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Pathology Building

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5DW

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Getting To The Hospital (Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital - Wonford)

  • By Road View
    • Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford) is located along Barrack Road.
      The hospital can be accessed via the M5 to the East, by taking the 29 exit onto Honiton Road and proceeding onto East Wonford Hill, the B3183 and then taking the slight left onto Magdalen Road.
      After a short distance, turn left onto Barrack Road, or access from Bonhay Road to the West, by taking the exit onto Western Way, continuing onto Magdalen Street and turning right onto Magdalen Road.
      Proceeding towards the end of Magdalen Road and then turn right onto Barrack Road.
      For the sat nav location enter EX2 5DW.
    • Patient and visitor car parking is available within the open air/surface car parks, which are located throughout the hospital grounds.
      There are clearly marked Blue Badge bays located within several of the open air/surface car parks and there are additional Blue Badge bays available beside the main entrance to the hospital.
  • By Bus View
    • There are several bus stops located on Barrack Road which are approximately 340m from the hospital.
      The services provided at these bus stops include the 2, 7, 39, 52, 57, 369 and X38.
    • There is an onsite bus stop.
    • There is an onsite bus stop available beside the main entrance to the hospital, on the right side of the hospital grounds and at the rear of the hospital.
    • The onsite bus stop is sheltered and has raised benched seating available at all bus stops.
    • To reach the main entrance to the hospital, there is level access on the approach.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest train station is Polsloe Bridge.
      The station is located along Hamlin Lane and is approximately 1.7 miles from the hospital (a 27 minute walk).
  • Useful Links View

Getting Help and Assistance (Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital - Wonford)

  • There is a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
  • The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is located on level 1 of the main hospital building.
  • The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 01392 411 611.
  • The email address for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is [email protected].
  • There are volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
  • Volunteers can be found at the main entrance.
  • 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, voice recognition CD on request and audio on request.
  • There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
  • BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
  • Language interpreters can be provided on request.
  • A mobility scooter charging point is available at the hospital.
  • The mobility scooter charging point is located in the main reception area.
  • Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs.
  • To obtain mobility aids please contact a member of staff.
  • There is a Safe Place at this hospital which is located at the main entrance.

Hospital Parking (Car Park C - The Centre for Women's Health Parking)

  • Parking View
    • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
    • The car park is located on the left side of the hospital grounds.
    • 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 and signposted.
    • 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 230cm x 468cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 4in).
    • There is 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 at the front of the car park, in front of the centre for women's health entrance.
    • There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
    • The dropped kerb does 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 throughout the car park.
    • Payment signs do 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 2 hours only.
    • Payment machines are located at the front of the car park.
    • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
    • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
    • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
  • 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 dropped kerbs.
    • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the centre for women's health entrance.
  • Comments View
    • Parking is free for carers who are on the Devon Carers register when the person they care for is staying in or visiting the hospital.

Hospital Parking (Car Park H)

  • Parking View
    • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
    • The car park is located at the rear of the hospital grounds.
    • 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 parking charges for the hospital car park.
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment signs are located at the entrance to the car park.
    • Payment machines are located at the front of 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).
    • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
  • 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 clearly visible from the car park.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 60m (65yd 1ft) from the kidney unit entrance.
  • Comments View
    • Parking is free for carers who are on the Devon Carers register when the person they care for is staying in or visiting the hospital.

Opening Times (Pathology Reception)

  • Monday 08:30 - 17:00.
  • Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00.
  • Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00.
  • Thursday 08:30 - 17:00.
  • Friday 08:30 - 17:00.
  • Saturday 09:00 - 12:30.
  • Sunday Closed.

Outside Access (Path Lab Entrance - Staff and Visitors)

  • 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 ramped/sloped or stepped 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 a door release button when exiting.
    • The height of the door release button is 91cm (2ft 12in).
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 103cm.
    • 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 to the left 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.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the ramp.
    • The width of the ramp is 150cm.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Step Details View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is/are 4 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • There is a drop-off box for out of hours specimen delivery by the entrance.
    • The height of the box is 101cm.

Reception (Pathology Reception)

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located ahead from the Path Lab Entrance - Staff and Visitors entrance.
    • The reception point is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Path Lab Entrance - Staff and Visitors 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 placed in front of a background which is patterned.
    • The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to 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 not staffed.
    • There is a bell to attract attention.
    • The bell is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • 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.

Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities (Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford))

  • Changing Places facilities are located opposite the main reception on level 1.
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located within the main hospital main entrance lobby, within the Princess Elizabeth orthopaedic centre entrance lobby, within the centre for women's health entrance lobby and on level 2 of the main hospital corridor.
  • Female and male standard toilet facilities are located within the main hospital main entrance lobby, on both level 1 and level 2 of the Princess Elizabeth orthopaedic centre, within the centre for women's health entrance lobby and on level 2 of the main hospital corridor.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the main hospital entrance lobby on Level 1.

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