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Nursery

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

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Opening Times

  • Monday 07:15 - 17:45.
  • Tuesday 07:15 - 17:45.
  • Wednesday 07:15 - 17:45.
  • Thursday 07:15 - 17:45.
  • Friday 07:15 - 17:45.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Outside Access (Nursery Main Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Nursery building.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 132cm .
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope Details View
    • The ramp/slope is located to the right of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the ramp.
    • The width of the ramp is 120cm.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Step Details View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is/are 2 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • This door does not open from the outside.
    • You must ring the buzzer and wait for a member of staff to let you in.

Outside Access (Classroom 4 Garden Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of classroom 4.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are light.
    • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • Step Details View
    • The step(s) is/are located at the entrance.
    • There is/are 1 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • There are identical entrances at the rear of each classroom that give access into the garden area.

Inside Access

  • There is level access once inside.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
  • Wayfinding signage is not available.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

Room / Area (Classroom 1)

  • The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Classroom 1.
  • There is level access to the room / area.
  • There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • The type of flooring is carpet and vinyl/laminate.
  • A hoist is not available.
  • There is a chair.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
  • There are some chairs with armrests available.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Room / Area (Classroom 2)

  • There is / are 4 room(s) / area(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Classroom 2.
  • There is level access to the room / area.
  • There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The type of flooring is carpet and vinyl/laminate.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • A hoist is not available.
  • There is a chair.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
  • All chairs have armrests available.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

Room / Area (Classroom 3)

  • There is / are 4 room(s) / area(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Classroom 3.
  • There is level access to the room / area.
  • There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The type of flooring is carpet and vinyl/laminate.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • A hoist is not available.
  • There is a chair.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
  • There are some chairs with armrests available.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

Room / Area (Classroom 4)

  • There is / are 4 room(s) / area(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Classroom 4.
  • There is level access to the room / area.
  • There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The type of flooring is carpet and vinyl/laminate.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • A hoist is not available.
  • There is a chair.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
  • There are some chairs with armrests available.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

Room / Area (Nap Room)

  • There is / are 1 room(s) / area(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Nap Room.
  • There is level access to the room / area.
  • There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • The type of flooring is carpet.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is not a bed / couch.
  • A hoist is not available.
  • There is not a chair.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
  • Lighting levels are low.
  • Comments View
    • This room is between Classrooms 2 and 3 and can be accessed via either classroom.
    • The doors into this room are identical from either classroom.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The shared toilet is located on the far left of the main corridor.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m from the Nursey Main Entrance.
    • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 90cm.
    • The height of the lowered wash basin is 67cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Baby Changing Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are available in the toilet that was surveyed.
    • There is a fixed baby change table available.
    • The height of the baby change table is 88cm.
  • Toilet Facilities 2 View
    • The shared toilet is located within Classroom 4.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m from the Classroom 4 Garden entrance.
    • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 59cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
    • Lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • Baby Changing Facilities 2 View
    • Baby change facilities are available in the toilet that was surveyed.
    • There is a fixed baby change table available.
    • The height of the baby change table is 90cm.

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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.