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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Victoria Hospital is located to the east of Deal town centre on London Road and Bowling Green Lane. There are two entrances to the hospital one for each of these roads. The hospital is accessed from the town centre via the Queens Street and London Road.
  • There are three onsite car parks. The car park located in front of the main entrance of the building is accessed by Bowling Green Lane. This is the main car park for staff and visitors. Another area of parking is located in front of the Deal Mental Health Centre. There is also two blue badge bays located in front of the old main entrance off london road.
• By Bus View
  • There is not a bus stop on site, however there are bus stops on London Road and Bowling Green Lane within 150m of the main entrance or rear entrance. On London Road, adjacent to Victoria Hospital, the services that stop at this bus stop are the 14A, 80A, 80X, 541, 542, 544, The Diamond 13, The Diamond 13A and the The Diamond 13B. On Bowling Green Lane, adjacent to Bowling Green Lane Victoria Hospital, the service thats stops is the 85.
• By Train View
  • The nearest station to the hospital is Deal. Victoria Hospital is 0.6 miles from the train station via London Road (4 min drive).

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 20:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 20:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 20:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 20:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 20:00.
• Saturday 08:00 - 20:00.
• Sunday 08:00 - 20:00.

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Bus Stop(s) and Drop-off Point(s)

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• Bus Stop(s) View
  • There is not an onsite bus stop.
• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is not a/are not clearly marked onsite drop-off point(s).

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Parking

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• Parking View
  • The venue does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located at the rear of the main hospital building.
  • 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 not a/are not clearly marked/signposted Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
  • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 395cm x 480cm (12ft 12in x 15ft 9in).
  • There is a 1200mm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There are additional car parks for staff and visitors.
  • There are two Blue Badge bays located either side of the old main entrance, they have dimensions of 580cm x 610cm. These bays also serve the minor injuries unit. There are two bays located outside of the Deal and Walmer Clinic with the dimensions 470cm x 460cm, they are 2m from the clinic entrance.
• Paying View
  • There are not parking charges for the car park.
• Access from the Car Park 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac.
  • There is no tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building next to the car park.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • 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 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the main entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

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Outside Access (Outpatients)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 80cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 110cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• Comments View
  • The push pad is only for exiting the automatic doors.

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Outside Access (Old Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 148cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• Step Details View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Outside Access (Minor Injuries)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the side of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located straight ahead from the main hospital entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • Clear signage for the reception area/desk is 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 low (76cm or lower).
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low section of the desk.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are trained to use the system.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are provided in the reception area.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the recption point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • There is bench seating and single seats with armrests.

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Getting Around The Building

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet and vinyl.
  • There is some flooring in corridors with large, repeating patterns that incorporate bold contrasting colours or simulate steps.
  • There is flooring in corridors with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are provided in some corridors.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • Lighting levels of at least 100 lux at floor level, were recorded in most corridors surveyed.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in public areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.

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Waiting Area(s)

• There is a/are waiting area(s) along the circulation route(s).
• There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user in some of the waiting areas.
• There is not a/are not flashing fire alarm beacon(s) within the waiting area(s).

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is not 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 not 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 not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.

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• Comments View
  • The accessible toilet facilities are located in the outpatients and minor injuries departments.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located straight ahead as you enter and then inthe corridor to the right.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 36m (39yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • Lighting levels are at least 100 lux at floor level.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the standard toilets.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
  • The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
  • The baby change table is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).

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Related Access Guides

• Victoria Hospital - Deal & Walmer Clinic link (new tab) - click here.
• Victoria Hospital - Deal Ambulance Station link (new tab) - click here.
• Victoria Hospital - Deal Mental Health Centre link (new tab) - click here.
• Victoria Hospital - Rose Cottage link (new tab) - click here.