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Woodlands House

Bierton Road, Aylesbury, HP20 1EG

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Getting To (Woodlands House)

  • This route starts at the Woodlands House car park.
  • The most accessible route from here has step-free access via slope.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • Access to this ward is via the Woodlands House entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • This ward is located at the far right side of the Whiteleaf Centre site.

Parking (Woodlands House)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of Woodlands House.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 245cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The nearest designated bay is 25m from the Woodlands House entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight slope.
  • 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 not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Woodlands House)

  • This entrance is located at the front of Woodlands House.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not 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 123cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 95cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second, single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • The second door also has an intercom, at a height of 132cm.

Reception (Woodlands House)

  • Location View
    • The reception is located on the right from the Woodlands House entrance.
    • The distance from the Woodlands House 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 74cm.
    • 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: chairs without armrests.
    • Woodlands House is a secure, forensic care facility.
    • Visitors will not progress unaccompanied beyond the reception area.