Access Guide
Parking (Block G2 - Woodcote Wing - Blue Badge Parking)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the front of Block G2 - Woodcote Wing, accessed off Woodcote Green Road.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 264cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 131cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 24m from the Block G2 - Woodcote Wing 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 Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for all users.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Getting To (Block G2 - Cardiology Day Unit)
- Block G2 - Cardiology Day Unit is/are located on the ground floor of Block G2.
- Access to Block G2 - Cardiology Day Unit is via the Block G2 - Main Entrance.
- Enter via Block G2 - Main Entrance and the Block G2 - Cardiology Day Unit is located on the right.
- There is step free access to Block G2 - Cardiology Day Unit.
- Block G2 - Cardiology Day Unit is approximately 6m from the Block G2 - Main Entrance.
- 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.
Entrance (Block G2 - Woodcote Wing - Main Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front of Block G2 - Woodcote Wing, leading in from the Block G2 - Woodcote Wing- Blue Badge parking.
- 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 slope at the entrance.
- The slope has a steep gradient.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 130cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor of Block G2 - Woodcote Wing.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:00 - 16:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00.
- Wednesday 07:30 - 19:00.
- Thursday 07:30 - 19:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 16:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located within the waiting area room to the right on entering the ward.
- The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) 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 low (76cm or lower) .
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- 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.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
- The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
- There is a television.
- Subtitles are available.
- Vending machines are not available.
- A water dispenser is not available.
- There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- There is a single, heavy door that is permanently held open which leads to the reception and waiting area.
- This width of the door entrance is 86cm.
Ward
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Ward Information
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- This is a/an cardiology day ward.
- This is a shared ward.
- There is/are 1 bay(s) available.
- There is/are 0 side room(s) available.
- There is/are 6 bed(s) on this ward in total.
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Ward Access
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- 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 140cm (4ft 7in).
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 123cm (4ft).
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The height of the door release button is 125cm (4ft 1in).
- 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.
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Relatives' Room
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- There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
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Ward Features and Patient Facilities
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- 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 not available on the ward.
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Visitor Facilities
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- There are accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
- There are no standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
- Standard toilet facilities for visitors are located on the first floor of Block G2.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located along the main ward corridor.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 84cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 260cm x 305cm.
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 194cm.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is medium.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are pedal bin and clinical waste disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 170cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 103cm (3ft 5in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 113cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 104cm (3ft 5in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Related Access Guides
- To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- Block G2 - Outpatients & SWLEOC link (new tab) - click here.
- Parking at Epsom Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
- Entrances at Epsom Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
- Toilets at Epsom Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
- Getting To and Around Epsom Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
