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CarersMK Information Advice Support / Age UK

Milton Keynes University Hospital, Standing Way, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LD

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Getting To The Hospital

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.

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.
  • The bollards beyond the zebra crossing have a minimum width of 135cm.

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)

  • 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.

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.

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