 12:00.
• Tuesday 13:00 - 15:00.
• Wednesday 09:30 - 12:00.
• Wednesday 13:00 - 15:00.
• Thursday 09:30 - 12:00.
• Thursday 13:00 - 15:00.
• Friday 09:30 - 12:00.
• Friday 13:00 - 15:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Counter (Patients Bureau/Cashier)

• The Patients Bureau/Cashier is located to the right of the South Wing corridor.
• The counter is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• Clear signage for the counter is not visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to the counter.
• The lighting levels at the counter are good.
• The height of the 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.

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Place of Worship / Prayer Room (Chapel)

• The Prayer Room is located on the left of the South Wing corridor.
• There is step-free access to the Prayer Room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) for the room is/are not push pad activated.
• The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
• The door(s) has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
• The width of the door opening is 82cm.
• The chaplaincy office is located to the left of the Chapel entrance and may be used for meetings, as shown in photographs 8 to 10.
• The type of flooring in the room is carpet.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room.
• There are chairs without armrests.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• Background music is played in the room.
• There is a speaker system in the room.
• The speaker system is used during services.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels in the room are good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Right 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 rear right of the South Wing, off the Kiff Kaff breakout area.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 60m (65yd 1ft) from the main 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 outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • 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 151cm x 265cm (4ft 11in x 8ft 8in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 81cm (2ft 8in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush 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 poor.
  • 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 poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • 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 123cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a fixed horizontal rail without a padded backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • 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 not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 96cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 116cm (3ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located to the right of the South Wing corridor, before the Kiff Kaff breakout area.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 55m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • It was not possible to access the female toilet.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The male toilet is located to the rear right of the South Wing, off the Kiff Kaff breakout area.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 60m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • It was not possible to access the male toilet.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Building 4 - Hub & Circulation Links link (new tab) - click here.