Access Guide
Getting To (Barista and Baker)
- The most accessible route from the accessible parking to the Main Hospital Entrance has a slight ramp or slope.
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- Access to Barista and Baker is via the Main Hospital Entrance.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- Barista and Baker is located on the ground floor, directly in front when entering via the Main Hospital Entrance.
- Barista and Baker is approximately 5m from the Main Hospital Entrance.
- Enter via the Main Hospital Entrance and Barista and Baker is located directly ahead.
- 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.
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Parking (Accessible Parking)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the right of the main hospital entrance and to the right of the hospital building.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 15+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 290cm (width) x 556cm (depth).
- There are no hatched/marked zones.
- The nearest designated bay is 15m from the Main Hospital Entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
- There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
Entrance (Main Hospital Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front of the hospital building.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- There is a buzzer at a height of 129cm.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 114cm.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 100cm.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors .
- The second set of doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 150cm.
- The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Eating and Drinking (Barista and Baker)
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Location and Service
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- Barista and Baker is located on the ground floor, directly in front when entering the hospital via the Main Hospital Entrance.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
- Full table service is available on request only.
- Menus are wall-mounted and available on a board.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The self-service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located to the right as you enter Barista and Baker.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 109cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 84cm.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is some 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 this area includes: chairs without armrests and stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
- Some tables are fixed.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
