Access Guide
Getting To (Discharge Lounge)
- This route starts at A and E parking.
- The most accessible route from here has step-free access via slope.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
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- Access to this department is via the Emergency Department entrance.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- This department is located in the Emergency and Outpatient area of the hospital.
- The department is approximately 83m from Emergency Department entrance.
- Enter the hospital via the Emergency Department entrance.
- Do not turn left into the Emergency Department but instead continue ahead up the ramp.
- Follow the corridor for a short way and then turn right.
- Follow the corridor to the end and then turn left.
- The Discharge Lounge will then be on the right.
- This route to the department has step-free level access.
- There is a manual door along this route.
- Some flooring is shiny along this route.
- There are resting areas along this route to the department.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia-friendly signage is not provided.
- The following toilet facilities are available along the route: accessible toilet (with right hand transfer).
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Parking (A and E Parking)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located in the centre of the hospital site, accessed through Gate 3, off Armthorpe Road.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 277cm (width) x 502cm (depth).
- The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
- The nearest designated bay is 48m from the A and E entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep slopes.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not all users.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located to the rear left of the car park.
Entrance (A and E Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front of the A and E department.
- 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.
- There are not any level resting areas along the ramp.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
- There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 120cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- There is a second set of double manual doors.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 142cm.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
- The ramp has a steep gradient.
- There are not any level resting areas along the ramp.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide.
- There is a handrail on the right going up.
- This entrance gives access to Level 2 of the hospital.
Department Service (Discharge Lounge)
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Location and Access
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- Discharge Lounge is located in the Emergency and Outpatient area of the hospital.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 103cm.
- There is an intercom at a height of 117cm.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors open towards you.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 82cm.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There are no doors along circulation routes.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
- There is background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
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Facilities and Services
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- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Toilet and Changing Facilities (Discharge Lounge)
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located on the right after entering the Discharge Lounge.
- The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
- Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the right as you enter the Discharge Lounge.
- The single standard toilet is for both males and females.
Reception (Discharge Lounge)
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Location
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- The reception is located around to the right after entering the Discharge Lounge.
- The distance from the Discharge Lounge entrance is 10m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access to the reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 111cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the desk.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- 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: chairs with armrests and armchairs.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and height adjustable tables.
Consultation / Medical Room (Bed Area)
- The room surveyed was Bed Area.
- The room is located immediately after passing the reception.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
- The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 186cm.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in this room includes: height adjustable tables.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the right after entering the Discharge Lounge.
- The distance from the Discharge Lounge entrance is 6m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 89cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 194cm (width) x 226cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 126cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the non-transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a high colour contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 101cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a long mirror.
- There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
- The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
- The cubicle has a waste bin and a clinical waste bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.