Access Guide
Introduction
- The Day Patient Unit is located on level 2 of the main building.
- It can also be accessed externally.
Opening Times
- Monday 07:30 - 19:30.
- Tuesday 07:30 - 19:30.
- Wednesday 07:30 - 19:30.
- Thursday 07:30 - 19:30.
- Friday 07:30 - 19:30.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
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.
- There is/are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are level changes with no dropped kerbs.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- The patron does have to cross a road.
- The road is generally quiet.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
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- Designated parking bays for Blue Badge holders are available in the A&E car park.
Outside Access (Main Unit Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the unit.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 75cm (2ft 6in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.
- There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.
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- One leaf of each set of doors was locked at the time of the survey.
- The threshold in the second doorway is a 1.5cm metal lip.
Level Change (Main Unit Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
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
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- 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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- This entrance gives access to level 2 of the hospital.
- Manual wheelchairs are available to transfer patients.
Outside Access (Internal Level 2 Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on level 2 of the main building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- Level access is via lift.
- The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The door opening is 138cm (4ft 6in) wide.
Reception
- The desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The desk is generally staffed.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Route finding signage is available.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is laminate.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Waiting Room / Area (Main)
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access into the waiting room / area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The type of flooring is laminate.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs with armrests are available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Announcements are in person.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room/area.
- There is a television.
- Subtitles are available.
- Vending machines are not available.
- There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Waiting Room / Area (Eye Surgery)
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access into the waiting room / area.
- There are doors into the waiting room / area.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in) wide.
- The type of flooring is vinyl.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs with armrests are available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Announcements are in person.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a television.
- Vending machines are not available.
- There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Eye Surgery)
- There are 1 consultation/treatment rooms available.
- The room surveyed was Consultation Room.
- The consultation / treatment room is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are light.
- The door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in) wide.
- The type of flooring is carpet.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is not a bed / couch.
- There is a chair.
- There are no chairs with armrests available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Bowel Screening)
- There are 2 consultation/treatment rooms available.
- The room surveyed was Bowel Cancer Screening Nurses Room.
- The consultation / treatment room is 24m (26yd 9in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are light.
- The door opening is 68cm (2ft 3in) wide.
- The type of flooring is carpet.
- There is not a bed / couch.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair is not adjustable.
- There are some chairs with armrests available.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Ward
- There is level access to the ward.
- The ward is unisex.
- There are 4 bays available.
- There are 1 side rooms available.
- The area / room / bay surveyed was Bay 5.
- There are not doors to the bay / side room.
- The type of flooring is vinyl.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre between beds.
- All beds are adjustable.
- All beds have bedside storage.
- A hoist is available.
- The hoist is electric.
- A sling is available.
- The sling is attached by hook and loop.
- There is not a bathroom on the ward.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Standard Changing Room
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing rooms are located off the main waiting area.
- The standard changing room is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilets are located off the main corridor.
- The female toilets are 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The unisex toilets are located off the main waiting area.
- Unisex toilets are 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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- The standard toilet cubicles have a wall mounted grab rail to the left of the seat.
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.