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Occupational Health

St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, Paddington, London, W2 1NY

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Getting To (Occupational Health)

  • The most accessible route from the Winsland Street on-street Blue Badge bays has a dropped kerb, a steep ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
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  • Access to Occupational Health is via the Mary Stanford Building - Entrance A.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • Occupational Health is located on the slope between floors LG and G of the Mary Stanford Building.
  • Occupational Health is approximately 36m from the Mary Stanford Building - Entrance A.
  • Enter via the Mary Stanford Building - Entrance A.
    Proceed ahead up the slope and turn left at the end of the corridor.
    Continue up the slope and pass through the permanently held open doors.
    Turn right and follow the sloped corridor down to the right.
    Turn left into the next sloped corridor.
    Occupational Health is located on the right.
  • Internally the most accessible route has steep ramps or slopes, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
  • Some flooring along the route is shiny.
  • There are not resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
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Parking (Winsland Street)

Entrance (Mary Stanford Building - Entrance A)

  • This entrance is located off Winsland Street.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 96cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the Mary Stanford Building.

Department / Service (Occupational Health)

  • Location and Access View
    • Occupational Health is located on the slope between floors LG and G of the Mary Stanford Building.
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    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free access via slope into this area.
    • The slope has a slight gradient.
    • There is an intercom at a height of 120cm.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 83cm.
    • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 120cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • The following areas have stepped access: all areas after within Occupational Health.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors.
    • Some 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 provided.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, sofas and armchairs.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • The tables are fixed.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations is located on the ground floor of the Cambridge Building.

Reception (Occupational Health)

  • The reception is located ahead as you enter Occupational Health.
  • The distance from the Occupational Health entrance is 3m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The step gives access to some of the seating.
  • The height of the reception desk is 106cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 80cm.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: armchairs, chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • The tables are fixed.