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Block F - Coronary Care Unit

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

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Parking (Main Visitor Car Park and Drop Off)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the east of the hospital site, opposite Block B - Bradbury Wing, accessed from Dorking Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 17 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 267cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The nearest designated bay is 38m from the Block B - Bradbury Wing entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep ramps.
    • There is a zebra crossing with dropped kerbs that have tactile paving on the route.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located outside the main entrance to the hospital.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

Getting To (Block F - Coronary Care Unit)

  • Block F - Coronary Care Unit is/are located on the third floor of Block F.
  • Access to Block F - Coronary Care Unit is via the Main Entrance.
  • Enter via the Main Entrance and continue ahead until Block F. Continue forward and take one of the lifts on the left to the third floor. Exit the lift, go through the doors to the left and Block F - Coronary Care Unit is located on the left.
  • There is step free access, via lift, to Block F - Coronary Care Unit.
  • Block F - Coronary Care Unit is approximately 9m from the lift.
  • There is a/are manual, heavy, double door(s) between the Main Entrance and the department/service.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located to the eastern side of the hospital, leading in from the main visitor car park and drop off.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope or ramp at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 159cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 155cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the hospital.

Lift (Block F - Wells Wing Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located in the centre of Block F - Wells Wing, straight ahead as you enter the hospital through the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 69m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The ground floor, first floor, second floor, third floor, fourth floor and fifth floor can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 1800kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 130cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 143cm (width) x 246cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.

Entrance (Gloucester Ward and Coronary Care Unit)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the third floor of Block F.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 106cm (3ft 6in).
    • There is a door release button when exiting.
    • The height of the door release button is 84cm (2ft 9in).
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The automatic door(s) is/are push pad activated.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 155cm.

Reception

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located along the main ward corridor.
    • The reception point is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the ward entrance.
    • Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not visible from the entrance.
    • There is step free access to the reception point.
    • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
    • There are no windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
    • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
    • The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+) .
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
    • There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
    • The counter is staffed.
    • There is not a bell to attract attention.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
  • Reception Waiting Area View
    • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.

Ward

  • Ward Information View
    • This is a/an coronary care ward.
    • This is a shared ward.
    • There is/are 2 bay(s) available.
    • There is/are 3 side room(s) available.
    • There is/are 13 bed(s) on this ward in total.
  • Ward Access View
    • There is a/are door(s) leading into the ward.
    • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
    • There is level access throughout the ward.
    • There is clear signage on the ward.
    • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
    • There is flooring on the ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • The lighting levels are medium.
  • Ward Features and Patient Facilities View
    • A hearing assistance system is not available on the ward.
    • The ward does not play background music.
    • There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
    • A mobile hoist is available on the ward.
  • Visitor Facilities View
    • There are no accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
    • Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located on the second floor of Block F.
    • There are no standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
    • Standard toilet facilities for visitors are located on the second floor of Block F.
  • Visiting Times View
    • There are set visiting times for the ward.
    • Visiting times are 14:30 to 19:30.
    • The visiting times are the same for each day.
    • Protected meal times are between 08:00 to 09:00 and 12:00 to 13:00 and 17:00 to 18:00.

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