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Blood Tests (Phlebotomy)

Sutton Hospital, Cotswold Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 5NF

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Getting To The Hospital

  • By Road View
    • Sutton Hospital is located on Cotswold Road (B2218) to the south of Sutton. The postcode to use for the Sat-Nav is SM2 5NF. From the north, Sutton Hospital can be accessed via Brighton Road (B2230) from Sutton town centre. From the south, Sutton Hospital can be accessed via the A217 (Brighton Road) from junction 8 of the M25.
    • The car park for visitors and patients is located at the front of the hospital. Charges do not apply for Blue Badge holders in this car park but there is a 3 hours maximum stay with no return within 2 hours.
  • By Bus View
    • A number of bus routes serve Sutton Hospital: S1: Banstead-Sutton (stops on Brighton Road, which is approximately a 10 minute walk). S3: Worcester Park-Sutton (stops on Downs Road/Royal Marsden Hospital, which is approximately a 10-15 minute walk). S4: Roundshaw-Wallington- Sutton (stops on Downs Road/Royal Marsden Hospital, which is approximately a 10-15 minute walk) - Sutton-Rose Hill-St Helier. 80: Banstead-Belmont-Sutton Hospital (stops outside on Cotswold Road, which is a approximately a 5-10 minute walk). 280: Belmont-Sutton Hospital (stops on Brighton Road, which is approximately a 10 minute walk)-Sutton-Rose Hill-Mitcham–Tooting. 420: Sutton (stops outside on Cotswold Road, which is approximately a 5-10 minute walk)-Banstead-Preston-Tadworth-Reigate-Redhill-East Surrey Hospital- Whitebushes.
    • There is an onsite bus stop.
    • The onsite bus stop is located at the front of the hospital.
    • The bus stop is not sheltered and there is no seating. There is space for a wheelchair user.
    • The onsite bus stop is approximately 15 metres from the Main Entrance. There is a slight slope from the bus stop to the Main Entrance.
  • By Train View
    • The closest station is Belmont which is approximately 0.5 miles from the hospital.
  • Useful Links View

Getting Help and Assistance

  • There is not a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
  • There are not volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
  • There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are available on request.
  • BSL interpreters cannot be provided on request.
  • Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
  • A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the hospital.

Hospital Parking

  • Parking View
    • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
    • The car park is located at the front of the building.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 380cm x 440cm.
    • There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point.
  • Paying View
    • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment signs are located at the payment machines in the car park.
    • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is for 3 hours but no return within 2 hours only.
    • Payment machines are located at the front of the car park.
    • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • Access to the Hospital View
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
    • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the Main Entrance.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not 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 not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
    • There is a door release button when exiting.
    • The height of the door release button is 115cm (3ft 9in).
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
    • 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 slight.
    • 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 ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Step Details View
    • The step(s) is/are located to the left of the entrance.
    • There is/are 4 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the step(s).

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:30 - 12:30.
  • Tuesday 08:30 - 12:30.
  • Wednesday 08:30 - 12:30.
  • Thursday 08:30 - 12:30.
  • Friday 08:30 - 12:30.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Waiting Room / Area (Phlebotomy and COPE / CFS Waiting Room)

  • There is a waiting room / area.
  • The waiting room / area is approximately 2m from the Main Entrance.
  • There is level access into the waiting room / area.
  • There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs with armrests are available.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • Announcements are in person.
  • The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
  • There is not a television.
  • Vending machines are not available.
  • A water dispenser is not available.
  • There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

Room / Area (Bays)

  • There is / are 3 room(s) / area(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Bay 3.
  • The room / area is approximately 5m from the Main Entrance.
  • There is level access to the room / area.
  • There is not a/are not door(s) into the room / area.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is not a bed / couch.
  • A hoist is not available.
  • There is a chair.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • The chair(s) is/are 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.

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 Sutton Hospital - The Malvern Centre.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
  • The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located on the ground floor of Sutton Hospital - The Malvern Centre.

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