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Epsom Hospital - Block G2 - Woodcote Wing

Epsom Hospital, Dorking Road, Epsom, KT18 7EG

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Overview (Block G2 - Woodcote Wing)

  • About View
    • This is a medium-sized standalone building at Epsom Hospital. It is located to the south of the hospital site and houses the Cardiology Day Unit, Cardiology Outpatients and X-Ray. It is laid out over 3 floors.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via a steep slope at the most accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
    • There is 1 other entrance.
    • There is step-free access via slope at the other entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • There are no doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include moveable physical obstructions.
    • The ground floor, first floor and second floor can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • Seating is available.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair and walking aids.
    • British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
    • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: Braille (on request), large print (on request), Makaton (on request), different languages (on request), voice recognition (on request) and audio (on request).
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
    • Additional facilities/services include: a pay phone and Wi-Fi.

Parking (Block G2 - Woodcote Wing - Blue Badge Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • 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.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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.

Entrance (Block G2 - Woodcote Wing - Rear Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the rear of Block G2 - Woodcote Wing, at the end of the pedestrian walkway leading from the hospital's main entrance.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • 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 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 117cm.
  • 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.

Getting Around (Block G2 - Woodcote Wing)

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
    • There is step-free level access throughout walkways.
  • Circulation View
    • There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include moveable physical obstructions.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • There may be background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Lift (Block G2 - Woodcote Wing)

  • The lift surveyed is located straight ahead as you enter the Block G2 - Woodcote Wing main entrance.
  • The distance from the Block G2 - Woodcote Wing main entrance is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The ground floor, first floor and second 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 1000kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 89cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 163cm (width) x 131cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a low 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, an intercom hearing assistance system and a mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Stairs (Block G2 - Woodcote Wing)

  • The stairs are located diagonally to the left as you enter the Block G2 - Woodcote Wing main entrance.
  • The ground floor, first floor and second floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps have some clear markings.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.