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Getting To and Around Epsom Hospital

Epsom Hospital, Dorking Road, Epsom, KT18 7EG

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Overview (Epsom Hospital)

  • About View
    • This is a general hospital for Epsom and the surrounding areas of the county of Surrey, with multiple services available.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the most accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
    • There are 3 other entrances.
    • 2 of the other entrances have step-free access via very easy slope.
    • 1 of the other entrances has step-free access via ramp.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: the Oaks Suite (OPD) from all other areas of Block A - Headley Wing.
    • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
    • The first, second, third, fourth and fifth floors 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.

Getting Around (Epsom Hospital)

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the hospital on all floors.
    • Access to the Oaks Suite (OPD) from all other areas of Block A - Headley Wing is via a slight slope.
    • There is step-free level access to the Oaks Suite (OPD) if you enter through the main entrance and then proceed through Block C - Maternity Wing.
  • Circulation View
    • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Dementia-friendly signage is also provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lift (Block A - Headley Wing Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located in the centre of Block A - Headley Wing.
  • The distance from the Block A - Headley Wing entrance is 58m.
  • 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 and first 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 1725kg.
    • 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 119cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 149cm (width) x 217cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
    • None of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs (Block A - Headley Wing Stairs)

  • The stairs are located in the centre of Block A - Headley Wing.
  • The ground floor and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • There is a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • There is a single manual door to enter and exit the stairwell on the first floor only.

Lift (Block B - Bradbury Wing Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead and on the right as you enter the hospital through the Block B - Bradbury Wing entrance.
  • The distance from the Block B - Bradbury Wing entrance is 7m.
  • 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 630kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile 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 79cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 105cm (width) x 134cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
    • None of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities and a visual floor indicator.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs (Block B - Bradbury Wing Stairs)

  • The stairs are located straight ahead as you enter the hospital through the Block B - Bradbury Wing entrance.
  • The ground floor, first floor and second floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • 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 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Lift (Block C - Maternity Wing Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located in Block C - Maternity Wing, straight ahead and to the right as you enter the hospital through the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 41m.
  • 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 and third 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 1100kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile 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 132cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 143cm (width) x 224cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile 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 and an intercom hearing assistance system.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs (Block C - Maternity Wing Stairs)

  • The stairs are located in Block C - Maternity Wing, straight ahead and to the right as you enter the hospital through the main entrance.
  • The ground floor, first floor, second floor and third floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • 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 16cm.
  • 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.

Lift (Block E - Denbies Wing/SWLEOC Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located straight ahead as you enter Block E - Denbies Wing/SWLEOC.
  • The distance from the Block E - Denbies Wing/SWLEOC entrance is 14m.
  • 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 and third 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 markings.
    • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 125cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 138cm (width) x 239cm (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 and an audible announcer.
    • The lift has a separate door to exit.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Stairs (Block E - Denbies Wing/SWLEOC Stairs)

  • The stairs are located in the centre of Block E - Denbies Wing/SWLEOC.
  • The ground floor, first floor, second floor and third floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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.

Stairs (Block F - Wells Wing Stairs)

  • The stairs are located in the centre of Block F - Wells Wing, straight ahead as you enter the hospital through the main entrance.
  • The ground floor, first floor, second floor, third floor, fourth floor and fifth floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • 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 are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.