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Cashiers Office

St Helier Hospital, Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 1AA

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Getting To (Cashiers Office)

  • The Cashiers Office is/are located on the ground floor of the Ferguson House.
  • Access to the Cashiers Office is via the Block F - Ferguson House - main entrance.
  • Enter via Block F - Ferguson House - main entrance, continue through two sets of double doors and Cashiers is located to your right.
  • There is step free access to the Cashiers Office.
  • The Cashiers Office is approximately 10m from the Block F - Ferguson House - main entrance.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

Parking (Main Visitor Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the north of the hospital site, off Wrythe Lane, next to Block F - Ferguson House.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • The height of the restriction barrier is 270cm.
    • There are 20 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 466cm (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 39m from the Block F - Ferguson House - main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • This route has narrow walkways and bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • 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
    • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
    • There is 1 electric vehicle charging point.
    • The dimensions of the electric vehicle charging bay are 250cm (width) x 485cm (depth).
    • The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • An online account is required to use the charging point.
    • Payment can be made with a membership/loyalty card (contactless).
    • The EV charging point is operated by BP Pulse.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Block F - Ferguson House - Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of Ferguson House, facing Wrythe Lane, leading in from the main visitor car park.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is ramped and stepped access at the entrance.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • There are level resting areas along the ramp.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • There are 19 steps.
  • 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 step markings are not clearly visible.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 108cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 116cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of Block F - Ferguson House.

Opening Times

  • Monday 13:30 - 15:45.
  • Monday 09:15 - 12:30.
  • Tuesday 13:30 - 15:45.
  • Tuesday 09:15 - 12:30.
  • Wednesday 09:15 - 12:30.
  • Wednesday 13:30 - 15:45.
  • Thursday 13:30 - 15:45.
  • Thursday 09:15 - 12:30.
  • Friday 09:15 - 12:30.
  • Friday 13:30 - 15:45.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.
  • Comments View
    • The Cashiers Office is closed for lunch between 12:30 and 13:30.

Entrance (Cashiers Office)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located in the ground floor of Ferguson House.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 125cm .
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 80cm.

Counter

  • The Cashiers counter is located on the ground floor of Ferguson House.
  • The counter is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Cashiers Office entrance.
  • The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the counter.
  • The lighting levels at the counter are medium.
  • The height of the 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.

Inside Access

  • There is level access once inside.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • Wayfinding signage is not available.
  • The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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