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Epsom Hospital - Block B Bradbury Wing

Epsom Hospital, Dorking Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7EG

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Getting To The Hospital

  • By Road View
    • Epsom Hospital is located on Dorking Road (A24) to the south of Epsom. The postcode to use for the Sat-Nav is KT18 7EG. From the south, Epsom Hospital can be accessed via the A423 and Dorking Road (A24) from junction 9 of the M25. From the north, Epsom Hospital can be accessed via Dorking Road (A24) from the town centre.
    • The car park for visitors and patients is located on the left hand side of the hospital. Charges apply for Blue Badge holders in this car park. Free additional parking bays for Blue Badge holders are located at the front of the hospital.
  • By Bus View
    • A number of bus routes serve Epsom Hospital: E5: Langley Vale - Epsom - Watersedge (departs approximately every half hour from Epsom Clock Tower. The service only runs past the hospital every two hours). 166: Epsom Hospital - Epsom - Banstead - West Croydon (hourly Monday to Saturday, no service on Sunday). 293: Epsom Hospital - Epsom - North Cheam - Morden (every 20 - 30 minutes). 408: Epsom - Ashtead - Leatherhead – Cobham (approximately every hour Monday to Friday). 479: Epsom - Ashtead - Leatherhead – Guildford (every 30 minutes). To travel by bus from St Helier Hospital to Epsom Hospital, take the 157 bus from St Helier Hospital to Morden. From Morden you can take the 293 to Epsom Hospital. Alternatively, you can take the 80 or 280 from Rosehill roundabout to Sutton Station and then catch the S2 from Epson Town Centre. The H1 bus service connects St Helier and Epsom hospitals. For the standard fare of £1.50 (cash or contactless card, not oyster), patients and visitors to the hospitals can now hop on the H1 bus, which stops at Epsom Hospital, the Rainbow Leisure Centre on East Street, Sutton Hospital and St Helier Hospital. The service also offers concessions with children being allowed on for half price (75p) and concessionary pass holders allowed to board for free after 9.30am.
    • There is an onsite bus stop.
    • The onsite bus stop is located on the right hand side of the hospital.
    • The bus stop is not sheltered and there is no seating. There is space for a wheelchair user.
    • The bus stop is approximately 25m from the Front Entrance. There is a road to cross with dropped kerbs and tactile paving on both sides. There is a slight slope along the route to the front entrance.
  • By Train View
    • The closest station is Epsom which is approximately 0.8 mile from the hospital. There are direct services to Epsom station from London Waterloo, London Victoria, Sutton, West Croydon and Dorking. Epsom Hospital is a 15-20 minute walk or a short taxi ride.
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Getting Help and Assistance

  • There is a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
  • The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is located on the ground floor of Block A.
  • The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 01372 735 243.
  • 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 either the Main Entrance or the Front Entrance.
  • Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: Braille on request and large print on request.
  • There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are not 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.

Hospital Parking

  • Parking View
    • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
    • The car park is located on the left hand side of the hospital.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park does have a barrier control system.
    • The barrier controls/touchscreen can be reached from the car.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 344cm x 480cm.
    • There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
    • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point.
    • The drop-off point is located outside the Main Entrance.
    • There is not a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
  • Paying View
    • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment signs are located at the entrance to the car park, at the payment machines in the car park, throughout the car park and at the payment machines in the hospital building.
    • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
    • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Payment machines are located in the car park and inside the hospital by the Main Entrance.
    • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
    • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
    • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
  • Access to the Hospital View
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
    • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
  • Comments View
    • There is a wheelchair shelter located at the rear of the car park as shown in photograph 13.
    • There are two Blue Badge bays located outside the front of the hospital to the right hand side of the Front Entrance as shown in photograph 14.
    • There is a drop off point outside the Front Entrance but its not marked, as shown in photograph 16.
    • There are two Blue Badge bays located outside the Block A - Side Entrance as shown in photograph 17.

Outside Access (Block B Bradbury Wing Main Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, to the right of Main Hospital Entrance.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is 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 dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is a door release button when exiting.
    • The height of the door release button is 105cm (3ft 5in).
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
    • The automatic door(s) is/are push pad activated.
    • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 155cm.
  • Ramp/Slope Details View
    • The ramp/slope is located directly in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step free access throughout the building.
  • Circulation View
    • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
    • The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet and vinyl.
    • There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
    • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • Handrails are not provided in corridors.
    • Seating is provided in some corridors.
    • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Signage and Wayfinding View
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
    • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • Safe Place(s) View
    • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • Audio View
    • This venue does not play background music in public areas.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.

Other Floors

  • Stairs View
    • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G,1 and 2.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a landing.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels are good.

Lift

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located directly ahead on entering the Block B Bradbury Wing.
  • The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Block B Bradbury Wing Main Entrance.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are G,1,2.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
  • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
  • Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
  • The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
  • The clear door width is 80cm.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 107cm x 140cm.
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does not have an audible announcer.
  • The internal controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting level in the lift is low.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located on the ground floor of Block A.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
  • The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located on the ground floor of Block A.

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