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Edgware Community Hospital - Main Building

Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware, London, HA8 0AD

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Overview (Edgware Community Hospital - Main Building)

  • About View
    • This is a community hospital with multiple services available.
    • Services available in the venue include: A number of services are provided from Edgware Community Hospital. Also the Edgware Birth Centre and Neurological Rehabilitation Centre are both based here.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
    • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
    • The lower ground floor, 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 a portable hearing assistance system.
    • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
    • British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
    • Documents are available in the following formats: Braille (on request), large print (on request), Makaton (on request), different languages (on request) and audio (on request).
    • Reception can help with taxi bookings.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
    • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
    • Staff receive the following training: Nursing and Disability Handling.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Edgware Community Hospital - Main Building)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the left as you enter via the hospital main entrance and in the rear West wing of the hospital.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a left hand transfer space.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located to the left as you enter via the hospital main entrance.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located within the rear West wing of the hospital.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet in the rear West wing of the hospital.

Parking (Car Park A - Patient and Visitors Pay and Display Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the Edgware Community Hospital - Main Building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 7 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 300cm (width) x 465cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 40m from Edgware Community Hospital - Main Building main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and 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 only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located in the middle of the car park.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Parking (Car Park B - Patients, Visitor Pay and Display and Staff Permit Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the rear right of the Edgware Community Hospital - Main Building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 463cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 137cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 25m from the Parkinson's Unit entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and staff permit holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located in the middle of the car park.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Edgware Community Hospital - Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Edgware Community Hospital main building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 138cm.
  • The intercom calls the security office.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 152cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 159cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Edgware Community Hospital - Walk-in Centre)

  • This entrance is located at the front and on the right of the Edgware Community Hospital main building main entrance.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors .
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 159cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Edgware Community Hospital - Day Surgery)

  • This entrance is located to the left of Edgware Community Hospital Car Park B.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 120cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors .
  • The second set of doors open away from you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 104cm.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 103cm.
  • The second set of doors did not open the whole way during the time of survey, reducing the width.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Edgware Community Hospital - Birth Centre)

  • This entrance is located towards the rear left of Edgware Community Hospital Car park B, on the right of the Day surgery.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 135cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 142cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 130cm.
  • There is an intercom to exit.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors .
  • The second set of doors open both ways.
  • The width of the opening is 142cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Edgware Community Hospital - Parkinson's Unit)

  • This entrance is located at the rear of Edgware Community Hospital Car park B.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 131cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 144cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Edgware Community Hospital - Rear Hospital Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the rear of the hospital main building, by Westgate House.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 102cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 170cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Edgware Community Hospital - Main Reception)

  • The reception is located directly ahead as you enter through the Edgware Community Hospital main entrance.
  • The distance from the Edgware Community Hospital main entrance is 3m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 117cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has glazed screens.
  • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • There is 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: chairs without armrests.
  • Some seating is fixed.

Getting Around (Edgware Community Hospital - Main Building)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
  • Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lift (Edgware Community Hospital - Main Building - East - Lift 1)

  • The lift surveyed is located in the East wing of Edgware Community Hospital - Main Building.
  • The distance from the Edgware Community Hospital main entrance is 40m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The lower ground, ground and first floors 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 120cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 176cm (width) x 275cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high 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 hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lift (Edgware Community Hospital - Main Building - West- Lifts 3/4)

  • The lift surveyed is located in the West wing of Edgware Community Hospital, by Westgate House.
  • The distance from the Edgware Community Hospital rear entrance is 2m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The lower ground floor, 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, Braille 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 89cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 155cm (width) x 141cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high 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 hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Lift (Edgware Community Hospital - Main Building - Central - Lift 2)

  • The lift surveyed is located in the centre of Edgware Community Hospital main building.
  • The distance from Edgware Community Hospital main entrance is 35m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The lower ground, ground and first floors 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 130cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 175cm (width) x 276cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high 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 even at the time of the survey.

Stairs (Edgware Community Hospital - Main Building - West Wing)

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the West wing of the Edgware Community Hospital main building.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The lower ground, ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ 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 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 between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs (Edgware Community Hospital - Main Building - East Wing)

  • The stairs surveyed are located opposite the Edgware Community Hospital East wing Lift.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The lower ground, ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ 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 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 between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Edgware Community Hospital - Main Building - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left as you enter through the Edgware Community Hospital main building main reception.
    • The distance from the Edgware Community Hospital main building main entrance is 13m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • 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 80cm.
    • 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 medium visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 180cm (width) x 250cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 116cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low 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 95cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 77cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 88cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.