Access Guide
Getting To (Anticoagulation Service)
- Anticoagulation Service is/are located on the ground floor of the Beckett Wing.
- Access to Anticoagulation Service is via the Beckett Wing main entrance.
- Enter the hospital via the Beckett Wing main entrance.
From the main lobby turn left along the corridor, passing through one set of double doors.
Anticoagulation Service is located halfway along the corridor on the right. - There is step free access to Anticoagulation Service.
- Anticoagulation Service is approximately 20m from the Beckett Wing main entrance.
- There is a/are manual, double door(s) which may be difficult to open between the main entrance and the department/service.
- There are not resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
Parking (Multi Storey Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located in the south-west corner of the hospital site.
- The car park is multi-storey.
- The car park surface consists of concrete.
- The height of the restriction barrier is 210cm.
- There are 20+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 228cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 19m from the car park lift.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
- There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
- This route has bollards.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not all users.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Parking (Beckett Wing)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located in front of the Beckett Wing, opposite Alma Road.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 241cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 7m from the Manny Cussins Centre Accessible Entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for Blue Badge holders and permit holders only.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not all users.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Entrance (Manny Cussins Centre - Accessible Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the far end of the building, opposite Alma Street.
- The approach to the entrance has bollards.
- 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 slight gradient.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
- There is a handrail on the right going up.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 109cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- There is a second, single automatic door.
- The door is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 126cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
Outside Access (Beckett Wing 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 not/do not 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 a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 145cm (4ft 9in).
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 131cm (4ft 4in).
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 154cm.
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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 slight.
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Department / Service (The Anticoagulation Service)
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Department / Service Access
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- The Anticoagulation Service is located on the ground floor of the Beckett Wing.
- There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- 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 good.
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Department / Service Facilities
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- This department/service has; a main reception, a waiting room/area, consultation rooms and ambulant toilet facilities for everyone.
- There are 4 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 on the ground floor of the Beckett Wing.
- There are standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to the left of the corridor from the main entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the department 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 low (76cm or lower).
- There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- 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.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
- 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 a television.
- Subtitles are available.
- 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 good.
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Comments
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- The waiting room also has a curtained off treatment area with an adjustable chair.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Room 1)
- There is / are 4 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Room 1.
- 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 easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- 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.
- There are some 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.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female toilet is located in the corridor leading from reception.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 1m from the reception desk.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The toilet seats have a high visual contrast.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
- The visual contrast of the horizontal wall mounted grab rail(s) in the ambulant cubicle(s) is high.
- The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above the basin.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The male toilet is located in the corridor leading from reception.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 1m from the reception desk.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- The visual contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The toilet seats have a high visual contrast.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
- The visual contrast of the horizontal wall mounted grab rail(s) in the ambulant cubicle(s) is high.
- The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above the basin.
- Lighting levels are good.
Related Access Guides
- To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- St James's University Beckett Wing link (new tab) - click here.
- Parking at St James's University Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
- Entrances at St James's University Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
- Public Toilets at St James's University Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
- Getting To and Around St James's University Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
