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Overview (Trust HQ)

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• About View
  • Services available in the venue include: Staff offices, Human Resources, the Performance Development Team, Infection Control, the Service Relations Department, Health Informatics, Occupational Health, Meeting Rooms and the Board Room.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is Stafford train station.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
  • There are manual doors next to the Trust HQ entrance - automatic doors.
  • There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
  • The ground floor and first floor can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
• 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 (on request) 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.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Trust HQ)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located along the ground floor corridor on the left side and in the centre of the first floor of the Trust HQ.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located along the corridor on the left side of the ground floor.
  • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the rear, left corner of the ground floor.
  • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the centre of the first floor of the Trust HQ.

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Parking (Trust HQ Accessible Parking)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front of the Trust HQ.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 231cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
  • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
  • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 5m from the Trust HQ entrance - automatic door.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
  • 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.
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  • All visitors and non-permit holders must register their vehicle upon arrival.
  • The parking touchscreen controls located within the Trust HQ are at a height of 129cm to 135cm.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Parking (Front Left Side Parking)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on the left side of the front of the hospital grounds, besides entrance 1.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 229cm (width) x 455cm (depth).
  • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
  • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The nearest designated bay is 25m from the Trust HQ entrance - automatic doors.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
  • 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 the Trust HQ is 129cm to 135cm.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Parking (Front Right Side Parking)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on the right side of the front of St George's Hospital grounds, besides entrance 2.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for visitors 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 parking touchscreen controls located within the Trust HQ are at a height of 129cm to 135cm high.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance (Trust HQ Entrance - Automatic Doors)

• This entrance is located at the front of the Trust HQ 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 steep gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 114cm.
• There is a bell at a height of 92cm.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 125cm.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 96cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a medium visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 106cm.
• There is a second set of double manual doors.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The second set of doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 75cm.
• The second set of doors have a medium visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 113cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Getting Around (Trust HQ)

• There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
• There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
• There is no (or very little) background noise.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Seating available in the walkways includes: armchairs.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Reception (Trust HQ Reception)

• The reception is located ahead as you enter the Trust HQ.
• The distance from the Trust HQ entrance - automatic doors is 6m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 113cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
• The reception has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• 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.
• 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: sofas.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

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Kitchen (Ground Floor)

• The kitchen is located along the corridor on the left side of the Trust HQ.
• There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 75cm.
• 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.
• Under counter cupboards are available.
• The sink is 95cm from the floor.
• A lowered sink is not available.
• The sink has a twist turn mixer 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.

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Room (Ground Floor - Meeting Room)

• The room is located along the corridor on the left side of the Trust HQ.
• The distance from the Trust HQ entrance - automatic doors is 25m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, 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 high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 77cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (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 with armrests and 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.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
• 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.

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Room (Ground Floor - Management Office No.2)

• The room is located along the corridor on the right side of the Trust HQ.
• The distance from the Trust HQ entrance - automatic doors is 50m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and narrow walkways.
• There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 75cm.
• 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 with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
• The desks are fixed.
• 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.

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Room (Ground Floor - Quiet Room)

• The room is located along the corridor on the left side of the Trust HQ.
• The distance from the Trust HQ entrance - automatic doors is 30m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and narrow walkways.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 77cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (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 with armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: desks and height adjustable desks.
• The desks are fixed.
• 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.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located along the corridor on the left side of the Trust HQ.
  • The distance from the Trust HQ entrance - automatic doors is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 174cm (width) x 216cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 106cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • 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 115cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 81cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have 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 109cm 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 118cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 175cm from the floor.
  • 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.

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Lift (Trust HQ Lift)

• The lift surveyed is located ahead as you enter the Trust HQ, on the right.
• The distance from the Trust HQ entrance - automatic doors is 7m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The ground floor and first floor are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 80cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 104cm (width) x 137cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Stairs (Main Stairs)

• The stairs surveyed are located along the corridor on the left side of the Trust HQ.
• There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
• The ground floor and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 18 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• 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.

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Stairs (Rear Stairs)

• The stairs surveyed are located in the rear left corner of the Trust HQ.
• There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
• The ground floor and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 18 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• 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.

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Kitchen (First Floor - Relax Room)

• The kitchen is located along the left side corridor on the first floor of the Trust HQ.
• There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 76cm.
• There is 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 90cm from the floor.
• A lowered work surface is not available.
• Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
• The sink is 93cm from the floor.
• A lowered sink is not available.
• The sink has a lever mixer tap.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a dishwasher, a microwave and a toaster.
• The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
• Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests and high stools.
• Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables and high tables.
• Some 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.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Room (First Floor - Connect A)

• The room is located along the left side corridor on the first floor of the Trust HQ.
• The distance from the Trust HQ lift is 25m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 77cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (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 with 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.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
• 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.