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Podiatry and Chiropody - Irvine Unit

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

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Getting To (Podiatry and Chiropody)

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 (Podiatry and Chiropody)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Irvine Unit.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 107cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 131cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 82cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.

Department / Service (Podiatry and Chiropody)

  • Location and Access View
    • Podiatry and Chiropody is located in the Irvine Unit.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations is located in the main Irvine Unit.

Seating Area (Waiting Area)

  • Location and Access View
    • The waiting area is immediately ahead through the Podiatry and Chiropody entrance.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Consultation / Medical Room (Chiropody)

  • There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; G109.
  • The room is located off the Podiatry and Chiropody waiting are.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • 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 165cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • Some furniture is fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.