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The Emma Ferbrache Meeting Room

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

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Introduction

  • The Emma Ferbrache Meeting Room is located on level 2 of the main building.

Parking (Main Entrance - Blue Badge Bays)

  • Car Park View
    • 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.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • 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.

Lift (Main Entrance)

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead from the main entrance and along the corridor to the left.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • Levels 1, 2 and 3 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 130cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 148cm (width) x 268cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing and a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Outside Access (Meeting Rooms 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 both ways.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
  • The door opening is 136cm (4ft 6in) wide.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is laminate.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • An ambulant adapted toilet facility is located on level 2 of the main building.

Standard Toilet(s)

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