Access Guide
Summary
- This is a community hospital.
- Services within the building include: Outpatients Department, Urgent Treatment Centre X-Ray Department and a Ward.
Opening Times
- Monday 07:00 - 20:30.
- Tuesday 07:00 - 20:30.
- Wednesday 07:00 - 20:30.
- Thursday 07:00 - 20:30.
- Friday 07:00 - 20:30.
- Saturday 07:00 - 20:30.
- Sunday 07:00 - 20:30.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- If coming from the either the North or South on the A16 exit and head West on Holbeach Road/A151. At the roundabout, take the second exit and stay on Holbeach Road/A151 carry on and at the roundabout, take the second exit onto West Elloe Avenue/A151 then turn right onto Pinchbeck Road/B1356 carry on until you cross the Drain and then take the first on the right and Johnson Community Hospital is straight ahead. The post-code for the SAT-NAV is PE11 3PB.
- There is a large free car park with Blue Badge bays available.
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By Bus
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- The number 62 bus service runs to and from the Johnson Community Hospital and has an on-site bus stop.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Spalding, there are several bus and taxi services which run from here.
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Useful Links
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- Lincolnshire bus service information and timetables.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Information for Spalding train station.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request, large print on request, Makaton on request, different languages on request, voice recognition CD on request and audio on request.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- There is a wheelchair to borrow to aid transferring around the building.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- Home visits services are available.
Parking
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Parking
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- The venue does have a dedicated car park.
- The car park is located at the front of the Hospital building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height is 280cm (9ft 2in).
- The car park does have a barrier control system.
- Controls at the barrier are within the range of 100cm to 110cm.
- The barrier controls/touchscreen can be reached from the car.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted and have markings which are faded.
- There is/are 12 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 240cm x 490cm (7ft 10in x 16ft 1in).
- There is not 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.
- There is an additional car park for staff.
- There are also blue badge bays on the left side of the hospital.
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Paying
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- There are not parking charges for the car park.
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Access from the Car Park
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- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is clearly signposted.
- The surface on the approach to the entrance is block paving and paving slabs.
- There is tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 45m (49yd 8in) from the main hospital entrance.
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Comments
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- The barrier control system is used between the hours of 10pm and 6am.
Bus Stop(s) and Drop-off Point(s)
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Bus Stop(s)
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- There is an onsite bus stop.
- The bus stop is located in front of the main hospital entrance, to the left of the car park.
- The bus stop is sheltered. The bus stop has bench seating. There is room for a wheelchair to manoeuvre in the bus stop.
- From the bus stop head towards the main building entrance which is clearly signed, cross the road from the drop-off area via the crossing. There are dropped kerbs with tactile paving at each end of the crossing. From the crossing bear slightly left and the main hospital entrance is directly ahead. The distance from the bus stop is approximately 40m.
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Drop-off Point(s)
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- There is a/are clearly marked onsite drop-off point(s).
- The drop-off area is to the left of the main hospital entrance and is also used as a taxi pick up and drop-off area.
- There are no roads to cross from the drop-off point. There is level access from the drop-off points. From the drop-off point go to the right and follow the sign which leads to the main entrance on the left.
Outside Access (Main Hospital 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 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.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 146cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- 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 148cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Reception (Main Hospital Reception)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located directly ahead on entering via the main hospital entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main hospital entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly 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 not 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 high (110cm+).
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- 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 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 are seats with armrests on both sides.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
- There is not a television.
- 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.
- The lighting levels are good.
Getting Around The Building
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are provided in some corridors.
- There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- Lighting levels of at least 100 lux at floor level, were recorded in all corridors surveyed.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in public areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.
Eating and Drinking (The Coffee Pot Cafe)
- The following information is for the café.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main hospital entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 102cm (3ft 4in).
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks and drinks.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right of the main entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of this lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- Lighting levels are at least 100 lux at floor level in the lift lobby.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is poor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is fair.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 160cm x 140cm (5ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is good.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors and on the ground floor.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels are good.
Place of Worship / Prayer Room (Multi Faith Room)
- The Prayer Room is located on the first floor.
- There is step-free access to the Prayer Room.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) for the room is/are not push pad activated.
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) may be difficult for some to open.
- The width of the door opening is 89cm.
- The type of flooring in the room is carpet.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room.
- There are chairs with armrests on both sides.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
- Background music is not played in the room.
- There is not a speaker system in the room.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels in the room are good.
- There are washing facilities available.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, in the corridor next to the Coffee Pot Café.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main hospital entrance.
- There is level access into this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The door is heavy.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 78cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 182cm x 208cm (5ft 12in x 6ft 10in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The toilet has a non-slip floor.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 78cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 158cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- There is not a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The tap type is sensor.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 127cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 134cm (4ft 5in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
- Lighting levels are at least 100 lux at floor level.
Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the first floor of the building in the lift lobby area.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the lift.
- There is level access into this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The door is heavy.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 81cm (2ft 8in).
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 195cm x 210cm (6ft 5in x 6ft 11in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The toilet has a non-slip floor.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 160cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The tap type is sensor.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 119cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 131cm (4ft 4in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
- Lighting levels are at least 100 lux at floor level.
Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located in the corridor next to the Coffee Pot Cafe on the ground floor.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main hospital entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access into the shared toilet(s).
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
- The tap type is sensor.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
- Lighting levels are good.
- Lighting levels are at least 100 lux at floor level.
Parent and Baby Room (Ground Floor)
- There is a parent and baby room in the venue.
- The parent and baby room is located on the ground floor, in the corridor next to the Coffee Pot Café.
- The parent and baby room is approximately 16m from the main hospital entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access into the parent and baby room.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
- The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
- The baby change table is not height adjustable.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 103cm (3ft 5in).
- There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
- There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
- The height of the wash basin is 74cm.
- The tap type is sensor.
- There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a chair with armrests on both sides.
- There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels are good.