Access Guide
Getting To (Pharmacy)
- The most accessible route from car park A has a very easy slope, a dropped kerb and a pedestrian crossing.
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- Access to the Pharmacy is via the Urgent Treatment Centre entrance.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- The Pharmacy is located on floor G in the Red Zone.
- The Pharmacy is approximately 137m from the Urgent Treatment Centre entrance.
- Enter the hospital via the Urgent Treatment Centre entrance.
Follow the corridor ahead and at the end turn right.
Follow the corridor almost to the end then turn left.
Continue along the corridor until the Pharmacy is seen on the left. - Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, a very easy slope 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 clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer).
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Parking (Car Park A - Standard and Accessible Parking and Drop Off)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located opposite Entrance 9 and the Urgent Treatment Centre 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 clearly marked.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 224cm (width) x 478cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 11m from the Urgent Treatment Centre entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for all users.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
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- Free parking for all users is available for up to 3 hours.
If more time is required, please register at reception just inside the main entrance.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- There are 2 electric vehicle charging points.
- The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 230cm (width) x 400cm (depth).
- The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The charging points require an online account.
- There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located opposite entrance 9 and the Urgent Treatment Centre entrances.
Entrance (Urgent Treatment Centre)
- This entrance is located opposite car park A.
- 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 slope at the entrance.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- There is an intercom at a height of 131cm.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 138cm.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 139cm.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 135cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 121cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Department / Service (Pharmacy)
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Location and Access
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- The Pharmacy is located on floor G in Red Zone.
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 83cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout.
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Facilities and Services
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- The nearest toilet with adaptations is located just inside the Urgent Treatment Centre entrance.
Counter (Pharmacy)
- The counter is located to the right as you enter the Pharmacy.
- The distance from the Pharmacy entrance is 5m.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 90cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- There is a clearly signed portable 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.
- 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.
- Some seating is fixed.