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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 (Car Park C)

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• Parking View
  • 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.
• Drop-off Point View
  • 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.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • 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 nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 95m (103yd 2ft) from the hospital main 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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Getting To (Muslim Prayer and Wash Room)

• The Muslim Prayer and Wash Room is/are located on Level 2 of the Blue Zone.
• Access to the Muslim Prayer and Wash Room is via the Ward 16 Entrance - Level 1.
• Enter the hospital via the Ward 16 entrance and take the lift on the right to Level 2. Exit the lift to the left and proceed along the corridor until you reach a four-way junction of corridors. Proceed along the corridor that is on the left and the entrance to the Muslim Prayer and Wash Room will be on the right.
• There is step free access, via lift, to the Muslim Prayer and Wash Room.
• The Muslim Prayer and Wash Room is approximately 65m from the Ward 16 Entrance Lift.
• 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.

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Outside Access (Ward 16 Entrance - Level 1)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear right of the hospital next to Car Park B.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There are bollards outside this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 139cm.
  • The bollard(s) has/have a good colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do 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 not an intercom.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 190cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
• Comments View
  • This entrance gives access to level 1 of the Blue Zone.

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Lift (Ward 16 Entrance)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located ahead as you enter via the Ward 16 Entrance - Level 1.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Ward 16 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 Levels 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 within 90cm - 110cm 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 (4ft 2in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 156cm x 267cm (5ft 1in x 8ft 9in).
• 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 have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• Controls are within 70cm.
• 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 good.

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• Comments View
  • There are additional internal controls that are within 130cm to 142cm.

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Other Floors (Blue Zone Ward 16 Entrance)

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are 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, 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 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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Opening Times

• The venue is open 24hrs.

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Place of Worship / Prayer Room

• The place of worship/room is located along the blue zone corridor and on level 2 of the hospital.
• There is step-free access to the place of worship/room, via lift.
• The place of worship/room is clearly signed.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) may be difficult for some to open.
• The width of the door opening is 75cm.
• There are 2 separate prayer rooms available.
• The type of flooring in the place of worship/room is carpet and vinyl/laminate.
• There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the place of worship/room.
• There are chairs without armrests.
• There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• Background music is not played in the room.
• There is not a speaker system in the room.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels in the room are good.
• There are 2 wash basins located immediately to the left as you enter (this is shown in photograph 4). The taps are 72cm high and the soap dispenser is 136cm high.

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Room / Area (Prayer Room 1)

• There is / are 2 room(s) / area(s) available.
• The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Prayer Room 1.
• The room / area is approximately 5m from the department entrance.
• There is level access to the room / area.
• There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
• The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• 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 carpet.
• 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 no chairs with armrests available.
• Some 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.

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Room / Area (Prayer Room 2)

• There is / are 2 room(s) / area(s) available.
• The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Prayer Room 2.
• The room / area is approximately 3m from the department entrance.
• There is level access to the room / area.
• There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
• The door(s) open(s) by sliding.
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• The type of flooring is carpet and vinyl/laminate.
• 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 no chairs with armrests available.
• 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.

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• Comments View
  • There is also a wash basin available within this room and the tap is 74cm high.
  • The walls on either side of the wash basin are 90cm apart.

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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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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on level 1 and 2 of the Blue Zone.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on level 1 and 2 of the Blue 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.
• Blue Zone - Building Guide link (new tab) - click here.
• Yellow Zone - Building Guide link (new tab) - click here.
• Green Zone - Building Guide link (new tab) - click here.
• Car Parks A to D link (new tab) - click here.