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The Bungalows - Unit 4

St George's Hospital, Long Leys Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 1FS

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Summary

  • This is a clinic.
  • Services within the building include: Eating Disorder clinics and staff offices.

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • St George's Hospital is located to the north west of Lincoln, off the A57. From the North, East and West take the A46 Lincoln Bypass towards the A1.
      Take the A57 signposted St George's Hospital, Burton, Saxilby. Take the first right onto Long Leys Lane, signposted St George's Hospital.
      St George's Hospital is located on the left, the entrance to the hospital grounds is the fourth left after joining Long Leys Lane.
      From the South take the A15 to Lincoln City Centre. Proceed onto High Street, signposted High Street, Tritton Road Trading Estate.
      Turn left onto Ropewalk and at the Tank Memorial Roundabout take the third exit onto Brayford Way, signposted Workshop A57. Continue along Brayford Way and proceed onto The Avenue.
      Follow the road around to the left onto the B1273. Take the third left onto Long Leys Road. St George's Hospital is located on the right and the entrance to the grounds is the second right after turning onto Long Leys Road.
    • There is parking throughout the St George's Hospital site, including Blue Badge bays.
  • By Bus View
    • The nearest bus stop is Carram Way which is located directly outside the St George's Hospital site. Carram Way is served by the number 20 bus.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest station is Lincoln Central Station, 1.7 miles from St George's Hospital. The number 20 bus departs from Lincoln Central bus station, a short walk from Lincoln Central station, to Carram Way. For directions please see the Google maps link. Local taxis are available from the station.
  • Useful Links View

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, different languages on request and audio on request.
  • An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
  • There is not a wheelchair to borrow to use around the building.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
  • There is not a/are not hearing assistance system(s) available.
  • Home visits services are available.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located to the left of the building.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
    • There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 505cm x 471cm (16ft 7in x 15ft 5in).
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 63m (68yd 2ft) from the Unit 4 entrance.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
    • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
    • The maximum height is 210cm (6ft 11in).
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • On Street Parking and Drop-off Details View
    • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
    • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Unit 4 Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of Unit 4.
    • 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/do 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 not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 110cm (3ft 7in).
    • There is a door release button when exiting.
    • The height of the door release button is 124cm (4ft 1in).
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.

Inside Access

  • There is level access once inside.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
  • Wayfinding signage is not available.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet.
  • The lighting levels are varied.

Room(s) (Assessment Room)

  • The room surveyed was Assessment Room.
  • Assessment Room is located to the left as you enter Unit 4.
  • Access View
    • There is not wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
    • The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is not sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
    • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
    • There is step-free access into the room(s).
  • Room Details View
    • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
    • The door(s) is/are single.
    • The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
    • The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
    • This room has a desk.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
    • There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
    • The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 72cm.
    • A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
    • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
    • Furniture can be reconfigured to allow a turning space for wheelchair users.
    • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
    • The type of flooring in the room(s) is carpet.
    • Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
    • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • Electric sockets are between 40cm and 100cm (4ft) from floor level.
    • Light switches are not between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
    • The lighting levels are good.

Room(s) (Dining Room)

  • The room surveyed was Dining Room.
  • Dining Room is located at the rear of Unit 4.
  • Access View
    • There is not wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
    • The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
    • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
    • There is step-free access into the room(s).
  • Room Details View
    • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
    • The door(s) is/are single.
    • The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
    • The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
    • This room has a desk and a dining table.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
    • There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
    • The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) ranges between 63cm and 72cm.
    • A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
    • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
    • Furniture can be reconfigured to allow a turning space for wheelchair users.
    • The seats do not have armrests.
    • The type of flooring in the room(s) is carpet.
    • Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
    • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • Electric sockets are between 40cm and 100cm (4ft) from floor level.
    • Light switches are not between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
    • The lighting levels are good.

Day Room / Lounge Area

  • There is a day room/lounge area.
  • The day room/lounge area is approximately 1m from the Unit 4 entrance.
  • There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
  • The day room/lounge area is always open.
  • There is not a/are not door(s) into the day room/lounge area.
  • The type of flooring is carpet.
  • There is not a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There are sofas and also a mixture of single seats with and without armrests.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 32cm (1ft 1in).
  • The room does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • There is a television.
  • Subtitles are 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.
  • Comments View
    • Space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre can be created by moving the seats.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located at the rear left of Unit 4.
  • There is step-free access to the kitchen.
  • There is a/are door(s) to access the kitchen.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are not push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the kitchen.
  • The height of the work surfaces are 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is not a dual height refreshment counter.
  • There is a work surface with a clear knee recess.
  • There is not a height adjustable work surface.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
  • Vending machines are not available.
  • Plastic/takeaway cups are not available.
  • Drinking straws are not available.
  • Lighting levels are good.

Garden

  • The Garden is located off the Dining Room.
  • There are double doors with a locked leaf.
  • The door is heavy, opens away from you, and is 69cm wide.
  • The surface of the garden is paving slabs and grass.
  • There is a variety of garden furniture including bench seating and a patio table and chairs.
  • The height of the patio table is 78cm.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in Unit 1 or Unit 5.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The shared toilet is located along the corridor and to the left as you enter the building.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m from the Unit 4 entrance.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
    • Lighting levels are good.

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