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Introduction

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  • The following information describes the route from Waterloo Station to St Thomas’ Hospital.
  • From the Waterloo Road exit of Waterloo Station the approximate distance of this route is 900 metres.
  • The route takes approximately 9 minutes.
  • From the Station Approach exit of Waterloo Station the approximate distance of this route is 600 metres.
  • The route takes approximately 6 minutes.
  • The route leads along Station Approach, along and across York Road to crossing Westminster Bridge Road and taking the access path to the St Thomas' Hospital main entrance.
  • The final section describes the route leading through St Thomas' Hospital to the entrance of the Evelina London Children's Hospital.
  • The majority of paths along the route are tarmac or flagstones with some slight, easy or moderate gradients in places.
  • There is street signage located along the route directing you to the hospital.
  • There are large maps located outside of the Waterloo Train Station indicating the location of St Thomas' hospital.
  • There is public parking located on Station Approach and Leake Street.
  • The potential hazards on this route include; busy roads, crossing points, congested pathways and uneven surfaces.

You are on Waterloo Station. Skip to the next section.

Waterloo Station

• There is step free access via lift, leading from the station platforms to the station concourse area.
• There are three separate exits from the station.
• Exit one consists of easy ramped access with handrails on either side. This utilises the entrance on Waterloo Road (shown in photographs 1 and 2).
• Exit two consists of lift access from the subway to just outside the station approach entrance of York Road (shown in photographs 3 and 4). If you use this exit please skip to section 10.
• Exit three consists of step free access and is used for taxis and for access to the station reception.
• Accessible toilets are available on the station concourse.
• There is step free access along the station concourse.
• Car parking facilities are available at the station.

You are on Waterloo Station - Mepham Street. Skip to the next section.

Waterloo Station - Mepham Street

• Turn left on reaching Waterloo Road for approximately 85m.
• There are bollards which have a gap of 116cm between them.
• Beyond which is tactile paving for crossing the road.
• The surface of the pavement is block paving with the occasional manhole cover.
• There is a slight gradient towards the road.
• There is a small patch of brick block paving next to the road.

You are on Crossing Mepham Street. Skip to the next section.

Crossing Mepham Street

• Cross Mepham Street.
• There are drop kerbs on either side.
• There is tactile paving on the far side.
• The surface of the road is tarmac.
• At the crossing traffic is coming from the left.

You are on Waterloo Road - Mepham Street. Skip to the next section.

Waterloo Road - Mepham Street

• There is a patch of brick block paving immediately upon crossing the road for approximately 4m.
• The surface of the pavement is block paving with the occasional manhole cover.
• There are two strips of tactile paving either side of a pedestrian crossing across the road the crossing itself has a strip of blistered tactile paving.

You are on Crossing Mepham Street. Skip to the next section.

Crossing Mepham Street

• Cross the bus lane from Mepham Street.
• There is a zebra crossing with tactile dropped kerbs on both sides.
• The surface of the road is tarmac.
• At the crossing traffic is coming from the left.

You are on Waterloo Road - Railway Arch to Mepham Street. Skip to the next section.

Waterloo Road - Railway Arch to Mepham Street

• The surface of the pavement is block paving with the occasional manhole cover.
• There are occasional strips of brick block paving
• There is a gentle uphill gradient
• Bus Stops J and K are located here, between them is a strip of tactile paving for a zebra crossing.
• Continue until you reach the end of Bus Stop K and turn left through the alleyway to reach the alternative exit from Waterloo Station.

You are on Railway Arch - Mepham Street. Skip to the next section.

Railway Arch - Mepham Street

• Turn left and head through the tunnel
• There are bollards at the entrance to the tunnel with a width of 124cm.
• Immediately beyond this is an easy slop downwards.
• The surface of the pavement is block paving.
• There is a gutter in the middle of the tunnel
• Beyond this is an easy slope upwards.

You are on Crossing Mepham Street and Station Approach. Skip to the next section.

Crossing Mepham Street and Station Approach

• Cross Mepham Street.
• There is a zebra crossing across Mepham Street to Station Approach.
• The crossing point consists of two road crossings.
• At the first crossing traffic is coming from your right.
• At the second crossing traffic is coming from your left.
• The first crossing is across one lane of traffic.
• The second crossing is across one lane of traffic.
• There are dropped kerbs with tactile paving on both the near and far sides of the crossings.
• There are dropped kerbs with tactile paving between the two crossings.
• There are dropped kerbs with tactile paving at each crossing point.
• Between the two crossings there is a cycle path.

You are on Station Approach - York Road. Skip to the next section.

Station Approach - York Road

• The lift from Waterloo Subway station is located on Station Approach. On exiting the lift continue ahead along Station Approach.
• Approaching from Mepham Street and Station approach crossing, turn right.
• There is a pedestrian crossing immediately in front of you.
• There are no pedestrian crossing signals at this crossing point.
• The crossing point consists of two road crossings.
• At the first crossing point traffic is coming from your right.
• At the second crossing point traffic is coming from your left.
• There are dropped kerbs with tactile paving at each crossing point.
• The surface of each crossing point is smooth tarmac.
• After the crossing the surface changes to an uneven tarmac shingle finish.
• The walkway is an easy slope down to York Road.
• As you join York Road turn left and continue ahead.

You are on York Road. Skip to the next section.

York Road

• Continue ahead on York Road.
• Caution is advised due to heavy traffic.
• The surface of the walkway is predominantly flagstones which are uneven in places.
• There are areas of tactile paving and small glass squares.
• There are three canopied bus stops located on the right of the walkway before the crossing.
• There are posts at regular intervals on the right hand side of the walkway
• There are large pillars on the left hand side of the walk way.
• The pillars extend almost up to the crossing.
• After approximately 175m you will arrive at a pedestrian crossing on the right.

You are on Crossing York Road. Skip to the next section.

Crossing York Road

• The crossing point consists of two road crossings.
• At the first crossing point traffic is coming from your right.
• At the second crossing point traffic is coming from your left.
• There are three lanes of traffic between each crossing point.
• There are dropped kerbs with tactile paving on both near and far sides of the crossing.
• There are no dropped kerbs or tactile paving between the two crossings.
• Each crossing point is controlled by a visual indicator.
• The visual indicators are activated by push buttons.
• The surface of the crossings is tarmac.
• Caution is advised when crossing due to heavy traffic.
• After crossing York Road turn left.
• The controls for the traffic lifts are at a height of 108cm on either side of York Road and 122cm on the central Island.
• The lights do have rotating cones.

You are on York Road. Skip to the next section.

York Road

• Continue ahead on York Road for approximately 150m.
• The surface of the walkway is flagstones which are uneven in places.
• As you approach Forum Magnum Square the surface becomes cobbled and is very uneven in places.
• The walkway is an easy slope upwards to Westminster Bridge Road.
• At the end of York Road turn right.
• The crossing is located on the left.

You are on Westminster Bridge Road Crossing. Skip to the next section.

Westminster Bridge Road Crossing

• As you reach Westminster Bridge Road there is a pedestrian crossing immediately in front of you.
• This crossing point consists of two road crossings.
• At the first crossing traffic is coming from your right.
• At the second crossing traffic is coming from your left.
• The first crossing is across three lanes of traffic.
• The second crossing is across two lanes of traffic.
• There are dropped kerbs with tactile paving on both near and far sides of the crossing.
• There are dropped kerbs or tactile paving between the two crossings.
• There are dropped kerbs with tactile paving at each crossing point.
• The crossings are operated by push button with a visual display located above the button indicating when to cross.
• The surface of the crossings is tarmac.
• Caution is advised when crossing due to heavy traffic.
• After completing the second crossing turn right.

You are on Westminster Bridge Road - St Thomas' Hospital Main Entrance. Skip to the next section.

Westminster Bridge Road - St Thomas' Hospital Main Entrance

• Continue on Westminster Bridge Road for approximately 50m.
• The surface of the walkway is flagstones which are uneven in places.
• The walkway is on a moderate upward slope.
• After the bollards the surface is uneven concrete on a moderate slope leading downwards.
• At the bottom of the slope turn right and then left
• Continue ahead towards the hospital main entrance.
• The route from Westminster Bridge Road to the hospital main entrance is approximately 80m.

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Outside Access (Main Hospital Entrance)

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  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 149cm.

You are on St Thomas' Hospital Main Entrance - Evelina Children's Hospital Entrance. Skip to the next section.

St Thomas' Hospital Main Entrance - Evelina Children's Hospital Entrance

• On entering via the main entrance, turn right and proceed past the shops on the right.
• Turn left into the North Wing and continue past the North Wing lifts.
• Proceed into the South Wing and along the corridor, turn left at the signs for Evelina Children’s Hospital.
• Turn left at the end of the corridor and take the downwards ramp.
• The surface of the ramp is flagstones; there are hand rails on both sides.
• At the bottom of the ramp turn left towards the pedestrian crossing.
• The crossing is made up of cobbles and is uneven in places. There is tactile paving on either side of the crossing.
• The entrance to the Evelina Children's Hospital is directly ahead.