Access Guide
Getting To (Theatre Admissions)
- This route starts at the South East Block Parking.
- The most accessible route from here has step-free access via slope.
- The slope has a steep gradient.
- This route also has uneven surfaces, a dropped kerb with tactile paving and narrow walkways.
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- Access to this department is via the South Corridor - Level 1 Entrance.
- There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- This department is located along the Level 1 corridor, within the South East Block.
- The department is approximately 4m from South Corridor - Level 1 Entrance.
- Enter via the South Corridor - Level 1 Entrance and turn left.
- Proceed ahead beyond the double doors and Theatre Admissions is located to the right.
- 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.
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Parking (South East Block Parking)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the east of the hospital site, off Armthorpe Road, accessed through Gate 5.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
- The Blue Badge bay is clearly marked and signposted.
- The Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 262cm (width) x 510cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 107cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 102m from the South Corridor - Level 1 entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep slopes.
- This route has uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
- There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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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 not a designated drop-off point available.
Entrance (South Corridor - Level 1 Entrance)
- This entrance is located to the east of the hospital.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
- The ramp gradient varies between slight and steep.
- There are level resting areas along the ramp.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide.
- There are no handrails for the ramp.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 148cm.
- 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 open towards you.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 148cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
- This entrance gives access to Level 1 of the hospital.
Department Service (Theatre Admissions)
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Location and Access
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- Theatre Admissions is located along the Level 1 corridor, within the south east block.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is an intercom at a height of 114cm.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors open away from you.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 154cm.
- 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.
- Doors are held open along circulation routes.
- Access throughout may include moveable physical obstructions.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
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Facilities and Services
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- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas and stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Toilet and Changing Facilities (Theatre Admissions)
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
- The toilets with adaptations are located to the rear of the Theatre Admissions seating area and on the left side of the main department corridor.
- All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
Reception (Theatre Admissions)
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Location
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- The reception is located to the left as you enter Theatre Admissions.
- The distance from the Theatre Admissions Entrance is 4m.
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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 110cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
- The reception has screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- 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 without armrests, armchairs, sofas and stools.
- Some seating is fixed.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
Consultation / Medical Room (Consultation Room)
- The room surveyed was Consultation Room.
- The room is located along the rear department corridor, on the right side.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- Doors are held 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 a single manual door.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- 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 medium colour contrast.
- The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 181cm.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
- 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 (Right Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the rear of the Theatre Admissions Reception seating area.
- The distance from the Theatre Admissions Entrance is 10m.
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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 pictorial and 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 86cm.
- 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 178cm (width) x 258cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 114cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the 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 low colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- 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 94cm 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 74cm from the floor.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a low 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.
- The soap dispenser is 80cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 104cm 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 no shelf.
- The cubicle has a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 163cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
