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Entrances at St Helier Hospital

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

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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.

Entrance (Block B - Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the hospital, leading in from Wrythe Lane.
  • 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 ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 157cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 108cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a third set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 82cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the main block of the hospital.

Reception (Main Hospital Reception)

  • Location View
    • The reception is located diagonally to the right as you enter the hospital through the Block B - main entrance.
    • The distance from the Block B - main entrance is 7m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 96cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
    • The reception has screens and mirrors which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, sofas and bariatric chairs with armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Entrance (Block C Entrance)

  • This entrance is located to the side of Block C, opposite Block D - Pathology.
  • 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 very easy slope or ramp at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 118cm.
  • 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 126cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There are bollards at the entrance.
  • The maximum width between them is 113cm.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the main block of the hospital.

Entrance (Block D - Pathology Entrance)

  • This entrance is located to the side of Block D - Pathology, opposite Block C.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 108cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • 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 86cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide.
  • There are no handrails for the ramp.
  • The ramp is located between the first and second sets of doors at the entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of Block D - Pathology.

Entrance (Block E - Women's Health Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of Block E - Women's Health.
  • 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 ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 115cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of Block E - Women's Health.

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.

Entrance (Block F - Ferguson House - Rear Entrance)

  • This entrance is located to the rear of Block F - Ferguson House.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope or ramp at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors, which are push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 122cm.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 116cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 147cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 105cm.
  • There are several approaches to the entrance:
  • The approach from Block J and the Blue Badge bays has a very easy ramp with a handrail on the right going up only.
  • The approach from Block L (MRI) has a slight ramp with a handrail on the right going up .
  • The approach from Block L (Davis Unit) is step-free via a very easy slope.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of Block F - Ferguson House.

Entrance (Block G Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of Block G.
  • 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.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • There are 2 steps.
  • There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
  • 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 unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 19cm.
  • 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 104cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of Block G.

Entrance (Block J - Queen Mary's Hospital for Children Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of Block J - Queen Mary's Hospital for Children.
  • 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 ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 150cm.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 102cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 114cm.
  • The intercom is for out of hours access only.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of Block J - Queen Mary's Hospital for Children.

Entrance (Block K - Renal Unit Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of Block K - Renal Unit.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not 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 gradient varies between slight and steep.
  • There are level resting areas along the ramp.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There is a handrail on the right going up.
  • There are 3 steps.
  • There is a central handrail.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does 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 depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 92cm.
  • 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 K - Renal Unit.