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Getting To The Hospital (King Edward VII Hospital)

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• By Road View
  • King Edward VII Hospital is located to the South of Windsor town centre on the B3022 (St Leonards Road) and the A308 (Frances Road).
    From the High Street, follow the road as it mergers to the right onto Sheet Street.
    Take the second right onto Frances Road.
    At the roundabout, take the third exit.
    Continue along the road, the hospital is located on your left hand side.
  • The patients and visitors car park is located to the rear and left hand side of the main hospital building.
    There is a one-way system in place for the patients and visitors car park.
• By Bus View
  • There is not a bus stop on site, however there are two bus stops directly outside of the hospital on St Leonards Road.
    One is situated on the hospital side of the road. The services that stop here are the 16, 16A, 200, 600, 702 and the W1.
    The other is situated on the other side of St Leonards Road. The services that stop here are the 16, 16A, 200, 600, 702 and the W1.
  • There is not an onsite bus stop.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Windsor & Eton Central.
    The hospital is located 0.9 miles from the train station (approximately a 19 minute walk).
    To walk to the hospital from the station, turn left as you exit the station car park onto Bridgewater Terrace and then turn left onto Goswell Road.
    Take the first right onto Alma Road. Follow the road until you reach the roundabout.
    Take the second exit continuing on Alma Road. Then take the second right onto St Leonards Road and the hospital is located on your left hand side.
• Useful Links View
  • Windsor and Eton Central station.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Bus services.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance (King Edward VII Hospital)

• To see the hospital map please click here (opens new tab).
• There is not a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
• There are not volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
• Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: Braille on request, large print on request, Makaton on request and different languages on request.
• There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available on request.
• BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
• A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the hospital.
• Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact a member of staff.

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Hospital Parking (King Edward VII Hospital)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located to the rear and left hand side of the main hospital building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 340cm x 500cm (11ft 2in x 16ft 5in).
  • There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point.
  • The drop-off point is located in front of the main entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located at the payment machines in the car park.
  • Payment signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located throughout the car park.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
• Access to the Hospital View
  • 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The hospital entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is clearly signposted.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Comments View
  • The drop off point markings on the approach to the main entrance are faded (as shown in photograph 4).
    
  • The roundabout outside the main entrance is used as a drop off point and for ambulances.

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Outside Access (Eye Ward)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the right hand side of the hospital as you face the main entrance.
  • 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.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 72cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 146cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the ramp.
• Comments View
  • This entrance goes directly into the ward reception/waiting area.

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Getting To (The Eye Ward from the Main Entrance)

• The Eye Ward is/are located at the rear of the Prince Charles Eye Unit.
• Access to the Eye Ward is via the main entrance.
• Enter the hospital via the main entrance and turn right. Follow the corridor to the end and turn right.
  Go through the open double doors and the entrance to the Prince Charles Eye Unit is directly ahead.
  Enter the unit entrance and follow the corridor ahead, past the main reception on your left hand side.
  Turn left into the Eye Outpatients department.
  Follow the corridor through the waiting area and turn right.
  The entrance to the Eye Ward is directly ahead.
• There is step free access to the Eye Ward.
• The Eye Ward is approximately 60m from the main entrance.
• There are resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

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Outside Access (King Edward VII Hospital - Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the hospital.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The automatic door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 134cm.
  • 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 188cm.
• Comments View
  • There are two similar doors either side of the main entrance as shown in photographs 5 and 6.
  • The doors are automatic and single.
  • The width of the doors are 90cm.
  • There is a steep slope in front of the entrance on the left hand side as shown in photograph 7.
  • There is a slight slope in front of the entrance on the right hand side as shown in photograph 8.

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Entrance (Prince Charles Eye Unit)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right from the main hospital entrance.
  • 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 not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 125cm (4ft 1in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 180cm.
• Comments View
  • The height of the low sanitiser is 86cm, as shown in photograph 4.

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Opening Times (Eye Ward)

• Access is by appointment only.

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Ward (Eye Ward)

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• Ward Information View
  • This is a/an day surgery eye ward.
  • This is a shared ward.
  • There is/are 0 bay(s) available.
  • There is/are 3 side room(s) available.
  • There is/are 3 bed(s) on this ward in total.
• Ward Access View
  • There is a/are door(s) leading into the ward.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 157cm (5ft 2in).
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • There is level access throughout the ward.
  • There is clear signage on the ward.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is some flooring on the ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Reception/Nurses' Station View
  • The height of the ward reception desk is 112cm.
  • There is not a lowered section.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available at the desk.
• Relatives' Room View
  • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
• Example Side Room View
  • There are no side rooms available with an accessible ensuite.
  • The width of the door opening into the side room is over 75cm.
  • The side room surveyed does not have a ceiling track hoist.
  • There is not sufficient space next to the bed for a mobile hoist to operate.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre around the bed.
  • Bedside storage is not available.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and the floor in the side room is good.
  • The lighting levels in the side room are good.
• Ward Features and Patient Facilities View
  • A hearing assistance system is not available on the ward.
  • The ward does not play background music.
  • There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
  • A mobile hoist is available on the ward.
  • There are not washroom facilities for patients on the ward.
  • There are toilet facilities for patients on the ward.
• Comments View
  • Patients do not stay in this ward overnight as it is for day surgery.

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Waiting Room / Area (Reception)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 11m from the internal ward entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Chairs with armrests are not available.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Announcements are in person.
• 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 a television.
• Subtitles are not available.
• 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.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Consulting Rooms)

• There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Room 1.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• All chairs have armrests available.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Room / Area (Pre-Assessment Rooms)

• There is / are 2 room(s) / area(s) available.
• The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Room 2.
• There is level access to the room / area.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the room / area.
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Room / Area (Dressing Room)

• There is / are 1 room(s) / area(s) available.
• The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Dressing Room.
• There is level access to the room / area.
• There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is/are height adjustable.
• All chairs have armrests available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Day Room / Lounge Area (Day Care Lounge)

• There is a day room/lounge area.
• There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is always open.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the day room/lounge area.
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There are seats with armrests on both sides.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• There is a television.
• Subtitles are not 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.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located along the ward corridor.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 184cm x 175cm.
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 86cm.
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 58cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin and storage items.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 137cm (4ft 6in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located along the ward corridor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Toilet seats do not have a good colour contrast.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser is located to the left of the wash basin.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Prince Charles Eye Unit link (new tab) - click here.