Access Guide
Getting To (Chapel)
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge bays has a slight ramp or slope.
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- Access to the Chapel is via the main hospital entrance.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- The Chapel is located on level 1 of the North Wing.
- The Chapel is approximately 85m from the main hospital entrance.
- From the main hospital entrance, proceed ahead along the main corridor until you reach the North Wing corridor.
Turn right and continue along the North Wing corridor.
The entrance to the Chapel is on the left hand side. - Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- Some flooring along the route is shiny .
- 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; a changing places facility, a toilet with adaptations (with right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Hospital Parking (Accessible Parking)
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Parking
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- 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 hospital.
- 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 and signposted.
- 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 226cm x 446cm (7ft 5in x 14ft 8in).
- 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point.
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Paying
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- There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
- Payment signs are provided.
- Payment signs are clearly presented.
- Payment signs are located throughout the car park.
- Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Free parking for Blue Badge holders is for 4 hours only.
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Access to the Hospital
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- 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 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front left side of the hospital.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is step free 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 142cm (4ft 8in).
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 142cm (4ft 8in).
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 99cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The height of the door release button is 138cm (4ft 6in).
- Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 233cm.
- 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 221cm.
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Comments
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- There is a very easy slope if the entrance is approached from the right and there is a slight slope if the entrance is approached from the left.
Department / Service (Chapel)
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Location and Access
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- The Chapel is located on level 1 of the North Wing.
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- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
- One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
- The locked door can be opened on request .
- The door is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 75cm.
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
- 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 were even at the time of the survey.
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Facilities and Services
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- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The following facilities are available for patients: a washroom.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations is located along the main corridor on level 1.
Toilet and Changing Facilities (Chapel)
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Washroom and Shower Facilities
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- Standard shower facilities are located to the left from the Chapel entrance.
Room (Chapel and Prayer Room)
- The room is located ahead from the Chapel entrance.
- The distance from the Chapel entrance is 1m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
- The doors open inwards.
- The width of the opening is 150cm.
- 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.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- 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.
Standard Shower Facilities (Ablutions)
- The standard shower facilities surveyed are located to the left from the Chapel entrance.
- The distance from the Chapel entrance is 1m.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access into the shower.
- The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 73cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a detachable shower head.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
- There is a shower seat.
- Additional features include: coat hooks.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- The height of the wash basin is 93cm.
The height of the sink is 89cm.