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Getting To The Hospital

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• By Road View
  • The postcode to use for the SAT-Nav is SW3 6NP. Royal Brompton Hospital is located in Chelsea. Royal Brompton Hospital is not in the central London congestion charging zone. But you should check the Transport for London website to see if congestion charging will affect your journey to/from the hospital. Travelling via public transport is encouraged due to the very limited amount of parking that is available nearby.
  • There is no patient or public parking at Royal Brompton Hospital. A small number of Blue Badge parking spaces are available at: Dovehouse Street Dudmaston Mews (these are controlled by the council and not bookable through the Trust) Cale Street Foulis Terrace Sydney Street (in front of the main hospital entrance. These two bays are limited to four hours and cannot be reserved).
• By Bus View
  • Bus numbers 14, 211, 345, and 414 stop outside the Fulham wing on Fulham Road Bus numbers 49 and 211 stop on Sydney Street near to the Main Reception entrance. Bus numbers 11, 19, 22, 211, 49, and 319 stop on King's Road.
  • There is an onsite bus stop.
  • The bus stop is located on Fulham Road at the front of the hospital.
  • The bus stop is sheltered and has bench seating and lower seating available for children. There is not a space for a wheelchair user underneath the shelter.
  • The route from the bus stop to the Dovehouse Street entrance is approximately 35 metres. The route is level and the surface is block paving.
• By Train View
  • West Brompton station is the nearest train station and is served by the Overground and Southern Railway. West Brompton Station is approximately 1.3 miles from the hospital.
• By Underground View
  • South Kensington station is the nearest underground station and is on the Circle, District and Piccadilly Line. The Underground station is approximately 0.8 miles from the hospital.
• Useful Links View
  • Please use the link below for information on getting to the hospital provided by Royal Brompton Hospital.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please use the link below for TFL journey planner.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please use the link below for more information on South Kensington Underground Station.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please use the link below for more information on West Brompton Station.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
• The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is located on the ground floor of the Sydney Wing.
• The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 020 7349 7715.
• The email address for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is [email protected].
• 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, different languages on request and audio 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 can 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, adjustable beds and crutches.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact the Main Reception.

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Hospital Parking

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located at the rear of the hospital.
  • 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 not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.
• Paying View
  • There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located throughout the car park.
• 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 uneven surfaces.
  • The hospital entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is not clearly signposted.
• Comments View
  • The car park is for permit holders only.
  • Patients wishing to park in this space between 08:30 - 18:30 must obtain a permit from the Main Reception.

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Public Parking

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• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • There is a/are clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Dovehouse Street.
  • The dimensions of the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 189cm x 500cm.
  • The dimensions of the on street Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • There are not parking charges for the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment term signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is for 4 hours only.
• Public Car Park View
  • There is not a car park for public use within approximately 200m (219yd).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building on South Parade.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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 an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 133cm .
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 109cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
• 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 a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• Comments View
  • This entrance is for the Royal Brompton Centre for Sleep and Private Outpatients.

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Getting To (The Royal Brompton Centre for Sleep)

• The Royal Brompton Centre for Sleep is/are located in front and to the left as you enter the Main Entrance.
• Access to The Royal Brompton Centre for Sleep is via the Main Entrance.
• As you enter the building the entrance to the Royal Brompton Centre for Sleep will be ahead and to your left.
• There is step free access to The Royal Brompton Centre for Sleep.
• The Royal Brompton Centre for Sleep is approximately 5m from the Main Entrance.
• There are not 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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Opening Times

• Access is by appointment only.

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Department / Service

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• Department / Service Access View
  • The Royal Brompton Centre for Sleep is located ahead and to the left as you enter the building via the Main Entrance.
  • There is not a/are not door(s) leading into the department/service.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 122cm (4ft).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • There is ramped/sloped access immediately beyond the department/service entrance.
  • There is clear signage on the department/service.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is some flooring in the department/service which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The department/service does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Department / Service Facilities View
  • This department/service has; sub receptions, accessible toilet facilities for everyone, standard toilet facilities and treatment rooms.
  • There are 4 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
  • A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
  • A mobile hoist is not available on the department/service.
  • There are accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
  • There are standard toilet facilities within this department/service.

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Level Change (Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located at the entrance to the department.
• The ramp/slope is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
• The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.

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Reception (Staff Base)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the right as you reach the bottom of the slope.
  • The reception point is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
  • Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not visible from the entrance.
  • There is ramped/sloped access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm) .
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.

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Room (Bedroom 1)

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• General Information View
  • There are 4 rooms in total.
• Accessible Rooms View
  • There are accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is / are 4 room(s) which has / have accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is / are 0 adjoining room(s) available for carers.
• Location and Access View
  • The accessible room viewed is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the outside access.
  • There is not level access from an accessible entrance.
• Accessible Room View
  • The room number or room name viewed was Bedroom 1.
  • The width of the door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The height of the bed is 51cm (1ft 8in).
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 40cm (1ft 4in).
  • Light switches are within 120cm from floor level.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
  • It is a push button style alarm.
  • An adjoining room is not available.
• Accessible Ensuite View
  • The width of the door to the ensuite is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the accessible ensuite are 169cm x 219cm (5ft 7in x 7ft 2in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is not a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are not available for the toilet.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
  • 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 in height.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the sink is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap for the sink.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm available in the ensuite.
  • It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • There are mirrors.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
• Bath and Shower View
  • There is not a bath.
• Wheel In Shower View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head is adjustable.
  • The shower control type is lever.
  • The shower seat is flip-down.
  • The flip-down or fixed seat height is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There are handrails available for the shower.
• Signage, colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
  • There is no additional signage on or near the hotel door.
  • The colour contrast between the external hotel room door and wall is fair.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal hotel room door and wall is fair.
  • The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is fair.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible ensuite View
  • The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is fair.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is good.
  • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Room (Bedroom 2)

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• General Information View
  • There are 4 rooms in total.
• Accessible Rooms View
  • There are accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is / are 4 room(s) which has / have accessible ensuite facilities.
• Location and Access View
  • The accessible room viewed is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the outside access.
  • There is not level access from an accessible entrance.
• Accessible Room View
  • The room number or room name viewed was Bedroom 2.
  • The width of the door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The height of the bed is 60cm (1ft 12in).
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 32cm (1ft 1in).
  • Light switches are within 120cm from floor level.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the room.
  • It is a push button style alarm.
  • An adjoining room is not available.
• Accessible Ensuite View
  • The width of the door to the ensuite is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The dimensions of the accessible ensuite are 291cm x 660cm (9ft 7in x 21ft 8in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 210cm (6ft 11in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet, the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
  • 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 in height.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the sink is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap for the sink.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm available in the ensuite.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • There are mirrors.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
• Bath and Shower View
  • There is not a bath.
• Wheel In Shower View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head is adjustable.
  • The shower control type is lever.
  • The shower seat is flip-down.
  • The flip-down or fixed seat height is 60cm (1ft 12in).
  • There are handrails available for the shower.
• Signage, colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
  • The colour contrast between the external hotel room door and wall is fair.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal hotel room door and wall is fair.
  • The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is fair.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible ensuite View
  • The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is fair.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is fair.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some hotel rooms have no auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located within Bedroom 2.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.
• The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located within each bedroom except for bedroom 2.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Royal Brompton - Fulham Wing link (new tab) - click here.