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Entrance (Main Entrance)

This entrance is located to the side of the hospital, diagonally to the left as you face the Blue Badge bays.
The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
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 ramp at the entrance.
The ramp has a slight gradient.
The ramp is over 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going up.
There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
The doors open by sliding.
The width of the opening is 126cm.
The doors have a low visual contrast.
There is a second set of double automatic doors .
The second set of doors open by sliding.
The width of the opening is 130cm.
The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
The ramp has a slight gradient.
The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
The second ramp is located between the first and second sets of doors at the entrance.
This entrance brings you onto Level 2 of the hospital. .

The reception is located to the right as you enter the hospital through the Main Entrance.
The distance from the Main Entrance is 5m.
There is step-free level access to reception.
The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
There is a lowered section at the desk.
The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
The reception has glazed screens.
There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
The flooring is shiny.
Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
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.
The seating is fixed.

This entrance is located at the front of the hospital, off the elevated ambulance drop-off point.
The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
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 ramp at the entrance.
The ramp has a slight gradient.
The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
The doors open by sliding.
The width of the opening is 123cm.
There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
The doors have a low visual contrast.
There is a second set of double automatic doors .
The second set of doors open by sliding.
The width of the opening is 127cm.
The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
There is step-free level access as you enter.
This entrance brings you onto Level 2 of the hospital. .

The reception is located straight ahead and on the left as you enter the hospital through the Outpatients Entrance.
The distance from the Outpatients Entrance is 7m.
There is step-free level access to reception.
The height of the reception desk is 111cm.
There is not a lowered section at the desk.
The reception has glazed screens.
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 which varies depending on the time of day.
The flooring is shiny.
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.
Furniture available in this area includes: tables.