Access Guide
Getting To (Cardiac Investigations)
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge bays in Car Park 1 has step-free level access, a dropped kerb with tactile paving and a pedestrian crossing.
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- Access to Cardiac Investigations is via the South Entrance.
- There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- Cardiac Investigations is located on the second floor in Area C.
- Cardiac Investigations is approximately 2m from the lift.
- Enter via the South Entrance and turn right.
Continue ahead and at the end of the corridor, the lifts are located to the right.
Take the lift to the second floor.
Exit the lift and turn left.
Cardiac Investigations is located straight ahead. - Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and doors permanently held open.
- Some flooring along the route is shiny .
- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Car Park 1)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located on the south side of the hospital site, in front of South Entrance.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 10 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 254cm (width) x 450cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 139cm.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
- The nearest designated bay is 16m from the South Entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
- 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 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 at the front of the car park.
- There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There is not a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (185cm x 210cm).
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- There are 3 electric vehicle charging points.
- The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 241cm (width) x 460cm (depth).
- The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The charging points require an app.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Entrance (South Entrance)
- This entrance is located on the south side of the hospital site.
- 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 171cm.
- 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 175cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Lift (Area E - Lift No.4 and 5)
- The lift surveyed is located in Area E, off Hospital Street.
- The distance from South Entrance is 53m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has steep ramps or slopes.
- The lower ground, ground, first and second 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 and Braille markings.
- The majority of the external controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 128cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 148cm (width) x 252cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
- The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.
Department / Service (Cardiac Investigations)
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Location and Access
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- Cardiac Investigations is located on the second floor in Area C.
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- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 78cm.
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
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Facilities and Services
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- There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: desks.
- Some seating and tables are fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations is located on the ground floor in area E.
Consultation / Medical Room (Cardiac Investigations)
- There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
- The room surveyed was; Cardiac Investigations.
- The room is located on the second floor in Area C.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 190cm.
- Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
- Some furniture is fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Seating Area (Waiting Area)
- The seating area is located just outside Cardiac Investigations.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access and a lift.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The seating and tables are fixed.
- The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.