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.
Outside Access (Lee Haynes Research Institute)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 142cm .
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- 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 88cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located to the left of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the ramp.
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.
Waiting Room / Area
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is approximately 8m from the main 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 a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs with armrests are available.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- 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 space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Clinical Research Room)
- There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Clinical Research Room.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- A hoist is not available.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
- All chairs have armrests available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- 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 main building.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located at the rear of the corridor.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m from the main entrance.
- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- Toilet seats do not have a high visual contrast.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
- The visual contrast of the vertical wall mounted grab rails in the ambulant cubicle(s) is high.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
- 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.
