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Littlemore Mental Health Centre - Ashurst

Sandford Road, Littlemore, OX4 4XN

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Getting To (Littlemore Mental Health Centre - Ashurst)

  • This route starts at the Thames House and Site parking.
  • The most accessible route from here has step-free access via slope.
  • The slope gradient varies between slight and steep.
  • This route also has a dropped kerb without tactile paving and narrow walkways.
  • Access to this ward is via the Ashurst Entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • This ward is located at the far right corner of the Littlemore Mental Health Centre complex.

Parking (Thames House and Site)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of Thames House.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The nearest designated bay is 140m from the Ashurst entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep slope.
    • This route has narrow walkways.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
    • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 225cm (width) x 445cm (depth).
    • The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Littlemore Mental Health Centre - Ashurst)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Ashurst Building.
  • 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 a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 122cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 99cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.

Reception (Littlemore Mental Health Centre - Ashurst)

  • Location View
    • The reception is located on the left from the Ashurst entrance.
    • The distance from the Ashurst entrance is 2m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 96cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • The reception has screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.