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Fulbrook Centre - Cherwell Ward

Churchill Hospital, Old Road, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7JU

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Getting Here

Getting Help and Assistance

  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
  • Language interpreters can be provided on request.
  • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request, large print on request and different languages on request.
  • There is a wheelchair to borrow to use around the building.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • The car park is located in front of the building.
    • 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 car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
    • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
    • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
    • The name of the car park is Car Park 3.
    • The car park is located to the right of Fulbrook Centre Main Entrance.
  • On Street Parking and Drop-off Details View
    • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
  • Comments View
    • The three Blue Badge bays are located in Car Park 3. The dimensions of the bays are 228cm x 450cm.

Getting To (Cherwell Ward)

  • Cherwell Ward is/are located off the Fulbrook Centre reception area.
  • Access to Cherwell Ward is via the Fulbrook Centre Main Entrance.
  • Enter via the Fulbrook Centre Main Entrance, turn left and Cherwell Ward is located straight ahead.
  • There is step free access to Cherwell Ward.
  • Cherwell Ward is approximately 7m from the Fulbrook Centre Main Entrance.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

Outside Access (Fulbrook Centre Main Entrance)

  • 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.
    • There are bollards outside this entrance.
    • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 212cm.
    • The bollard(s) has/have a good colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 138cm (4ft 6in).
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 153cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 153cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope Details View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

Reception

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located to the left on entering the building.
    • The reception point is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Fulbrook Centre Main Entrance.
    • The reception area/desk is clearly 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 high (110cm+).
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
    • There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
    • The counter is staffed.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Reception Waiting Area View
    • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
    • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
    • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
    • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
    • There are seats with armrests on both sides.
    • No tables are permanently fixed.
    • The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
    • There is not a television.
    • Vending machines are not available.
    • A water dispenser is available.
    • There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
    • Lighting levels are good.

Opening Times (Visiting Hours)

  • Monday 10:00 - 12:00.
  • Monday 18:00 - 20:00.
  • Monday 13:00 - 17:00.
  • Tuesday 10:00 - 12:00.
  • Tuesday 18:00 - 20:00.
  • Tuesday 13:00 - 17:00.
  • Wednesday 10:00 - 12:00.
  • Wednesday 18:00 - 20:00.
  • Wednesday 13:00 - 17:00.
  • Thursday 10:00 - 12:00.
  • Thursday 18:00 - 20:00.
  • Thursday 13:00 - 17:00.
  • Friday 10:00 - 12:00.
  • Friday 18:00 - 20:00.
  • Friday 13:00 - 17:00.
  • Saturday 10:00 - 12:00.
  • Saturday 18:00 - 20:00.
  • Saturday 13:00 - 17:00.
  • Sunday 10:00 - 12:00.
  • Sunday 18:00 - 20:00.
  • Sunday 13:00 - 17:00.

Entrance (Cherwell Ward)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the left on entering the Fulbrook Centre.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 124cm (4ft 1in).
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 110cm (3ft 7in).
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 77cm.

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