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Getting To (136 Suite)

The most accessible route from The Peter Hodgkinson Centre Blue Badge Parking has step-free level access, uneven surfaces and bollards.
Access to the 136 Suite is via the the PCDU Entrance.
There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
The 136 Suite is located on the left side of the building.
The 136 Suite is approximately 10m from the the PCDU Entrance.
Enter via the PCDU Entrance and turn right.
Proceed ahead along this corridor and the 136 Suite is located on the right.
Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access.
Some flooring along the route is shiny.
There are not resting areas along the route.
Wayfinding signage is not provided.
The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a toilet with adaptations (with right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Car Park View
- The car park is located at the front of the building.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 236cm (width) x 475cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 81cm.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
- The nearest designated bay is 10m from the Peter Hodgkinson Centre Entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
- There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
Charges and Restrictions View
- This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop-off point available.

This entrance is located on the left side of the building.
The approach to the entrance has bollards.
The entrance area is not clearly signed.
There is not 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 101cm.
There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
The doors open towards you.
The width of the opening is 154cm.
There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
The doors have a high visual contrast.
There is a second single automatic door.
The second door opens by sliding.
The width of the opening is 106cm.
The second door has a high visual contrast.
There is step-free level access as you enter.

The reception is located to the right as you enter the PDCU Entrance.
The distance from the PDCU Entrance is 2m.
There is step-free level access to reception.
The height of the reception desk is 76cm.
There is not a lowered section at the desk.
The reception has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Ward Information View
- This is a 136 suite.
- This is a shared ward.
- There are 2 side rooms available.
- There are 2 beds in total on the ward.
Location and Access View
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this ward.
- There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
Facilities and Services View
- The following facilities are available for patients: washrooms.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations for visitors is located opposite the 136 suite doors.