Access Guide
Getting To (Neuro-Modulation Unit)
- Neuro-Modulation Clinic.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking bays has a very easy slope, uneven surfaces and a dropped kerb.
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- Access to the Neuro-Modulation Clinic is via the main entrance.
- There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- The Neuro-Modulation Unit is located on Level 10 of the Blue Wing.
- The Neuro-Modulation Unit is approximately 20m from the Blue Wing Lifts.
- Enter the Blue Wing of the hospital via the main entrance.
- Go straight ahead through the atrium.
- Take one of the Blue Wing Lifts to Level 10 and turn left.
- Go straight ahead through the doors and along the corridor.
- The entrance to the Neuro-Modulation Unit is to the right at the end of the corridor.
- Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
- Some flooring along the route is shiny.
- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Blue Badge Bays)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the right hand side of the hospital, next to the Main Entrance.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 249cm (width) x 426cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 131cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 24m from the Main Entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope, uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
- 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.
- Free parking for Blue Badge holders is restricted to 6 hours.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Lift (Blue Wing Lifts)
- The lift surveyed is located in the centre of the Blue Wing, straight ahead and on your left as you enter the hospital through the Main Entrance.
- The distance from the Main Entrance is 43m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high visual contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 94cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 201cm (width) x 158cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
Department / Service (Neuro-Modulation Clinic)
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Location and Access
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- The Neuro-Modulation Clinic is located on Level 10 of the Blue Wing.
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- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is a buzzer at a height of 131cm.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 118cm.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 119cm.
- There are double automatic doors with a high visual contrast.
- The doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 161cm.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 120cm.
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
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Facilities and Services
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- There are 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations is located on Level 2 of the Blue Wing.
Reception (Neuro-Modulation Clinic)
- The reception is located along the Neuro-Modulation Clinic corridor, on the right.
- The distance from the Neuro-Modulation Clinic entrance is 20m.
- The most accessible route to reception has doors permanently held open.
- 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 77cm.
- 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.
- The flooring is shiny and patterned.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Consultation / Medical Room (Consultation Room)
- There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
- The room surveyed was; Cubicle 2.
- The room is located along the Neuro-Modulation Clinic corridor, on the left.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 134cm.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door has a locked extension leaf.
- The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
- Some furniture is fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Consultation / Medical Room (Neuro-Modulation Clinic)
- There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
- The room surveyed was; Neuro-Modulation Clinic.
- The room is located to the left of the reception desk.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door has a locked extension leaf.
- The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 85cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- The treatment table is free standing at a fixed height.
- The length of the treatment table is 165cm.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
- Some furniture is fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.