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Whiteleaf Centre (Bucks Health and Wellbeing Campus) - Amber and Opal Wards

Bierton Road, Aylesbury, HP20 1EG

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Getting To (Amber and Opal Wards)

  • This route starts at the Whiteleaf Centre car park.
  • The most accessible route from here has step-free level access.
  • Access to this ward is via the Whiteleaf Centre main entrance.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • This ward is located on the ground floor, within the courtyard.
  • The ward is approximately 50m from the Amber and Opal Courtyard Entrance.
  • Enter the Whiteleaf Centre Bucks Health and Wellbeing Campus entrance.
  • At the main reception turn left and follow the main corridor to the Amber and Opal courtyard entrance.
  • Continue ahead down the path.
  • At the junction, Opal Ward is on the left and Amber Ward is on the right.
  • This route to the ward has step-free level access.
  • There is an automatic door, which is push pad activated, along this route.
  • Some flooring is shiny along this route.
  • There are resting areas along this route to the ward.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Dementia-friendly signage is not provided.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route: toilets for ambulant disabled users.
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Parking (The Whiteleaf Centre)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the Whiteleaf Centre.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
    • There are 9 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 260cm (width) x 465cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 25m from The Whiteleaf Centre main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • 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
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located in front of The Whiteleaf Centre main entrance.

Entrance (The Whiteleaf Centre - Bucks Health and Wellbeing Campus)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Whiteleaf Centre.
  • 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 is an intercom at a height of 117cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 85cm.
  • There is a single automatic door.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 125cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second, single automatic door.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 130cm.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.

Entrance (Amber and Opal Courtyard Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on the ground floor, on the main corridor.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 107cm.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 84cm.

Entrance (Amber Ward)

  • This entrance is located on the ground floor, in the Whiteleaf courtyard.
  • 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 is an intercom at a height of 100cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 83cm.
  • There is a single automatic door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • 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 (Amber Ward)

  • Location View
    • The reception is located ahead from the Amber Ward entrance.
    • The distance from the Amber Ward 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 76cm.
    • 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.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: armchairs.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Entrance (Opal Ward)

  • This entrance is located on the ground floor, in the Whiteleaf courtyard.
  • 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 is an intercom at a height of 100cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 82cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 98cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.

Reception (Opal Ward)

  • Location View
    • The reception is located ahead from the Opal Ward entrance.
    • The distance from the Opal Ward 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 76cm.
    • 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.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: armchairs.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.