Access Guide
COVID-19 Information
- The information in this section was taken in October 2020.
- During the Coronavirus pandemic, for the safety of patients and staff, all visiting is not permitted.
- For more information please click here.
Getting To The Hospital
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By Road
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- Hinchingbrooke Hospital is situated off Parkway which is to the West of Huntingdon Town Centre, just off the A14. The hospital is clearly signposted from all major routes which include the A14, and the A141. If you are dropping someone off at the hospital there are allocated drop off points, located near to most entrances to the hospital.
- The main car park is located opposite the Treatment Centre and main hospital entrance. As you enter, please take a coin token from the entrance barrier. You need to keep your coin token with you and pay at the pay station on your way back to your car.
There is a designated drop-off point outside the main entrance.
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By Bus
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- There is an onsite bus stop.
- There is an onsite bus stop.
- The hospital bus stop is located on Hinchingbrooke Park Road, approximately 180 metres from the Dynamic Health Musculoskeletal Services & Uro-Gynaecological Physiotherapy entrance.
- You can use Traveline to start to plan your journey by bus.
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By Train
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- The nearest station is Huntingdon which is 0.9 miles away. To view the route use the Google Maps link below.
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Useful Links
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- Traveline for South East and Anglia.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Cambridgeshire County Council information on buses.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- National Rail Enquiries.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Walking route from the train station on Google Maps.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
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 at the rear of the entrance foyer.
- The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 01480 428 964.
- 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 at the reception desk.
- 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, mobile hoists and adjustable beds.
- To obtain mobility aids please contact reception.
- Additional hospital services link (new tab) - click here.
Hospital Parking (Blue Badge Parking)
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Parking
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- The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
- The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
- The car park is located in front of the main entrance to 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 a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
- There is/are 9 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 340cm x 690cm (11ft 2in x 22ft 8in).
- 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point.
- The drop-off point is located to the left of the main entrance to the main hospital building.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
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Paying
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- There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
- Payment signs are not provided.
- Free parking for Blue Badge holders is for 1 hour only.
- To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
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Access to the Hospital
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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 dropped kerbs.
- The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
Hospital Parking (Main Car Park - Car Park 2)
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Parking
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- The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
- The car park is located in front of the hospital buildings.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park does have a barrier control system.
- There is a touchscreen at the barrier.
- The barrier controls/touchscreen can be reached from the car.
- 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 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 355cm x 477cm (11ft 8in x 15ft 8in).
- 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point.
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Paying
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- There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
- Payment signs are provided.
- Payment signs are clearly presented.
- Payment signs are located at the entrance to the car park, at the payment machines in the car park and 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 not free for Blue Badge holders.
- Payment machines are located inside the hospital building and at the front of the car park.
- There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
- To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
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Access to the Hospital
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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 hospital entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
- The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is clearly signposted.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 79m (86yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
Getting To (Acute Assessment Unit)
- Acute Assessment Unit is/are located on the ground floor.
- Access to Acute Assessment Unit is via the main entrance.
- Enter via the main entrance and proceed past the main reception. Cross the foyer past Costa Coffee and follow the main corridor to the end. Turn left and continue to the end of the corridor, turn left again and towards the end of the corridor the Acute Assessment Unit on the right.
- There is step free access to Acute Assessment Unit.
- Acute Assessment Unit is approximately 148m from the main entrance.
- There is a/are manual, heavy, double door(s) between the main entrance and the department/service.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
Outside Access (Emergency Care Centre Entrance)
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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.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The automatic door(s) is/are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
Ward
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Ward Information
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- This is a/an acute assessment ward.
- This is a shared ward.
- There is/are 4 bay(s) available.
- There is/are 2 side room(s) available.
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Ward Access
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- There is a/are door(s) leading into the ward.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The automatic door(s) is/are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is level access throughout the ward.
- There is no clear signage on the ward.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is flooring on the ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Reception/Nurses' Station
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- There is a lowered section.
- There is not a hearing assistance system available at the desk.
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Example Side Room
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- There are multiple side rooms available with accessible ensuites.
- The side room surveyed does have an accessible ensuite.
- The width of the door opening into the side room is over 75cm.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre around the bed.
- Bedside storage is available.
- The width of the door opening into the ensuite is over 75cm.
- The fixtures/facilities available in the ensuite include; a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
- The colour contrast between the walls and the floor in the ensuite is good.
- The lighting levels in the ensuite are good.
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Ward Features and Patient Facilities
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- A mobile hoist is available on the ward.
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Visitor Facilities
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- There are no accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
- There are no standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
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Visiting Times
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- Visiting times vary, please contact the ward in advance.
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Comments
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- There is a second set of doors to enter this ward.
- The second set of doors open towards you (pull).
- The second set of doors are double, and heavy.
- The clear door width of the second set of doors is 160cm.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The unisex toilets are located in the main unit corridor.
- Unisex toilets are 30m (33yd) from the unit entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Related Access Guides
- To view other access guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- Hinchingbrooke Hospital - Main Entrance link (new tab) - click here.
- Hinchingbrooke Hospital - New Critical Care Centre link (new tab) - click here.