Access Guide
Introduction
- The A&E Entrance gives access to level 2 of the hospital.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 350cm x 460cm (11ft 6in x 15ft 1in).
- The nearest designated bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the pedestrian entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 28m (30yd 1ft) from the pedestrian entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Accident and Emergency Pedestrian Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the main building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 132cm (4ft 4in) wide.
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Second set of doors
View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
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Comments
View
- This entrance gives access to level 2 of the hospital.
- Manual wheelchairs are available to transfer patients.
Reception
- The desk is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the A&E entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is low (76cm or lower).
- The desk is generally staffed.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- Staff are not trained to use the system.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played sometimes in the reception area.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Route finding signage is available.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Accessible Toilet
- The nearest accessible toilet facilities are located in the Outpatients area.
Standard Toilet(s)
- The accessible male and female cubicles in the Outpaitients area also serve as standard toilets.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are available in different languages.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- There is not a dog toilet or toileting area.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service can be requested.