Access Guide
Getting To (Orthotics)
- 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 areas.
- The department is approximately 45m from the Emergency Department entrance.
- Enter the hospital via the Emergency Department entrance.
- Do not turn left into the Emergency Department, instead continue ahead up the ramp.
- Follow the corridor for a short way and then turn right.
- The Orthotics Department will be located on the left.
- This route to the department has step-free level access.
- Doors are held open 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 (Orthotics)
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Location and Access
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- Orthotics is located in the Emergency and Outpatient Area.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free access via ramp into this area.
- The ramp has a steep gradient.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
- There are no handrails for the ramp.
- 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 86cm.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps: The majority of the Orthotics department is accessed via a very easy ramp shortly after entering.
- There are no doors along circulation routes.
- Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There may be background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
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Facilities and Services
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- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Reception (Orthotics)
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Location
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- The reception is located ahead as you enter the Orthotics department.
- The distance from the Orthotics Department entrance is 5m.
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Route
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- 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 117cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
- The reception has screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- 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.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
Consultation / Medical Room (Clinic Room 1)
- The room surveyed was Clinic Room 1.
- The room is located at the end of the corridor after passing reception.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 79cm.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- 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.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 180cm.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
- The tables are fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.