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George's Bistro

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

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Getting To (George's Bistro)

  • The most accessible route from the Chebsey House, Gayton Lodge, Hatherton Centre and Haywood Lodge Parking has a steep ramp or slope and a dropped kerb.
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  • Access to George's Bistro is via the George's Bistro entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • George's Bistro is located on the ground floor of the Gayton Lodge.

Parking (Chebsey House, Gayton Lodge, Hatherton Centre and Haywood Lodge Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located between the Chebsey House, Gayton Lodge, Hatherton Centre and Haywood Lodge.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bay is clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 290cm (width) x 484cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 185cm.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
    • The nearest designated bay is 30m from the Chebsey House entrance.
    • The nearest designated bay is 50m from the Gayton Lodge entrance.
    • The nearest designated bay is 15m from the Hatherton Centre entrance.
    • The nearest designated bay is 10m from the Haywood Lodge entrance.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (George's Bistro Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Gayton Lodge building.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is a key pad at a height of 115cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 93cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Eating and Drinking (George's Bistro)

  • Location and Access View
    • The George's Bistro is located on the ground floor of the Gayton Lodge.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 128cm.
  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • Menus are wall-mounted, available on a board and displayed on the counter.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy and vegetarian.
    • The following are available: takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located on the right side of George's Bistro.
    • 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.
    • The counter has windows.
    • The height of the tray rail is 88cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, benches and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
    • Some chairs and tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (George's Bistro)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located ahead as you enter George's Bistro.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located ahead as you enter George's Bistro.

Counter (Coffee Counter)

  • The counter is located on the left side of George's Bistro.
  • The distance from the George's Bistro entrance is 12m.
  • The most accessible route to the counter has doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 100cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the tray rail is 72cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is some 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, armchairs, sofas and high stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
  • Some tables are fixed.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located ahead as you enter George's Bistro.
    • The distance from George's Bistro entrance is 5m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free access via a very easy slope into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 143cm (width) x 166cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 77cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 99cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.