Access Guide
Overview (Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital)
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About
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- This is an acute hospital site with multiple inpatient and outpatient services available.
- Services available in the venue include: multiple cafés, shops and a restaurant.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- There is a public car park nearby.
- The name of the nearest car park is NRP Public Car Park.
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- The nearest train station is Norwich.
- The nearest bus station is Norwich.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
- Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4 can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
- You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair and walking aids.
- British Sign Language can be provided virtually.
- Documents are available in the following formats: large print (on request).
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
- Additional facilities/services include: a pay phone, Wi-Fi and TV pre-pay machines for patients.
- Staff receive the following training: disability awareness training.
Parking (Car Park F)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the front centre of the hospital.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of block paving.
- There are 15+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 237cm (width) x 522cm (depth).
- The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
- The width of the marked zone is 210cm.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
- The nearest designated bay is 65m from the West Atrium entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes.
- There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge 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 inside the main building.
- There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Parking (East Car Parks G and H)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the front left side of the hospital.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of block paving.
- There are 7 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 232cm (width) x 475cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 95m from the Out-Patients East entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes.
- There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge 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 inside the main building.
- There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Getting To (Outpatients East - Changing Places)
- Outpatients East - Changing Places is/are located on level 2 of the Outpatients East Building.
- Access to Outpatients East - Changing Places is via the East Outpatients Main Entrance.
- Enter via the East Outpatients Main Entrance, turn right and continue ahead. The Changing Place is located on the left of the Radiology waiting area.
- There is step free access to Outpatients East - Changing Places.
- Outpatients East - Changing Places is approximately 35m from the East Outpatients Main Entrance.
- Wayfinding 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.
Entrance (Out-Patients East Entrance)
- This entrance is located on the left side of the front of the hospital.
- The approach to the entrance has bollards.
- 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.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 120cm.
- There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
- The door opens by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 183cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a medium 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 184cm.
- The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
- The minimum width between the bollards is 140cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Changing Places
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Location and Access
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- The facility is located off the Radiology waiting area.
- The facility is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the East Outpatients Main Entrance.
- There is level access into the facility.
- The facility surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- You do need a key for the facility.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from the Radiology reception.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
- The width of the door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the facility are 323cm x 273cm.
- There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
- The facility has a non-slip floor.
- The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
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Toilet Details
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- The facility toilet has a transfer space on one side only.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 225cm (7ft 5in).
- Dropdown rails are provided.
- As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- As you face the toilet the vertical grab rail is on the right.
- The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is high.
- The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 100cm.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
- There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
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Changing Bench and Hoist Details
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- The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers the changing bench and the toilet.
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Other Facilities
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- A privacy screen is not available.
- The type of wash basin is fixed.
- The height of the wash basin is 77cm.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
- As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- The visual contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 106cm.
- Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a/are clinical waste, general waste (with no lid), sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
- There is an emergency alarm for the facility.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- There is a coat hook.
- The height of the coat hook is 157cm from the floor.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon.
- The lighting levels are good.
Related Access Guides
- To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- Getting To and Getting Around Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital - Parking link (new tab) - click here.
- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital - Entrances link (new tab) - click here.
- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital - Toilets link (new tab) - click here.
