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Fosters Restaurant

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Great Western Road, Gloucester, GL1 3NN

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Getting To (Fosters Restaurant)

  • This route starts at the Tower entrance Blue Badge parking.
  • 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 ground floor of the Tower Block, to the far right corner of the building from Tower entrance.
  • The service is approximately 64m from the Tower entrance.
  • Turn right after entering the Tower entrance and go through the doors towards the Tower reception.
  • Take the corridor to the right of the reception desk and continue to the end of the corridor and through the doors to the lift area.
  • Go through the doors to the right of the lifts, then turn immediately left.
  • At the end of the corridor turn right and continue along the corridor.
  • Fosters Restaurant is on the left.
  • This route to the service has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door 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)

  • Car Park View
    • 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.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • 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.

Eating and Drinking (Fosters Restaurant)

  • Location and Access View
    • Fosters Restaurant is located to the far right corner of the Tower Block from the Tower entrance.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There are double automatic doors.
    • The doors are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 158cm.
    • The doors have a medium colour contrast.
    • There is another identical door used to access the restaurant.
    • Both doors have touch pads to exit at a height of 113cm.
  • Order and Payment View
    • This area has counters where food and drink can be ordered, self-service counters and payment counters.
    • The payment counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located straight ahead from the Fosters Restaurant entrance.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 90cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 90cm.
    • The payment machine is portable.
    • The height of the tray rail is 90cm.
    • The self-service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the right as you enter the food service area.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The counter surveyed is a self-service salad bar.
    • The height of the counter is 90cm.
    • 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 height of the tray rail is 90cm.
  • Service View
    • This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menu types include: wall-mounted and countertop.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • 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.
    • 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 the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.