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Pre-Assessment Department

Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Aldermaston Road, Basingstoke, RG24 9NA

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Getting To (Pre-Assessment Department)

  • The most accessible route from the Sherborne Building parking has a very easy slope, uneven surfaces and a dropped kerb.
  • Access to the Pre-Assessment Department is via the Sherborne Building main entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • The Pre-Assessment Department is located on the ground floor of Sherborne Building.
  • The Pre-Assessment Department is approximately 30m from the Sherborne Building main entrance.
  • Enter via the Sherborne Building main entrance and continue ahead down the main corridor.
  • The entrance to the Pre-Assessment Department is at the end of the corridor, on the right hand side.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring along the route is shiny and patterned.
  • There are resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route; standard toilets.
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Hospital Parking (Sherborne Building)

  • Parking View
    • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
    • The car park is located in front of the Sherborne building.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park does have a barrier control system.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
    • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 231cm x 420cm (7ft 7in x 13ft 9in).
    • There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point.
  • Paying View
    • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment signs are located at the payment machines, by the Sherborne building main entrance.
    • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Payment machines are located outside the Sherborne building main entrance.
    • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
    • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
  • Access to the Hospital View
    • 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 uneven surfaces.
    • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Sherborne building main entrance.

Outside Access (Sherborne Building Main Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Sherborne Building.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 116cm (3ft 10in).
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 141cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 152cm.
  • Ramp/Slope Details View
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

Entrance (Pre-Assessment Department)

  • This entrance is located on the ground floor of Sherborne Building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a bell at a height of 109cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 110cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.

Department / Service (Pre-Assessment Department)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Pre-Assessment Department is located on the ground floor of the Sherborne Building .
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 7 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations.

Reception (Pre-Assessment Department)

  • The reception is located to the left from the Pre-Assessment Department entrance.
  • The distance from the Pre-Assessment Department entrance is 1m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 115cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.

Consultation / Medical Room (Consulting Rooms)

  • There are 5 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Consulting Room 1.
  • The room is located to the left from the Pre-Assessment Department entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 180cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • Some furniture is fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Consultation / Medical Room (Health Care Room)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Consulting Room 2 - Health Care Room.
  • The room is located to the left from the Pre-Assessment Department entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 180cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • Some furniture is fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Consultation / Medical Room (Anaesthetic Room)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Consulting Room 7 - Anaesthetic Room.
  • The room is located at the end of the department corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 160cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • Some furniture is fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located ahead from the Pre-Assessment Department entrance.
    • The distance from the Pre-Assessment Department entrance is 6m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 165cm (width) x 207cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 95cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 100cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 92cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 103cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 93cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.