Access Guide
Getting To (Bereavement Service)
- This route starts at the Tower Entrance Blue Badge Parking and Drop Off.
- The most accessible route from here has step-free access via slope.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- This route also has a dropped kerb with tactile paving.
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- Access to this service is via the Tower entrance.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- This service is located on the first floor of the Tower Block.
- The service is approximately 60m from the Tower entrance.
- Enter the hospital via the Tower entrance and turn right.
- Follow the corridor to the right of the Tower reception.
- Turn left and continue along the corridor. The Bereavement Service 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 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: accessible toilet (with left hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Tower Entrance Blue Badge Parking and Drop Off)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located either side of the Tower entrance.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 10 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 460cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 15m from the Tower entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight slope.
- There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for 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 a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located to the left of the Tower entrance Blue Badge bays.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.
- The maximum stay for drop-off is 20 minutes.
Entrance (Tower Entrance)
- This entrance is located on the right side of the Tower Block.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is an intercom at a height of 118cm.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 127cm.
- 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 are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 129cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- This entrance brings you onto the ground floor.
Department / Service (Bereavement Service)
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Location and Access
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- The Bereavement Service is located on the first floor of the Tower Block.
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- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 82cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
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Facilities and Services
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- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Seating is fixed.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
Reception (Bereavement Reception)
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Location
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- The reception is located on the right as you enter the Bereavement Service.
- The distance from Bereavement Service entrance is 4m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access to the reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 97cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the desk.
- The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- 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 and chairs without armrests.
- Seating is fixed.
Room (Relatives Room)
- The room is located on the left as you enter the Bereavement Service.
- The distance from the Bereavement Service entrance is 5m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 82cm.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests, armchairs and sofas.
- Furniture available in this room includes: coffee tables and desks.
- The desks are fixed.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
