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Physiotherapy - Irvine Unit

Bexhill Hospital, Holliers Hill, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2DZ

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Getting To (Physiotherapy)

  • The most accessible route from the Irvine Unit Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope, uneven surfaces and a dropped kerb.
  • Access to Physiotherapy is via the Irvine Unit entrance.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • Physiotherapy is located through the Irvine Unit entrance lobby and to the right.
  • Physiotherapy is approximately 15m from the Irvine Unit entrance.
  • Enter via the Irvine Unit entrance.
  • Proceed ahead through the entrance lobby, then turn right.
  • The entrance to Physiotherapy is ahead.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring along the route is shiny.
  • There are resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a toilet with adaptations (with right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Irvine Unit)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the Irvine Unit.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 226cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 76cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 10m from the Irvine Unit entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope and uneven surfaces.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located in front of the Irvine Unit entrance.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

Entrance (Irvine Unit)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Irvine Unit.
  • 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 is a buzzer at a height of 100cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 100cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 133cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 132cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 129cm.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 189cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.

Consultation / Medical Room (Gym)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Gym.
  • The room is located through the Irvine Unit entrance lobby and to the right.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 125cm.
  • There are double automatic doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 147cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 190cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: height adjustable tables.
  • Some furniture is fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a button to exit the room, at a height of 90cm.