Skip to main content
The new name for DisabledGo

Search for accessible places to go

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Hatherton Centre - Sandon House

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

View Accessibility Symbols

Accessibility Symbols

For more information about what these symbols mean, view our Accessibility Symbols Guide.

Close this popup window.

Access Guide

Show Easy Read

Getting To (Sandon House)

  • 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.
  • Access to Sandon House is via the Hatherton Centre Entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • Sandon House is located on the left side of the Hatherton Centre courtyard.
  • Sandon House is approximately 30m from the Hatherton Centre Entrance.
  • Enter via the Hatherton Centre and check in at the reception on the left.
  • Enter the Hatherton Centre courtyard and proceed along the walkway ahead and to the left.
  • The entrance to Sandon House is located on the left.
  • Internally the most accessible route has a steep ramp or slope, uneven surfaces and manual doors.
  • Some flooring along the route is shiny.
  • There are resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route; standard toilets.
  • View more information on getting to and around the hospital (opens new tab).

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 (Hatherton Centre Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Hatherton Centre.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is 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 steep gradient.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 147cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 137cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 148cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Hatherton Centre Reception)

  • The reception is located to the left as you enter the Hatherton Centre reception area.
  • The distance from the Hatherton Centre entrance is 4m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 86cm.
  • The reception has windows.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There is 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.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Exit (Hatherton Centre Courtyard Entrance)

  • The exit area is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the exit.
  • There are double manual doors at this exit.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 146cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors .
  • The second set of doors open away from you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 146cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free access via slope as you exit.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.

Ward (Sandon House)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is an occupational therapy service for patients.
    • This is a shared ward.
    • There are 13 side rooms available.
    • There are 13 beds in total on the ward.
    • There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free access via ramp into this ward.
    • The ramp has a steep gradient.
    • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
    • There is a bell at a height of 132cm.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The doors require effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 164cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.