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Royal Berkshire Hospital - Craven Road Multi-Storey Car Park

Royal Berkshire Hospital, London Road, Reading, RG1 5AN

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Overview (Craven Road Multi-Storey Car Park)

  • About View
    • This is a multi-storey car park adjoined to the hospital building.
    • Facilities available in the venue include: Level 0 - Patients and visitor parking only including Blue Badge Bays.
      Level 1 - Patients and visitor parking only.
      Level 2 - Patients and visitor parking only including Blue Badge Bays and a drop off point.
      Level 3 - Patients and visitor parking only.
      Level 4, 5 and 6 - Staff permit holders only.
    • View information on opening times
  • Parking and Public Transport View
    • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
    • There is a drop-off point.
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
    • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
    • All levels of the multi-storey car park can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
    • There are no toilet facilities.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is no hearing assistance system.

Entrance (Level 0 Main Entrance - Craven Road Multi-Storey Car Park)

  • This entrance is located on Level 0 of the Craven Road multi-storey car park.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 133cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 140cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors .
  • The second set of doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 140cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 152cm.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 0, however patients and visitors need to use the lifts to access the main entrance area on Level 1 or Level 2.

Entrance (Level 1 Main Entrance - Craven Road Multi-Storey Car Park)

  • This entrance is located on Level 1 of the Craven Road multi-storey car park.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 118cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 153cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors .
  • The second set of doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 161cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 152cm.
  • This entrance gives access to the main entrance foyer on Level 1.

Entrance (Level 2 Main Entrance - Craven Road Multi-Storey Car Park)

  • This entrance is located on Level 2 of the Craven Road multi-storey car park.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 129cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 153cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors .
  • The second set of doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 161cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 152cm.
  • This entrance gives access to the main reception area on Level 2.

Entrance (Level 3 Main Entrance - Craven Road Multi-Storey Car Park)

  • This entrance is located on Level 3 of the Craven Road multi-storey car park.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 134cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 114cm.
  • The unlocked door is held open.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors, however one door is locked or bolted.
  • The locked door can be opened on request .
  • The second set of doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 152cm.
  • The unlocked door is held open.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 3 which is a staff only area, so patients must take the lifts down to the main entrance area on Level 1 or Level 2.

Parking (Craven Road Multi-Storey Car Park - Levels 0-3)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on Craven Road.
    • The car park is multi-storey.
    • The car park surface consists of concrete.
    • The height of the restriction barrier is 220cm.
    • There are 15+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 229cm (width) x 460cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 126cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 4m from the Level 2 Main Entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and bollards.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located on Level 0, 1, 2 and 3 of the car park.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is not a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (185cm x 210cm).
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
    • This is a pay on exit car park.
      Blue Badge holders can park for free if they verify their Blue Badge and car registration at the parking desk in the main entrance foyer on Level 2.
      Staff permit holders are to park on Levels 4-6 of the car park.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located on Level 2 of the car park.

Lift (Craven Road Multi-Storey Car Park - Main Entrance)

  • The lift surveyed is located at the front of the car park, on the left after the entrance doors.
  • The distance from all car park entrances is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Level 0 to Level 6 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 105cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 140cm (width) x 174cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
  • Patients and visitors can only access the lift on Levels 0, 1, 2 and 3. Levels 4, 5 and 6 are for staff only. This lift is used to access the car park and the main entrance areas only.

Stairs (Craven Road Multi-Storey Car Park - Level 0 - Level 6)

  • The stairs surveyed are located on either side and to the rear of the multi-storey car park.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • Level 0 to Level 6 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 16 steps between floors.
  • The steps have low visual contrast markings and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs (Craven Road Multi-Storey Car Park - Main Entrance)

  • The stairs surveyed are located at the front of the car park, to the far left after the entrance doors.
  • There are permanently held open doors to access the stairwell.
  • Level 0 - Level 6 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 16 steps between floors.
  • The steps have some clear markings and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.