Access Guide
Getting To (Rheumatology Daycare Unit)
- The most accessible route from the Therapy Services Blue Badge parking bays has a slight ramp or slope, uneven surfaces and a dropped kerb with tactile paving.
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- Access to The Rheumatology Daycare Unit is via the Therapy Services entrance.
- There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- The Rheumatology Daycare Unit is located on Level 4 of Therapy Services.
- The Rheumatology Daycare Unit is approximately 20m from the Therapy Services entrance.
- Enter via the Therapy Services entrance.
- Go straight ahead and turn right, then left and continue along the Therapy Services corridor.
- Half way down the corridor turn right and the Rheumatology Daycare Unit is located on the left.
- Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- Some flooring along the route is shiny.
- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Signage is not clearly visible.
- The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer).
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Parking (Therapy Services - Blue Badge Holders Only)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the left side of the main hospital building, near the Therapy Services entrance.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 7 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 22m from the Therapy Services entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
- There is a dropped kerb with 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.
Entrance (Therapy Services)
- This entrance is located to the left hand side of the main hospital building.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- The entrance area is not 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 steep gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 96cm.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 183cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
- There is a second set of double manual doors .
- The locked door can be opened on request .
- The second set of doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 194cm.
- The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 120cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
- This entrance gives access to Level 4 of Therapy Services.
Reception (Therapy Services)
- The reception is located to the left as you enter via the Therapy Services entrance.
- The distance from the Therapy Services entrance is 3m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 90cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the desk.
- The reception has glazed screens.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 100cm to 128cm from the floor.
- The touchscreen is for physiotherapy patients only to check-in.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- There is some 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 with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
Department / Service (Rheumatology Daycare Unit)
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Location and Access
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- The Rheumatology Daycare Unit is located on Level 4 of Therapy Services.
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- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- 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 away from you.
- The width of the opening is 93cm.
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Access throughout may include narrow aisles (less than 120cm).
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- There may be background noise in this area.
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Facilities and Services
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- There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations is located on Level 4 of Therapy Services.
Consultation / Medical Room (Rheumatology Daycare Unit)
- There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
- The room surveyed was; Rheumatology Daycare Unit.
- The room is located on Level 4 of Therapy Services.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: armchairs.
- Furniture available in the room includes: height adjustable tables and desks.
- Some furniture is fixed.
- There is background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
