Access Guide
Getting To The Hospital
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By Road
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- 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.
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By Bus
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- 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.
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By Train
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- 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.
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Useful Links
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- 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).
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.
Hospital Parking (Car Park C)
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Parking
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- The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
- The car park is located to the front left of the hospital, at the side of the Orange Zone / Treatment Centre.
- 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 tarmac.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
- There is/are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 240cm x 480cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 9in).
- There is not 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point.
- The drop-off point is located opposite the blue badge bays.
- There is not a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
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Paying
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- There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
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Access to the Hospital
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- 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 nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 95m (103yd 2ft) from the hospital main entrance.
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Comments
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- Blue Badge bay parking tickets can be validated by scanning the Blue Badge code at the payment machine or at the barrier.
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.
Getting To (CarersMK Information Advice Support / Age UK)
- CarersMK Information Advice Support / Age UK is/are located on level 1 of the Yellow Zone, to the left as you enter via the hospital main entrance.
- Access to CarersMK Information Advice Support / Age UK is via the hospital main entrance.
- Enter the hospital via the main entrance and CarersMK Information Advice Support / Age UK is immediately to the left.
- There is step free access to CarersMK Information Advice Support / Age UK.
- CarersMK Information Advice Support / Age UK is approximately 15m from the hospital main entrance.
- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- There is 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.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- 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.
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Comments
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- There is a ramp with a very easy incline leading to the entrance.
- The ramp has hand rails on both sides.
Opening Times (CarersMK Information Advice Support / Age UK)
- Access is by appointment only.
Room / Area (CarersMK Information Advice Support / Age UK)
- There is / are 1 room(s) / area(s) available.
- The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Carers MK Information Advice Support.
- The room / area is approximately 15m from the hospital main entrance.
- There is level access to the room / area.
- There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- The type of flooring is wood.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is not a bed / couch.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
- There are some chairs with armrests available.
- All tables are permanently fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
- Lighting levels are good.
Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
- Accessible toilet facilities are located on level 2 of the Yellow Zone.
- Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on level 2 of the Yellow Zone and outside of Ward 14 on level 3.
- Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the standard toilets on level 2 of the Yellow Zone.
Related Access Guides
- To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- Yellow Zone link (new tab) - click here.
- Car Parks A to D link (new tab) - click here.