Access Guide
Getting To (Multi Faith/Quiet Room)
- This route starts at the Gledhow Wing Blue Badge parking and drop-off.
- The most accessible route from here has step-free level access.
- This route also has bollards and a dropped kerb without tactile paving.
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- Access to this service is via the Gledhow Wing entrance.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- This service is located on level 2 of the Glenhow Wing.
- The service is approximately 89m from the Gledhow Wing entrance.
- Enter the hospital via the Gledhow Wing entrance.
- Turn right, go past the reception, bear left and follow the walkway to the seating area.
- Bear right and the Multi Faith/Quiet Room will be located directly ahead.
- This route to the service has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along this route.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned along this route.
- There are resting areas along this route to the service.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Dementia-friendly signage is not provided.
- The following toilet facilities are available along the route: accessible toilet (with left hand transfer), accessible toilet (with right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Gledhow Wing Blue Badge Parking and Drop-off)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the left of the Gledhow Wing entrance.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 465cm (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 Gledhow Wing entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope.
- This route has bollards.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving 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.
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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 a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located to the right as you face the Gledhow Wing entrance.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.
Entrance (Gledhow Wing Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front of Gledhow Wing at the northern 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 164cm.
- 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 automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 163cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- This entrance gives access to level 2 of the Gledhow Wing.
Room (Multi Faith/Quiet Room)
- The room is located on level 2 of the Gledhow Wing.
- The distance from the Gledhow Wing entrance is 89m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a key pad at a height of 105cm.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 105cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
- None of the tables are fixed.
- The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- The code for the keypad can be obtained from the Gledhow Wing reception.
