Access Guide
Getting To (Bereavement Suite)
- The Bereavement Suite is located on the ground floor of the Prittlewell Building.
- The Bereavement Suite is approximately 6m from the Prittlewell Building Main Entrance.
- The route from the nearest blue badge bay has uneven surfaces and a slight slope to the entrance.
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- Access to the Bereavement Suite is via the Prittlewell Building Main Entrance.
- Enter via Prittlewell Building Main Entrance.
Turn left and continue down the corridor.
The Bereavement Suite is on the left. - View further information about entrances (opens new tab)
- There is step free access to the Bereavement Suite.
- The most accessible route includes manual doors which are held open.
- 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; toilets for ambulant disabled users.
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Outside Access (Prittlewell Building - Main Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located on the south side of the hospital site.
- There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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 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 (away from you).
- The automatic door(s) is/are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 127cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located to the left of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the ramp.
- The width of the ramp is 107cm.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step Details
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 2 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the step(s).
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Comments
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- This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the main hospital building.
Hospital Parking (Bereavement Suite)
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Parking
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- The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
- The car park is located on the south side of the hospital site outside the Prittlewell Building Main Entrance.
- 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 not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
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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 with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are uneven surfaces.
- The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
Department / Service (Bereavement Suite)
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Department / Service Access
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- The Bereavement Suite is located on the ground floor of the Prittlewell Building.
- There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 84cm.
- 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.
- There is level access throughout the department/service.
- Staff can provide assistance with using any manual doors within the department/service.
- There is no clear signage on the department/service.
- The type of flooring is carpet.
- The department/service does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Department / Service Facilities
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- This department/service has; a consultation room.
- A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
- A mobile hoist is not available on the department/service.
- There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
- Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor on the Prittlewell Building.
- There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
- Standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor on the Prittlewell Building.
Opening Times (Bereavement Suite)
- Monday 09:00 - 16:30.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 16:30.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 16:30.
- Thursday 09:00 - 16:30.
- Friday 09:00 - 16:30.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Family Room (Bereavement Suite)
- The family room is located to the left as you enter the service.
- There is step-free access to the family room.
- The family room is not clearly signed.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- 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 84cm.
- The type of flooring in the family room is carpet.
- 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 not space for an assistance dog to rest.
- All 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.