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Getting To and Around at Kettering General Hospital

Kettering General Hospital, Rothwell Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 8UZ

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Overview (Kettering General Hospital)

  • About View
    • This is an acute hospital with multiple services available.
    • Facilities available in the venue include: an Amigo shop, Costa Coffee, a café, Amazon lockers and vending machines.
    • View information on opening times
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: The Foundation Wing on the first floor is accessed via slight ramp.
      The Coronary Care unit on the ground floor of the Foundation Wing is accessed via a slight ramp.
      The Cardiac Centre on the ground floor of the Foundation Wing is accessed via a steep a ramp.
      The ground floor area A wards are accessed via a steep ramp.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
    • The lower ground, ground, first, second, third and fourth floor can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is no hearing assistance system.
    • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
    • British Sign Language can be provided virtually.
    • Documents are available in the following formats: Braille (on request), large print (on request) and different languages (on request).
    • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
    • Additional facilities/services include: a pay phone, phone charging points and Wi-Fi.
    • Staff receive the following training: disability and equality training.

Getting Around (Kettering General Hospital)

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: The Foundation Wing on the first floor is accessed via slight ramp.
    The Coronary Care unit on the ground floor of the Foundation Wing is accessed via a slight ramp.
    The Cardiac Centre on the ground floor of the Foundation Wing is accessed via a steep a ramp.
    The ground floor area A wards are accessed via a steep ramp.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
  • Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
  • There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Lift (Main Foyer Lifts)

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead and to the left as you enter the hospital via the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 17m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • The lower ground, ground, first, second, third and fourth floor are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 129cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 166cm (width) x 261cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Stairs (Main Foyer Stairs)

  • The stairs surveyed are located ahead and to the right as you enter the hospital via the main entrance.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • The lower ground, ground, first, second, third and fourth floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20 steps between floors.
  • The steps have some clear markings and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Lift (Foundation Wing Lifts)

  • The lift surveyed is located at the end of the corridor on the right side of the main entrance foyer.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 40m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • The lower ground, ground, first and second floor are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 140cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 179cm (width) x 270cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Stairs (Foundation Wing Stairs)

  • The stairs surveyed are located at the end of the corridor on the right side of the main entrance foyer.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The lower ground, ground, first and second floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Lift (Area A Lifts)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the right as you enter the hospital via the area A entrance.
  • The distance from the area A entrance is 12m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The lower ground and ground floor are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 131cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 156cm (width) x 246cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a hearing assistance alarm system and a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs (Area A Stairs)

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the right as you enter the hospital via the area A entrance.
  • The lower ground and ground floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 14 steps between floors.
  • The steps have some clear markings and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Lift (Area A Level Change Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located at the end of the corridor on the first floor of area A.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has a steep ramp or slope and doors permanently held open.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 140cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 166cm (width) x 275cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • This lift gives access to the Naseby Ward and the end of the corridor on the first floor of Area A.

Lift (Area C Lifts)

  • The lift surveyed is located at the end of the corridor on the left side of area B and ahead as you enter area C.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 120m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • The lower ground, ground and first floor are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 122cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 166cm (width) x 233cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Stairs (Area C Stairs)

  • The stairs surveyed are located at the end of the corridor on the left side of area B and in front as you enter area C.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The lower ground, ground and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 17 steps between floors.
  • The steps have some clear markings and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps have open risers.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lift (Cave Block Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead as you enter the hospital via the Cave Block entrance.
  • The distance from the Cave Block entrance is 12m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The basement, lower ground, ground and first floor are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 131cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 156cm (width) x 238cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs (Cave Block Stairs)

  • The stairs surveyed are located in front as you enter the hospital via the Cave Block entrance.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • The basement, lower ground, ground and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.