Access Guide
Getting To (Orthoptics)
- This route starts at Outpatients 1 and 2 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 Outpatients 1 and 2 entrance.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- This department is located in the Emergency and Outpatient area.
- The department is approximately 16m from the Outpatient 1 and 2 entrance.
- Enter the hospital via the Outpatients 1 and 2 entrance.
- Immediately turn left and the Orthoptics department will be on the left.
- This route to the department has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along this route.
- Some flooring is shiny along this route.
- There are not resting areas along this route to the department.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia-friendly signage is provided.
- The following toilet facilities are available along the route: accessible toilet (with left hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Out-patients 1 and 2 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 7 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 251cm (width) x 446cm (depth).
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
- The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
- The nearest designated bay is 43m from the Out-patients 1 and 2 entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep slopes.
- This route has narrow walkways.
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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 at the front left of the car park.
Entrance (Out-patients 1 and 2 Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front of the Out-patients 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 a slope at the entrance.
- The slope has a steep gradient.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 101cm.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 118cm.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- This entrance gives access to Level 2 of the hospital.
Department Service (Orthoptics)
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Location and Access
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- Orthoptics is located in the Emergency and Outpatient area.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- There is a locked extension leaf.
- The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
- The width of the opening is 79cm.
- The door has 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.
- Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
- The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
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Facilities and Services
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- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Reception (Outpatients 1 and 2)
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Location
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- The reception is located ahead as you enter.
- The distance from the Outpatients. 1 and 2 entrance is 11m.
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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.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
- The reception has screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 82cm to 133cm from the floor.
- There is a high-contrast mode available for the screen.
- The lower height includes the slot for scanning barcodes on patient documents.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- 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.
- Seating is fixed.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
Seating Area (Orthoptics)
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Location and Access
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- The seating area is located opposite the entrance to the Orthoptics treatment area.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access to 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 in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Seating is fixed.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
Consultation / Medical Room (Vision Channel 1)
- The room surveyed was Vision Channel 1.
- The room is located immediately to the right after entering.
- 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 an opening without doors.
- The width of the opening is 147cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Treatment rooms are in the form of long narrow areas or channels. Patients sit at one end and the screen used for testing a patient's sight is at the other.