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Getting To The Hospital (Basingstoke and North Hampshire Main Hospital)

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• By Road View
  • Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital is located on the A340, Aldermaston Road in Basingstoke.
    The hospital is signed from the Ring Road.
  • There are five car parks at the hospital which are well signed.
    There is a main car park located on one side of the site with accessible car parks located at the main entrance, level A entrance, DTC entrance and the Sherborne entrance.
    There are drop off points located at the main entrance and level A entrance.
    The Blue Badge bays are well marked with additional signage at windscreen height.
    Please allow extra time on arrival, as parking is sometimes difficult.
    Public car parks are barrier controlled and a pay on exit scheme is in operation.
• By Bus View
  • The Foundation Trust is serviced by regular buses from Basingstoke town centre.
    The bus routes which stop here are numbers 2, 4 and the link service.
  • There is an onsite bus stop.
  • There are bus stops located within the hospital campus.
  • There are bus shelters with level access and seating for seven people.
    An electronic screen informs you of the next six buses departing the bus stops.
  • There is a slight slope from the onsite bus stop to the main entrance.
    There are dropped kerbs at the zebra crossing with tactile paving on either side.
    The approximate distance from the onsite bus stop to the main entrance is 89 yards.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Basingstoke.
    The station is 1.7 miles from Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital.
• Useful Links View
  • Bus timetables.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Train timetables.
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  • Basingstoke train station.
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Getting Help and Assistance (Basingstoke and North Hampshire Main Hospital)

• To see the hospital map please click here (opens new tab).
• There is a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
• The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is located in the main hospital foyer.
• The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 01256 486 766.
• The email address for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is [email protected].
• There are volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
• Volunteers can be found around the hospital.
• Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: Braille on request and large print on request.
• There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the hospital.
• Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs and walking frames.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact the main hospital reception.
• Additional hospital services link (new tab) - click here.

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Hospital Parking (Accessible Parking and Drop Off)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
  • The car park is located in front of the main entrance.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does not 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) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 11 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 230cm x 470cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 5in).
  • 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 a designated drop-off point.
  • The drop-off point is located on the left hand side of the hospital, outside the Therapy Department entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
• Paying View
  • There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.

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Hospital Parking (Main Hospital Visitor Parking)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located on the left hand side of the hospital, off Dinwoodie Drive.
  • 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) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 224cm x 458cm (7ft 4in x 15ft).
  • 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 in the car park.
  • 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 throughout the car park.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
• 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The hospital entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is not clearly signposted.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 64m (69yd 2ft) from the A level entrance.
• Comments View
  • There are steps on the route from the car park to main hospital entrance as shown in photographs 11 to 15.

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Hospital Parking (Accessible Parking - A Level Entrance)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
  • The car park is located outside the A level entrance, off Dinwoodie Drive.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does not 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) is/are clearly marked.
  • 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 240cm x 470cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 5in).
  • There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
  • 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 not parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the A level entrance.

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Opening Times (Therapy Department)

• Access is by appointment only.

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Outside Access (Therapy Department)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the left side of the main hospital 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 not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 122cm (4ft).
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 125cm (4ft 1in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 107cm.
  • 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 107cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.

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Department / Service (Therapy Department)

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• Department / Service Access View
  • The Therapy Department is located on floor A of the main hospital building.
  • There is level access throughout the department/service.
  • There is clear signage on the department/service.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is some flooring in the department/service which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The department/service does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Department / Service Facilities View
  • This department/service has; a main reception, a waiting room/area, treatment rooms and ambulant toilet facilities for everyone.
  • There are 22 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
  • A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
  • A mobile hoist is available on the department/service.
  • There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located in the main hospital building.
  • There are standard toilet facilities within this department/service.

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Reception (Therapy Department)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the left as you enter the Therapy Department entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Therapy Department entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are provided in the reception area.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
  • There is a television.
  • Subtitles are available.
  • Vending machines are not available.
  • A water dispenser is available.
  • There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Patient Pod)

• There is / are 18 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; 1.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
• The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• All chairs have armrests available.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Treatment Room 2)

• There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Treatment Room 2.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
• The door(s) is/are easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Rehab Gym)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Rehab Gym.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
• The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
• The type of flooring is wood.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is not a chair.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Mini Gym)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Mini Gym.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
• The door(s) is/are easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• 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(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Washroom (Patient Toilet)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • There is/are 2 washroom(s) of this type in the department.
  • The washroom surveyed is located to the right from the department entrance and along the corridor to the Rehab Gym.
  • The washroom surveyed is approximately 15m from the Therapy Department entrance.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the department.
  • This washroom is shared.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the washroom door.
  • The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 195cm x 246cm (6ft 5in x 8ft 1in).
  • The washroom does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
  • There is not a coat hook in the washroom.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 80cm.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
  • The tap type is sensor. It is a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 110cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 132cm.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
  • The toilet has a lid obstructing the back rest/cistern/wall.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • There is a flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail but no transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 96cm.
  • There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • There is not a wheel in shower.
  • The shower does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The shower control type is lever.
  • There is no seat for the shower.
  • There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
  • The shower cubicle is accessed via a deep step.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is good.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities (Main Hospital Building)

• Changing Places facilities are located on levels B and G.
• Accessible toilet facilities are located on levels B, C, D, E, F and G.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on levels B, C, E and F.
• Shared standard toilet facilities are located on level D.
• Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet on level B (Main Corridor and Restaurant), C, D, E, F and G, and within the standard toilet on level B (Restaurant).

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Basingstoke and North Hampshire Main Hospital link (new tab) - click here.