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Tiverton and District Hospital - Outpatient Clinics

Kennedy Way, Tiverton, Exeter, Devon, EX16 6NT

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Getting Here (Tiverton and District Hospital)

  • By Road View
    • Tiverton and District Hospital is located on Kennedy Way.
      The hospital can be accessed via the A361 to the north by taking the third exit at the Bolham Roundabout onto the A3126.
      Proceed along this road and then take the third exit at the roundabout onto Kennedy Way.
      The Tiverton and District Hospital will be located on the right.
      It can also be accessed via the M5 to the east by taking the 27 exit onto the A361 and continuing along the A361 until you reach the roundabout.
      Take the first exit on to the A3126 and the directions are the same as above.
      For sat nav location enter EX16 6NT.
    • Patient and visitor car parking is available within the open air/surface car park, which is located in front of the hospital.
      There are clearly marked Blue Badge bays located within this car park.
  • By Bus View
    • The nearest available bus stop is located along Kennedy Way and is directly in front of the hospital.
      The services provided at this bus stop include the 1, 343, 346, 348, 349, 351, 352, 353, 398 and the EXE Valley Market and Community Bus.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest train station is Tiverton Parkway.
      The station is located along Station Road and is approximately 8.8 miles from the hospital.
  • Useful Links View

Getting Help and Assistance (Tiverton and District Hospital)

  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
  • Language interpreters can be provided on request.
  • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; large print on request and different languages on request.
  • There is a wheelchair to borrow to use around the building.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
  • There is a/are hearing assistance system(s) available.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 25/09/2023.
  • Home visits services are available.

Parking (Tiverton and District Hospital)

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located in front and to the left of the venue.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
    • There is/are 6 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 240cm x 500cm (7ft 10in x 16ft 5in).
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main hospital entrance.
    • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 42m (45yd 2ft) from the main hospital entrance.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
    • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
    • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • On Street Parking and Drop-off Details View
    • There is a designated drop off point.
    • The drop off point is located in front of the main hospital entrance.
    • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
    • There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.

Getting To (Outpatient Clinics)

  • Outpatient Clinics is/are located on the ground floor of the hospital.
  • Access to Outpatient Clinics is via the main hospital entrance.
  • Enter via the main hospital entrance and proceed to the right past the reception desk and stair case.
    Turn right and Outpatient Clinics is located ahead.
  • There is step free access to Outpatient Clinics.
  • Outpatient Clinics is approximately 13m from the main hospital 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.

Outside Access (Main Hospital Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • There are bollards outside this entrance.
    • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 196cm.
    • The bollard(s) has/have a high visual contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 140cm (4ft 7in).
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 140cm (4ft 7in).
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 152cm.
    • 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 152cm.

Reception

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located opposite the main entrance.
    • The reception point is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
    • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There is step free 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 low to moderate.
    • The height of the reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
    • There is 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 a hearing assistance system.
    • The type of system is a fixed loop.
    • The hearing assistance system is signed.
    • Staff are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested on 25/09/2023.
    • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
    • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are provided in the reception area.
  • Reception Waiting Area View
    • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
    • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
    • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
    • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
    • No tables are permanently fixed.
    • 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 not a television.
    • Vending machines are available.
    • A water dispenser is 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.

Opening Times (Outpatient Clinics)

  • Access is by appointment only.

Department / Service (Outpatient Clinics)

  • Department / Service Access View
    • Outpatient Clinics is located on the ground floor, to the right of reception.
    • There is not a/are not door(s) leading into the department/service.
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 146cm (4ft 9in).
    • There is level access throughout the department/service.
    • There is clear signage on the department/service.
    • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
    • There is 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 moderate to good.
  • Department / Service Facilities View
    • This department/service has; a main reception, a waiting room/area, a sub waiting area, consultation rooms and treatment rooms.
    • There are 6 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 not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
    • Accessible toilet facilities are located at the main hospital entrance.
    • There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
    • Standard toilet facilities are located at the main hospital entrance.

Reception (Outpatient Clinics)

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located left of the Outpatient Clinics entrance.
    • The reception point is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the Outpatient Clinics entrance.
    • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There is step free 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 low to moderate.
    • The height of the reception counter is low (76cm or lower).
    • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
    • The counter is not staffed.
    • There is not a bell to attract attention.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Reception Waiting Area View
    • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
    • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
    • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
    • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
    • No tables are permanently fixed.
    • 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 not a television.
    • 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 low to moderate.

Entrance (Outpatient Clinics)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the right of reception.
    • 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 not a hand sanitiser.
    • The main 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 152cm.

Waiting Room / Area (Waiting Area 2)

  • There is a waiting room / area.
  • The waiting room / area is approximately 10m from the Outpatient Clinics 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.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Chairs with armrests are not available.
  • 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 not a television.
  • Vending machines are not available.
  • A water dispenser is 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 low to moderate.

Consultation / Treatment Room (Consulting Rooms A, B and C)

  • There is / are 3 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room surveyed was; Consulting Room A.
  • There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
  • There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • 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.
  • Some 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.
  • Comments View
    • The adjoining room (A1) can be accessed via a single manual door with a width of 87cm.

Consultation / Treatment Room (Consulting Rooms A1, B1 and C1)

  • There is / are 3 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room surveyed was; Consulting Room A1.
  • There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
  • There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • 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 not a chair.
  • No 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 moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • The adjoining room (A) can be accessed via a single manual door with a width of 87cm.

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