Access Guide
Entrance (Bexley Wing Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front of the Bexley Wing, opposite the multi-storey car park.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces and bollards.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is an intercom at a height of 97cm.
- There is a single automatic door.
- The door opens by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 125cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a low colour contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 159cm.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 108cm.
- This entrance gives access to floor G of the Bexley Wing.
- There is a revolving door to the left of the one surveyed. At the time of the survey the revolving door was not in use.
Reception (Bexley Wing Entrance)
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Location
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- The reception is located to the left as you enter the Bexley Wing.
- The distance from the Bexley Wing entrance is 17m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access to the reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 111cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
- The reception has screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- There is background noise in this area.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- 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: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and sofas.
- Some seating is fixed.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
Entrance (Bexley Wing - Beckett Street Entrance)
- This entrance is located on Beckett Street.
- 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 a very easy slope or ramp at the entrance.
- There is an intercom at a height of 94cm.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 100cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a low colour contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 116cm.
- This entrance gives access to floor -2 of the Bexley Wing.
- There is a revolving door to the left of the one surveyed. At the time of the survey the revolving door was not in use.
Entrance (Chancellor's Wing Entrance)
- This entrance is located towards the southern end of the hospital site, parallel to Beckett Street.
- The approach to the entrance has bollards.
- 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 a slope at the entrance.
- The slope has a steep gradient.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 187cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 142cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
- This entrance gives access to floor G of the Chancellor's Wing.
- There are 2 identical inner doors.
Reception (Chancellor's Wing Entrance)
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Location
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- The reception is located to the right as you enter the Chancellor's Wing.
- The distance from the Chancellor's Wing entrance is 8m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access to the reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- Lighting levels were even 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: chairs without armrests.
- Seating is fixed.
Entrance (Multi-Storey Car Park Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the north-western end of the hospital site.
- The approach to the entrance has bollards.
- 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 a very easy slope or ramp at the entrance.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 147cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- There is a second set of double manual doors.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 139cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
- This entrance gives access to floor G of the hospital from the multi-storey car park.
Entrance (Lincoln Wing Entrance)
- This entrance is located on the south-east corner of the site, just off Beckett Street.
- The approach to the entrance has bollards.
- The entrance area is not clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope or ramp at the entrance.
- There is an intercom at a height of 144cm.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 184cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
- This entrance gives access to floor G of the Lincoln Wing.
Entrance (Emergency Department Entrance)
- This entrance is located towards the southern end of the hospital site.
- 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 a slope at the entrance.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 242cm.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 166cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- This entrance gives access to floor G of the Chancellor's Wing and to the Emergency Department.
