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Block 7

St George's Hospital, Corporation Street, Stafford, ST16 3SR

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Overview (Block 7)

  • About View
    • Services available in the venue include: Medical Devices and IPC.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
    • The following areas have stepped access: The first and second floors can only be accessed via the stairs.
    • There is a step within the threshold of multiple doors within the block.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
    • The ground, first and second floors can be accessed via stairs.
    • There is not a toilet with adaptations available.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is no hearing assistance system.
    • British Sign Language can be provided virtually.
    • Documents are available in the following formats: large print and different languages (on request).
    • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
    • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Block 7)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground, first and second floors of Block 7.

Parking (Block 6 and Block 7 Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located between Block 6 and Block 7.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 128cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 18m from the Block 6 front entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors, Blue Badge holders and permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
    • All visitors and non-permit holders must register their vehicle on arrival.
    • The height of the touchscreen controls for parking registration within Block 6 is between 141cm to 147cm.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Block 7 Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of Block 7.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not 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 a key pad at a height of 135cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 141cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Getting Around (Block 7)

  • The following areas have stepped access: The first and second floors can only be accessed via the stairs.
  • There is a step within the threshold of multiple doors within the block. .
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Kitchen (Ground Floor)

  • The kitchen is located at the end of the corridor on the right side of Block 7.
  • There is stepped access into the kitchen.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The step is clearly marked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 2cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 69cm.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 93cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The sink is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a lever tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Ground Floor)

  • The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located at the front of the corridor on the right side of Block 7.
  • The distance from the Block 7 entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route has a step, manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The step is clearly marked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 2cm.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 70cm.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs (Block 7 Stairs)

  • The stairs surveyed are located ahead as you enter Block 7.
  • The ground, first and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 14 steps between floors.
  • The steps have some clear markings and have a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 19cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Kitchen (First Floor)

  • The kitchen is located on the first floor of Block 7.
  • There is stepped access into the kitchen.
  • The step is clearly marked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 2cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 70cm.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Under counter cupboards are available.
  • The sink is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a lever tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Room (First Floor - Meeting Room)

  • The room is located on the first floor of Block 7.
  • The distance from the top of the Block 7 stairs is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has a step, manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 70cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Kitchen (Second Floor)

  • The kitchen is located on the second floor of Block 7.
  • There is stepped access into the kitchen.
  • The step is clearly marked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 2cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 63cm.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Under counter cupboards are available.
  • The sink is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a lever tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge and a kettle.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.