Access Guide
Introduction
- The Pharmacy is located in the reception area on level 1 of the main building.
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 is located to the right of the main entrance.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
- There is/are 6 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 340cm x 420cm (11ft 2in x 13ft 9in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- 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 slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the main building.
- The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main door(s) open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 106cm (3ft 6in) wide.
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Second set of doors
View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open automatically (towards you).
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
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Comments
View
- This entrance gives access to level 1 of the main building.
- Manual wheelchairs are available to transfer patients.
Waiting Room / Area
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is approximately 4m from the main entrance.
- There is level access into the waiting room / area.
- There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- All chairs have armrests.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 71cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 73cm.
- The tables do contrast visually with the floor.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Announcements are in person.
- The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not a television.
- Vending machines are available.
- There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are good.
Counter (Pharmacy)
- The counter is 24m (26yd 9in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
- There is a bell to attract attention.
- The bell is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- The height of the counter is 104cm (3ft 5in).
- There is not a lowered section.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are located in the corridor off the main reception area.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are located in the corridor off the main reception area.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- 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 normally on duty.
- This service can be requested.