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Speech & Language Therapy and Orthoptic Clinic

Princess Elizabeth Hospital, Rue Mignot, St Andrews, Guernsey, GY6 8TW

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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.
  • Comments View
    • 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.
  • 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.
  • Comments View
    • 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.
  • Comments View
    • 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.

Accessible Toilet

  • 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.