Access Guide
Getting To (Dowling Retinal Suite)
- The most accessible route from the Bexhill Hospital Blue Badge bays has a very easy slope.
- Access to the Dowling Retinal Suite is via the Bexhill Hospital main entrance.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
- The Dowling Retinal Suite is located to the right down the main hospital corridor.
- The Dowling Retinal Suite is approximately 15m from the Bexhill Hospital main entrance.
- Enter the hospital via the main entrance.
- Proceed ahead past reception to the main hospital corridor.
- Turn right and follow the corridor.
- The entrance to the Dowling Retinal Suite is ahead and on the left.
- Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access.
- 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 (Bexhill Hospital)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located along the hospital road to the left of the main hospital entrance.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 236cm (width) x 440cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 7m 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 staff and visitors only.
- Parking is free for all users.
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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 in front of the main entrance.
Entrance (Main Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front of the main hospital building.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 100cm.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 115cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- The second set of doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 173cm.
- The second set of doors have a medium visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Department / Service (Dowling Retinal Suite)
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Location and Access
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- The Dowling Unit is located to the right down the main hospital corridor.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 107cm.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door has a locked extension leaf.
- The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 117cm.
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- 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.
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Facilities and Services
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- There are 8 consultation/medical rooms available.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and bariatric chairs with armrests.
- The seating is fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations is located past the main hospital reception and along the corridor to the right.
Reception (Dowling Retinal Suite)
- The reception is located ahead from the Dowling Retinal Suite entrance, on the right.
- The distance from the Dowling Retinal Suite entrance is 5m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 115cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the desk.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- 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.
- 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.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and bariatric chairs with armrests.
- The seating is fixed.
Seating Area (Treatment Corridor)
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Location and Access
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
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Seating Area
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- 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.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
- The chairs are fixed.
- 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 (Consulting Room)
- There are 4 consultation/medical rooms available.
- The room surveyed was; Consulting Room 4.
- The room is located along the department corridor, on the left.
- 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 high visual contrast.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 88cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and height adjustable chairs.
- 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.
Consultation / Medical Room (Treatment Room)
- There are 4 consultation/medical rooms available.
- The room surveyed was; T4 - Large Treatment Room.
- The room is located on the left as you enter the department .
- 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 are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
- One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
- The locked door can be opened on request.
- The doors open inwards.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- 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 medium visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and height adjustable chairs.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables and 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.