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Getting To The Hospital

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• By Road View
  • The postcode for the sat nav is MK6 5LD. The hospital is located on Standing Way at the junction of H8 and V8 on the Milton Keynes grid system. The hospital is signposted from the M1, A5, A421, A422, and the City Centre.
  • Patient and visitor parking is available across the site to minimise the distance required to reach intended destination. There are Blue Badge bays in each of the car parks. Parking for Blue Badge Holders is free.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stop is located on Standing Way approximately 0.2 miles away with services 5 and 6 Sapphire, 4 and 34 to Central Milton Keynes, Water Eaton and Wolverton.
  • There is not an onsite bus stop.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Fenny Stratford, the hospital is 2.3 miles from the train station. The station is served by West Midlands Trains.
• Useful Links View
  • Station facilities for Fenny Stratford.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Britannia bus service times and fares.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Link is for West Midlands Trains operators of services to Fenny Stratford.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
• The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is located on level 2 of the Yellow Zone, opposite the main reception.
• The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 07773 577 923.
• The email address for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is [email protected].
• There are volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
• Volunteers can be found by the main reception on level 2 of the Yellow Zone.
• Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: large print on request and different languages on request.
• There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available on request.
• BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the hospital.
• Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs.

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Hospital Parking (Car Park B)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located to the rear left of the hospital, outside the Blue Zone.
  • 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 block paving.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 250cm x 500cm (8ft 2in x 16ft 5in).
  • There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point.
  • The drop-off point is located to the right of the Cancer Centre Main Entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located at the payment machines in the hospital building.
  • Payment signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located at the exit barriers.
• Access to the Hospital View
  • 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 not clearly visible from the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is not clearly signposted.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 70m (76yd 1ft) from the Ward 16 entrance.
• Comments View
  • Blue Badge bay parking tickets can be validated by scanning the Blue Badge code at the payment machine or at the barrier.

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Hospital Parking (Multi Storey Car Park D)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located at the front of the hospital.
  • The car park type is multi storey.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 210cm (6ft 11in).
  • The car park does have a barrier control system.
  • The barrier controls/touchscreen can be reached from the car.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 245cm x 475cm (8ft x 15ft 7in).
  • There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located at the entrance to the car park, at the payment machines in the car park, throughout the car park and at the payment machines in the hospital building.
  • Payment signs are located next to the pedestrian entrance to the car park.
  • Payment signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• Access to the Hospital View
  • 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.
  • The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is clearly signposted.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 85m (92yd 2ft) from the Hospital Main Entrance.
• Comments View
  • Levels three and four of the Car Park are reserved for staff parking only.
  • Blue Badge bay parking tickets can be validated by scanning the Blue Badge code at the payment machine or at the barrier.

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Drop Off Point

• There is a drop off point located directly in front of main entrance.
• There are tactile drop kerbs between the bays and the main entrance.
• There are six bays available.
• There is a zebra crossing from four of the bays to the entrance.

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Getting To (Patient Discharge Unit)

• The Patient Discharge Unit is/are located on Level 1 of the Green Zone.
• Access to the Patient Discharge Unit is via the main entrance.
• Enter the hospital via the main entrance and turn left past the Reception. Continue past Costa café and turn right into the Yellow Zone Level 2 Corridor. Proceed along the corridor until you pass through the Purple Zone reach the Level 2 Lift. Take the Lift to Level 1 and follow the corridor into Green Zone. At the end of the corridor turn left. At the end of the corridor turn right. At the end of the corridor turn left, proceed along the corridor and the Patient Discharge Unit will be on the right.
• There is step free access, via lift, to the Patient Discharge Unit.
• The Patient Discharge Unit is approximately 135m from the Purple Zone Lift.
• There are resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 136cm (4ft 6in).
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 180cm.
• Comments View
  • There is a ramp with a very easy incline leading to the entrance.
  • The ramp has hand rails on both sides.

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Other Floors (Purple Zone)

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1 and 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Lift (Purple Zone)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located along the corridor of the Purple Zone.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 200m (218yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1 and 2.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• Controls are within 124cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is poor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
• The clear door width is 128cm.
• The dimensions of the lift are 158cm x 268cm.
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• Controls are within 72cm to 78cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • There are additional controls that are within 130cm to 148cm from the floor.

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Department / Service (Patient Discharge Unit)

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• Department / Service Access View
  • The Patient Discharge Unit is located on Level 1 of the Green Zone.
  • There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 81cm.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 134cm (4ft 5in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 112cm (3ft 8in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • There is level access throughout the department/service.
  • There is clear signage on the department/service.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • The department/service does play background music.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Department / Service Facilities View
  • This department/service has; a main reception, a waiting room/area and accessible toilet facilities for everyone.
  • A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
  • There are accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
  • There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
  • Standard toilet facilities are located on the main corridor of the hospital.

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Reception (Patient Discharge Unit Reception)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located on the right as you enter the Patient Discharge Unit.
  • The reception point is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Patient Discharge Unit entrance.
  • Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+).
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is a bell to attract attention.
  • The bell is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
  • There is a television.
  • Subtitles are available.
  • Vending machines are not available.
  • A water dispenser is not available.
  • There is a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the right of the corridor at the Patient Discharge Unit entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m from the Patient Discharge Unit entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 216cm x 240cm (7ft 1in x 7ft 10in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 130cm.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a sensor flush.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a wall which acts as a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 98cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
• Comments View
  • There is a second accessible toilet approximately 20m from the Patient Discharge Unit entrance on the left of the corridor.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on level 2 of the Green Zone.
• Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilets.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Green Zone - Building Guide link (new tab) - click here.
• Yellow Zone - Building Guide link (new tab) - click here.
• Purple Zone - Building Guide link (new tab) - click here.
• Car Parks A to D link (new tab) - click here.