Access Guide
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The hospital is located off Tuesley Lane to the East of Milford. From the A3, both directions exit onto the A283 (Guildford and Godalming Bypass Road) towards Milford. You will be on this road for 0.5 mile before you turn left onto the A3100 (Portsmouth Road). Continue until you reach the mini roundabout. Turn right and then first left onto Station Lane. Follow this road for about 1 mile passing Milford train station on your left. Take the next left on Tuesley Road and the hospital is 0.5 mile on your left hand side.
- There is free onsite parking as you enter through the main gate. The car park is located at the rear of the main building.
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By Bus
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- There is not a bus stop on site, however there is a bus stop outside of the hospital. The 502 bus stops here which runs between Milford and Godalming and is operated by Waverley Hoppa Community Transport.
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By Train
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- The nearest railway station is Milford which is 1 mile away (15min walk) with direct services to Guildford and London Waterloo.
Parking
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Parking
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- The venue does have a dedicated car park.
- The car park is located at the rear of the main 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 a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 380cm x 490cm (12ft 6in x 16ft 1in).
- There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There is an additional car park for visitors.
- There is additional parking to the left hand side of the main building where there is a drop off parking space and 1 Blue Badge bay as shown in photograph 7.
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Paying
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- There are not parking charges for the car park.
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Access from the Car Park
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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 slopes/ramps.
- The entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is clearly signposted.
- The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac, concrete and block paving.
- There is no tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 64m (69yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
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Comments
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- There is also a gravel surface in the main car park as shown in photographs 5 & 6.
Bus Stop(s) and Drop-off Point(s)
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Bus Stop(s)
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- There is not an onsite bus stop.
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Drop-off Point(s)
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- There is a/are clearly marked onsite drop-off point(s).
- The drop off point is located in the additional car park to the left hand side of the main building near to the entrance for the Day Assessment/Rehabilitation Centre and Cedar Ward.
- From the drop off point, the path leading to the entrance is tarmac with uneven surfaces. There is also a concreate and block paving surface along the route with tactile paving. The distance from the drop off point to the entrance is approx 50 metres.
Outside Access (Main Entrance - Day Assessment & Cedar Ward)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is 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.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 172cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 174cm.
Outside Access (Main Entrance - Holly & Oak Wards)
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Entrance Details
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- 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 not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 175cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 174cm.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- 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 a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance (locked unless agreed in advance))
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the back of the building.
- 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/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 77cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Opening Times
- This service is open 24 hours.
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Comments
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- The ward is open 24 hours but access to the other services within the building are by appointment only.
Getting Around The Building
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building.
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
- There is flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- 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 good.
- Lighting levels of at least 100 lux at floor level, were recorded in all corridors surveyed.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in public areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.
Waiting Area(s)
- There is a/are waiting area(s) along the circulation route(s).
- There are seats with armrests on both sides.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area(s).
- There is not a/are not flashing fire alarm beacon(s) within the waiting area(s).
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the right hand side of the main corridor just before the diagnostic & treatment centre.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
- The tap type is twist/turn.
- 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.