Access Guide
Getting To The Hospital
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By Road
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- The postcode to use for the sat nav is SG1 4AB.
Lister Hospital is easily accessed from the North or South using the A1(M).
From the A1(M) come off at Junction 8 in Stevenage and follow the A602 up the mini roundabout.
At the roundabout take the first exit onto Coreys Mill Lane.
The main entrance to the Lister Hospital is located off Coreys Mill Lane. - There is a multi-storey car park on site for patients and visitors.
There are also standard on street parking bays on Coreys Mill Lane.
- The postcode to use for the sat nav is SG1 4AB.
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By Bus
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- There are two bus stops just outside the grounds of the hospital.
Bus stop A buses include: 55, 80, 300, 301, 386, 390 and 635.
Bus stop B buses include: 55, 80, 300, 301, 386, 390, 635, SB8 and SB9. - There is an onsite bus stop.
- The bus stops are located at the front of the hospital on Coreys Mill Lane.
- The two bus stops are fully sheltered and have benched seating. There is limited space for a wheelchair user.
- There are two bus stops just outside the grounds of the hospital.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Stevenage Station.
The hospital is 1.8 miles (36 minute walk) from the train station.
The station is served by Great Northern, Hull Trains, LNER and Thameslink.
- The nearest train station is Stevenage Station.
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Useful Links
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- Link to getting to Lister Hospital.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Accessibility at Stevenage Station.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Bus timetables and ticketing information.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- To see the hospital map please click here (opens new tab).
- There is a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
- The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is located along the main hospital corridor next to WHSmith.
- The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 01438 284 678.
- The email address for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is [email protected].
- There are volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
- Volunteers can be found at the main reception.
- Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: Braille on request, large print on request and different languages on request.
- There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
- Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the hospital.
- Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs.
- To obtain mobility aids please contact a member of staff at the reception desk.
- Additional hospital services link (new tab) - click here.
Parking (Multi-Storey Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located on the right side of the hospital grounds.
- The car park is multi-storey.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- The height of the restriction barrier is 210cm.
- There are 15+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 128cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 10m from the multi-storey car park lift.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- The Blue Badge bays are available from level 4 upwards of the multi-storey car park.
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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 not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
- Payment machines are located on level 1 of the multi-storey car park, in front of the main entrance.
- There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- There are 4 electric vehicle charging points.
- The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 230cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
- The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The nozzle holster is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The charging points require an app or tap and pay (contactless payment).
- There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
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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 on level 1 of the multi-storey car park.
- There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.
Approach
- The surface of the approach is tarmac and block paving.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
- The ramp/slope is permanent, has a steep gradient and has no handrails.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located to the far right as you face the building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is portable.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp is 108cm.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step Details
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Opening Times
- Monday 08:30 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00.
- Thursday 08:30 - 17:00.
- Friday 08:30 - 17:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Waiting Room / Area
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is approximately 2m from the Estates and Facilities entrance.
- There is level access into the waiting room / area.
- There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is not a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs with armrests are available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 89cm.
- The tables do not contrast visually with the floor.
- There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The manoeuvring space is obstructed by the chairs.
- Announcements are in person.
- The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
- There is not a television.
- Vending machines are not available.
- A water dispenser is not available.
- There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
- There is not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are good.
Inside Access
- There is level access once inside.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- Wayfinding signage is not available.
- No Braille signage is available.
- No tactile signage is available.
- No pictorial signage is available.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located within the Maternity Pink Zone.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located ahead as you enter.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m from the Estates and Facilities entrance.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
- The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- Toilet seats do not have a high visual contrast.
- It was not possible to access the female toilet.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above the wash basin.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Related Access Guides
- To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- Lister Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
