Access Guide
Getting To (Orthoptic Clinic)
- The most accessible route from the main entrance Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope and a dropped kerb.
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- Access to the Orthoptic Clinic is via the main entrance.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- The Orthoptic Clinic is located on level 1 of the main hospital building.
- The Orthoptic Clinic is approximately 40m from the main entrance.
- Enter the hospital via the main entrance.
- Proceed ahead past the reception desk then turn right.
- Continue along the corridor and the Speech and Language Therapy and Orthoptic Clinic entrance is ahead on the right.
- Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access.
- Some flooring along the route is shiny.
- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Main Entrance - Blue Badge Bays)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the right of the main entrance.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 365cm (width) x 440cm (depth).
- There are no hatched/marked zones.
- The nearest designated bay is 8m from the main entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope and uneven surfaces.
- There is a dropped kerb without 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 Blue Badge holders.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
Entrance (Main Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front of the main hospital building, off Rue Mignot.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is 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 159cm.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 114cm.
- The intercom is only needed when this door is locked, after 10pm.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 107cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- The second set of doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 140cm.
- The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
- This entrance opens onto level 1 of the main hospital building.
Entrance (Speech and Language Therapy and Orthoptic Clinic)
- This entrance is located on level 1 of the main hospital building.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance.
- The doors open away from you.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 146cm.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
Department / Service (Orthoptic Clinic)
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Location and Access
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- The Orthoptic Clinic is located on level 1 of the main hospital building.
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- 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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- There are 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations is located ahead and to the right from the main hospital entrance.
Reception (Speech and Language Therapy and Orthoptic Clinic)
- The reception is located ahead from the Speech and Language Therapy and Orthoptic Clinic entrance.
- The distance from the Speech and Language Therapy and Orthoptic Clinic entrance is 5m.
- The most accessible route to reception has doors permanently held open.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 75cm.
- The reception has windows.
- 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.
Seating Area (Speech and Language Therapy and Orthoptic Clinic)
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Location and Access
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- The waiting area is immediately to the right from the Speech and Language Therapy and Orthoptic Clinic entrance.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and 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 no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Consultation / Medical Room (Visual Fields)
- There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
- The room surveyed was; Visual Fields.
- The room is located to the left on entering the Orthoptics Clinic.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- 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 with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 76cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and height adjustable chairs.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
- Some furniture is fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Consultation / Medical Room (Orthoptist)
- There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
- The room surveyed was; Orthoptist.
- The room is located at the end of the department corridor, on the left.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
- 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 with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 76cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
- Some furniture is fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.