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Overview (Great Ormond Street Hospital)

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• About View
  • View information on opening times.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is on-street Blue Badge Bay parking and on-street standard parking.
  • The nearest train station is King's Cross St. Pancras.
  • The nearest underground station is Holborn.
  • The nearest step-free underground station is Tottenham Court Road.
  • The nearest bus station is Southampton Row.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
  • There is 1 other entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the other entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: the Southwood Building and the Lagoon.
  • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
  • Levels S, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • Seating is available.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
  • British Sign Language can be provided virtually.
  • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Additional facilities/services include: phone charging points and Wi-Fi.
  • Staff receive the following training: Accessible Information Standard training.

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Getting Around (Great Ormond Street Hospital)

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
  • Access to all departments and wards is via Level 2.
  • Access to the Southwood Building departments is via a slight ramp.
  • Access to the Lagoon from the Premier Inn Clinical Building is via a slight ramp.
• Circulation View
  • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Lift (Morgan Stanley Building - Lift 5)

• The lift surveyed is located to the right, as you enter the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 7m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • Levels S and 2 can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 2,000kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 150cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 148cm (width) x 276cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and an intercom hearing assistance system.
  • The lift has a separate door to exit.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.

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Stairs (Main Reception Stairs)

• The stairs are located to the right, as you enter the main entrance.
• Levels S and 2 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are permanently held open doors to access the stairwell.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps have some clear markings.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Lift (Morgan Stanley Building - ICU/Clinical Use Lift)

• The lift surveyed is located ahead and beyond reception as you enter via Level 2.
• The distance from Morgan Stanley Building - Lift 5 is 44m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• Doors are held open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 ,5 ,6, and 7 can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a medium colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 6,150kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 270cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 265cm (width) x 390cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and an intercom hearing assistance system.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.

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Stairs (Morgan Stanley Building Stairs)

• The stairs are located ahead, beyond the reception, as you enter via Level 2.
• Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 ,5 ,6, and 7 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps have some clear markings.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Lift (Morgan Stanley/ Premier Inn - Lift 2)

• The lift surveyed is located to the right, as you enter the Premier Inn Clinical Building via Level 2.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• Doors are held open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 ,5 ,6, and 7 can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 1,900kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 130cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 150cm (width) x 256cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

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Stairs (Morgan Stanley/ Premier Inn Stairs)

• The stairs are located to the left, as you enter the Premier Inn Clinical Building via Level 2.
• Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 ,5 ,6, and 7 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps have some clear markings.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Lift (Variety Club Building - Lift 1)

• The lift surveyed is located to the left as you enter the Variety Club Building via Level 2.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 2,100kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 129cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 160cm (width) x 268cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

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Stairs (Variety Club Building Stairs)

• The stairs are located to the right as you enter the Variety Club Building via Level 2.
• Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps have some clear markings.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Lift (Southwood Building - Lift 5)

• The lift surveyed is located to the right as you enter the Southwood Building via Level 2.
• The most accessible route to the lift has a slight ramp.
• Doors are held open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 1,000kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • Some of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 100cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 120cm (width) x 215cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer, an intercom hearing assistance system and a mirror to aid reversing.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

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Lift (Southwood Building - Hospital School - Lift 1)

• The lift surveyed is located along the corridor on the right, as you enter the Southwood Building.
• The most accessible route to the lift has a slight ramp.
• Doors are held open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 1,000kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • Some of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 99cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 122cm (width) x 202cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer, an intercom hearing assistance system and a mirror to aid reversing.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

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Stairs (Southwood Building Stairs)

• The stairs are located ahead as you enter the Southwood Building via Level 2.
• Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are not 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 have some clear markings.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Lift (Octav Botnar Wing Entrance E Lift)

• The lift surveyed is located ahead as you enter via the Octav Botnar Wing entrance E.
• The distance from the Octav Botnar Wing entrance E is 6m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • Levels 1 and 2 can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 800kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 99cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 162cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities and an audible announcer.
  • The lift has a separate door to exit.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (Octav Botnar Wing Entrance E Stairs)

• The stairs are located ahead as you enter via the Octav Botnar Wing entrance E.
• Levels 1 and 2 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps have some clear markings.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Lift (Octav Botnar Wing Lift)

• The lift surveyed is located ahead and to the right as you enter the Octav Botnar Wing entrance E.
• The distance from the Octav Botnar Wing entrance E lift is 12m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• Doors are held open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 1,000kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 109cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 160cm (width) x 141cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

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Stairs (Octav Botnar Wing Stairs)

• The stairs are located ahead and to the right as you enter the Octav Botnar Wing entrance E.
• Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps have some clear markings.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.