Access Guide
Introduction
- The Speech & Language Therapy and Orthoptic Clinic is located on level 1 of the main building.
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Friday Closed.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday 09:00 - 17:00.
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Comments
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- The opening times are the general ones for the department.
- It may be open at other times for inpatients.
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 6 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 340cm x 420cm (11ft 2in x 13ft 9in).
- The nearest designated bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest designated 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.
- 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 (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
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- 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
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- This entrance gives access to level 1 of the main building.
- Manual wheelchairs are available to transfer patients.
Outside Access (Unit Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on level 1 of the main building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 146cm (4ft 9in) wide.
Reception
- The desk is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the unit 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 not a hearing assistance 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 not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Route finding signage is not available.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Waiting Room / Area
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is 2m (2yd 7in) from the unit entrance.
- There are not doors into the waiting room / area.
- The type of flooring is carpet.
- 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 television.
- Vending machines are not available.
- There is a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
- There is not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Mrs Ginette Bader Consulting Room)
- There are 5 consultation/treatment rooms available.
- The room surveyed was Mrs Ginette Bader Consulting Room.
- The consultation / treatment room is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the unit 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).
- Single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- 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.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair is not adjustable.
- There are some chairs with armrests available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Consulting Room)
- There are 5 consultation/treatment rooms available.
- The room surveyed was Consulting Room.
- The consultation / treatment room is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the unit 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).
- Single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- 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.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair is not adjustable.
- There are some chairs with armrests available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Orthoptics - Hess Room)
- There are 5 consultation/treatment rooms available.
- The room surveyed was Orthoptics - Hess Room.
- The consultation / treatment room is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the unit entrance.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- Single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 70cm (2ft 4in) wide.
- The type of flooring is carpet.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair is not adjustable.
- There are no chairs with armrests available.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- The equipment is not height adjustable so cannot be used by those unable to transfer to the chair.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Orthoptics Consulting Room)
- There are 5 consultation/treatment rooms available.
- The room surveyed was Orthoptics Consulting Room.
- The consultation / treatment room is 19m (20yd 2ft) from the unit 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).
- Single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- 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.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair is not adjustable.
- There are no chairs with armrests available.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Toilet with Adaptations
- The nearest accessible toilet facilties are located on level 1 of the main building, near the main reception area.
Standard Toilet(s)
- The nearest standard toilet facilties are located on level 1 of the main building, near the main reception area.
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.