Access Guide
Getting To (Blue Spa Restaurant)
- This route starts at Sanford Road car park.
- The most accessible route from here has step-free access via ramp.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
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- Access to this service is via the West block accessible entrance.
- There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- This service is located on the upper ground level of the West block.
- The service is approximately 30m from the West block accessible entrance.
- Enter via the West Block accessible entrance, turn right and proceed along the corridor.
- Follow the corridor past the main Pillar reception.
- The entrance to the Blue Spa restaurant is on the left.
- This route to the service has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along this route.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned along this route.
- There are resting areas along this route to the service.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia-friendly signage is not provided.
- The following toilet facilities are available along the route: standard toilets.
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Parking (Sandford Road Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the front of the main hospital building, off Sandford Road.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 12 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 126cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 10m from the West Block Accessible Entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not all users.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Entrance (West Block - Accessible Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front of the West Block, to the left of the Pillars Entrance.
- 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 slight gradient.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
- There is a handrail on the left going up.
- There are 10 steps as you enter.
- There are handrails on both sides, that 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 clearly marked.
- The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
- The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 14cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
- There is a bell at a height of 137cm.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 125cm.
- 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 118cm.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
- This entrance opens into the upper ground floor of the West Block.
Eating and Drinking (Blue Spa Restaurant)
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Location and Access
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- The Blue Spa restaurant is located on the upper ground level of the West block.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 135cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
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Order and Payment
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- This area has a self-service counter and payment counters.
- The self-service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located to the left from the Blue Spa restaurant entrance.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The counter height varies.
- The height of the counter is 93cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The height of the tray rail is 75cm.
- There is a section of tray rail at a height of 88cm.
- The payment counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located at the end of self-serve counter on the left.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 116cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The payment machine is portable.
- The payment counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located towards the exit on the left of the doors.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- This counter is used during busy times.
- The height of the counter is 87cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The payment machine is portable.
- The height of the tray rail is 80cm.
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Service
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- Full table service is not available.
- Menu types include: wall-mounted, menu boards and countertop.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Seating Area (Blue Spa Restaurant)
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Location and Access
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- The seating area for Blue Spa Restaurant is on the right side of the corridor opposite the food service area.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access to this area.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door is permanently held open.
- There is an open extension leaf.
- The width of the opening is 103cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is some 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.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.