Access Guide
Summary
- This is a health centre property.
- Services within the building include: Children's and Young People's Speech and Language Therapy, Health Visiting, Nutrition & Dietetics - Diabetes and Pulmonary Rehab.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Nevells Road Health Centre is located on Nevells Road and can be accessed by the A1. Head north-east on A1(M). At junction 9, exit onto Letchworth Gate/A505 towards Letchworth. Turn left to stay on Letchworth Gate/A505. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Pixmore Way and then Follow Norton Way Street to Nevells Road. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Norton Way Street, At the second roundabout, take the 1st exit and stay on Norton Way Street and continue straight. Turn left onto Nevells Road and then the Nevells Road Health Centre is located on the right.
- Nevells Road Health Centre has its own car park for staff and visitors with 2 Blue Badge bays.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stop is located on Bedford Road which is 0.2 miles from Nevells Road Health Centre. Routes 53, 96A, 97 and W7 operate here.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Letchworth Garden City which is approximately 0.3 miles from the Nevells Road Health Centre.
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Useful Links
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- Please see the links below for the bus providers near Nevells Road Health Centre.
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- Please see the links below for the train providers at Letchworth Garden City.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
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Getting Help and Assistance
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request, large print on request, Makaton on request and different languages on request.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- There is not a wheelchair to borrow to use around the building.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
- Home visits services are available.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located in front of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 285cm x 440cm (9ft 4in x 14ft 5in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 8m (8yd 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 uneven surfaces.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- On street Blue Badge parking is located on Nevells Road.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- Standard marked parking bays are located on Nevells Road.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Getting To (Nevells Road Surgery Physiotherapy)
- Nevells Road Surgery Physiotherapy is/are located straight ahead on entering.
- Access to Nevells Road Surgery Physiotherapy is via the Main Entrance.
- Entre via the Nevells Road Surgery Main Entrance and continue straight ahead. Nevells Road Surgery Physiotherapy is located straight ahead.
- There is step free access to Nevells Road Surgery Physiotherapy.
- Nevells Road Surgery Physiotherapy is approximately 12m from the Main Entrance.
- There is a/are manual, heavy, double door(s) between the Main Entrance and the department/service.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
Opening Times
- Access is by appointment only.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the 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 dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The automatic door(s) is/are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 84cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located leading from the roadway to the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the ramp.
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Comments
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- The push pad to enter the building is located to the left of the door and is 98cm high.
- The push pad to exit the building is located to the right of the door and is 105cm high.
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to the right as you enter.
- The reception point is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
- Clear signage for the reception area/desk is 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 sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is a bell to attract attention.
- The bell is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- 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 not provided in the reception area.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- 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.
- The seats do not have 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 not a television.
- Vending machines are not available.
- A water dispenser is not 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 moderate to good.
Entrance (Physiotherapy and Speech and Language Therapy Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located straight ahead as you enter the main entrance.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the ramp.
- The width of the ramp is 130cm.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are low to moderate.
Department / Service (Nevells Road Surgery Physiotherapy)
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Department / Service Access
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- Nevells Road Surgery Physiotherapy is located straight ahead on entering the 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 moderate to good.
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Department / Service Facilities
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- This department/service has; a main reception, a waiting room/area and treatment rooms.
- There are 5 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
- A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
- A mobile hoist is not available on the department/service.
- There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
- Accessible toilet facilities are located straight ahead on entering Nevells Road Surgery Main Entrance.
- There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
- Standard toilet facilities are located just outside the Physiotherapy entrance.
Waiting Room / Area (Physiotherapy and Speech and Language Therapy)
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is approximately 26m from the Nevells Road Surgery Main Entrance.
- There is level access into the waiting room / area.
- There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is not a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Chairs with armrests are not available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Announcements are in person.
- 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 not a television.
- Vending machines are not available.
- A water dispenser is not available.
- There is not 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 good.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Treatment Room 3)
- There is / are 5 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Treatment Room 3.
- 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.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 65cm (2ft 2in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- A hoist is not available.
- 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.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Speech and Language Therapy)
- There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; 3.
- 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.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is not 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 no chairs with armrests available.
- Some 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.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Right Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located straight ahead as you enter the Main Entrance.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is poor.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 276cm (5ft 5in x 9ft 1in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 120cm from floor level.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 164cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 106cm (3ft 6in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 106cm (3ft 6in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- There is a flip down baby change table available.
- The height of the baby change table is 90cm.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located straight ahead on entering.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m from the Main Entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- There is Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Related Access Guides
- To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- Nevells Road Blue Badge Bay to Nevells Road Health Centre Main Entrance link (new tab) - click here.
- Nevells Road Surgery link (new tab) - click here.