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Chapel and Multi Faith Room

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

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Getting To (Chapel and Multi Faith Room)

  • The Chapel and Multi Faith Room is/are located on the ground floor of Block C.
  • Access to the Chapel and Multi Faith Room is via the Block A Main Entrance.
  • Enter via Block A Main Entrance and follow the corridor past three sets of double doors. The Chapel and Multi Faith Room is located on the right.
  • There is step free access to the Chapel and Multi Faith Room.
  • The Chapel and Multi Faith Room is approximately 90m from the Block A Main Entrance.
  • There is a/are manual, heavy, double door(s) between the Block A Main Entrance and the department/service.
  • Wayfinding signage is not 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.

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 A - Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located to the side of Block A, opposite Block F - Ferguson House.
  • 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 slight gradient.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 129cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 117cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There are bollards at the entrance.
  • The maximum width between them is 110cm.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the main block of the hospital.

Opening Times

  • The venue is open 24hrs.

Place of Worship / Prayer Room

  • The place of worship/room is located along the corridor on the ground floor of Block C.
  • There is step-free access to the place of worship/room.
  • The place of worship/room is clearly signed.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) for the room is/are not push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm.
  • There are prayer mats to the left on entering the prayer room with curtains for privacy. There is also a room provided for quiet reflection directly ahead on entering. The width of the door is 78cm.
  • The type of flooring in the place of worship/room is carpet.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the place of worship/room.
  • There are chairs without armrests.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
  • Background music is not played in the room.
  • There is not a speaker system in the room.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The lighting levels in the room are good.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located on the ground floor of Block B.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
  • The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located on the ground floor of Block B.

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