Access Guide
Getting To (Security)
- Security is located on Level 0 in Zone A.
- Security is approximately 40m from the Main Entrance - Zone A.
- The route from the multi-storey car park has uneven surfaces, bollards and a service road to cross to reach the main entrance.
- View further information about parking at the hospital (opens new tab)
- Access to Security is via the Main Entrance - Zone A.
- Enter the hospital via the main entrance and proceed ahead though the atrium as it bends to the left.
Turn left and continue along the corridor ahead.
Turn right to follow the A107-A108 corridor.
Security is located on the left. - View further information about entrances (opens new tab)
- There is step free access to Security.
- The most accessible route includes manual doors which are held open.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- View information about accessible toilet facilities in public areas (opens new tab).
- View information on getting to and around the hospital (opens new tab)
Hospital Parking (Broomfield Hospital - Multi Storey Car Park)
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Parking
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- The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
- The car park is located opposite the Main Entrance.
- The car park type is multi storey.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height is 260cm (8ft 6in).
- The car park does 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) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 250cm x 480cm (8ft 2in x 15ft 9in).
- There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
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Paying
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- There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
- Payment signs are provided.
- Payment signs are clearly presented.
- Payment signs are located at the payment machines in the car park.
- Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
- There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
- To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
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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 clearly signposted.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 70m (76yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
Outside Access (Main Entrance - Zone A)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital building, providing access to level 1 of Zone A.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not 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 not an intercom.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 204cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 204cm.
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Comments
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- The entrance doors may be set to a narrower opening width depending on weather conditions.