Access Guide
Getting To (The Restaurant)
- This route starts at the Main Entrance - Blue Badge Parking and Drop-Off/Pick-Up Point.
- The most accessible route from here has step-free level access.
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- Access to this service is via the Main Entrance.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- This service is located to the rear of the building on Level 2.
- The service is approximately 82m from the Main Lift.
- Enter via the Main Entrance and proceed straight ahead beyond the reception.
- At the end of the corridor turn right and continue ahead to the lift.
- Take a lift to Level 2.
- Exit the lift and turn left.
- Follow this corridor to the end and turn left.
- Continue ahead and turn right.
- Proceed ahead to the end of this corridor and turn left.
- Continue ahead and The Restaurant is located straight ahead.
- This route to the service has slight ramps.
- Doors are held open along this route.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned along this route.
- There are resting areas along this route to the service.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia-friendly signage is not provided.
- The following toilet facilities are available along the route: accessible toilet (with left hand transfer), accessible toilet (with right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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- The ramps on this route are long.
Parking (Main Entrance - Blue Badge Parking and Drop-Off/Pick-Up Point)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the front of the Montagu Hospital, adjacent to the main entrance, accessed through Gate 3.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 250cm (width) x 460cm (depth).
- The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
- The nearest designated bay is 11m from the main entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for 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 immediately on the right as you enter the car park.
Entrance (Main Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front of the Montagu Hospital, to the left as you enter the site through Gate 3, facing Adwick Road.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 151cm.
- 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 automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 152cm.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- This entrance gives access to Level 1 of the hospital.
Lift (Main Lift)
- The lift surveyed is located to the right across the main reception area as you enter the Montagu Hospital through the main entrance.
- The distance from the main entrance is 19m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
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Standard Lift
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- Levels 1, 2 and 3 can be accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a medium colour contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The weight limit for the lift is 2000kg.
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 139cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 165cm (width) x 238cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a varying colour contrast.
- The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
- The lift has a separate door to exit.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Eating and Drinking (The Restaurant)
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Location and Access
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- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door is permanently held open.
- There is a locked extension leaf.
- The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
- The width of the opening is 78cm.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
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Order and Payment
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- This area has a payment counter.
- The payment counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located to the left as you enter the restaurant.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 85cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has windows which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 101cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
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Service
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- This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
- Full table service is available on request only.
- Menu types include: countertop.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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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.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
