Access Guide
Getting To (B240 - Bereavement Suite)
- B240 - Bereavement Suite is located on Level 2 in Zone B.
- B240 - Bereavement Suite is approximately 3m from the West entrance Zone B.
- The route from Broomfield Hospital Chemotherapy and Renal Car Park Zone B has level access.
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- Access to B240 - Bereavement Suite is via the West entrance Zone B.
- Enter via the West Entrance Zone B.
B240 - Bereavement Suite is located to the right as you enter. - View further information about entrances (opens new tab)
- There is step free access to B240 - Bereavement Suite.
- The most accessible route includes automatic doors.
- Some flooring is shiny .
- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- The following toilet facilities are available along the route; standard toilets.
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Hospital Parking (Chemotherapy and Renal)
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Parking
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- The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
- The car park is located opposite the entrance to Zone C.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park does not have a barrier control system.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
- There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 247cm x 460cm (8ft 1in x 15ft 1in).
- There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point.
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Paying
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- There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
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Access to the Hospital
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- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The hospital entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
- The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is not clearly signposted.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Zone C Entrance.
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Comments
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- Upon arrival, please visit reception to be issued a permit for this car park.
Outside Access (West Entrance - Zone B)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the hospital building, providing access to level 2 of Zone B.
- There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not 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 an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 104cm (3ft 5in).
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 123cm (4ft).
- Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 143cm.
- 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) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 152cm.
Opening Times (B240 - Bereavement Suite)
- Monday 08:00 - 16:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 16:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 16:00.
- Saturday 08:00 - 16:00.
- Sunday 08:00 - 16:00.
Family Room (B240 - Bereavement Suite)
- The family room is located off the main corridor in Zone B.
- There is step-free access to the family room.
- The family room is clearly signed.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) for the room is/are not push pad activated.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
- The width of the door opening is 89cm.
- The type of flooring in the family room is vinyl/laminate.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the family room.
- There are armchairs and sofas in the family room.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- There is not a refreshment counter.
- There is not a sink.
- There is not a television.
- Vending machines are not available.
- There is not a water dispenser available.
- There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
- Background music is not played in the room.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels in the room are moderate to good.
- There is an open threshold just before the first door.
There is a narrow gap between the seating and desk when you enter the room.