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Multi Faith Centre

North Middlesex University Hospital , Sterling Way, Edmonton, London, N18 1QX

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Getting To (Multi Faith Centre)

Hospital Parking (Zone 5 - Patient Parking)

  • Parking View
    • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
    • The car park is located at the rear of the main hospital building, off Bridport Road.
    • 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) markings are faded.
    • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 248cm x 476cm (8ft 2in x 15ft 7in).
    • 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 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.
    • 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 1 hour only.
  • 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 not clearly visible from the car park.
    • The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is not clearly signposted.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 32m (34yd 2ft) from the Pymmes Building entrance.
  • Comments View
    • This car park is for patients only and has a maximum one hour stay.

Outside Access (Pymmes Building)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the main hospital building, opposite the Trust Headquarters.
    • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
    • 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.
    • 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 an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 137cm (4ft 6in).
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 136cm (4ft 6in).
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 145cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
  • Comments View
    • This entrance is to access Level -1 of the Pymmes Building.
    • There is internal access to the main hospital building from the Pymmes Building via link corridors on Levels -1 and 0.

Entrance (Multi Faith Centre)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located on level -1 of the Pymmes building.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • 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 single width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • Ramp/Slope Details View
    • The ramp/slope is located after the entrance, leading up to the department.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
    • 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.
    • The width of the ramp is 142cm.
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.

Opening Times (Multi Faith Centre)

  • The venue is open 24hrs.

Department / Service (Multi Faith Centre)

  • Department / Service Access View
    • The Multi Faith Centre is located on level -1 of the Pymmes Building, after the steep ramp leading from the first door.
    • There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 112cm.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
    • There is a door release button when exiting.
    • The height of the door release button is 111cm (3ft 8in).
    • There is level access throughout the department/service.
    • Staff can provide assistance with using any manual doors within the department/service.
    • There is clear signage on the department/service.
    • The type of flooring is carpet and 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.
    • There is some flooring in the department/service which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes 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; standard toilet facilities.
    • A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
    • There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
    • Accessible toilet facilities are located on level 0 of the main hospital.
    • There are standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
  • Comments View
    • To gain access to the Multi Faith Prayer Room a key card is required.
    • The height of the key card reader is 120cm.

Place of Worship / Prayer Room (Muslim Prayer Room)

  • The place of worship/room is located ahead as you enter the Multi Faith Centre.
  • There is step-free access to the place of worship/room.
  • The place of worship/room is not clearly signed.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) for the room is/are not push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 103cm.
  • The type of flooring in the place of worship/room is carpet.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the place of worship/room.
  • There are no seats in the place of worship/room.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
  • Background music is not played in the room.
  • There is not a speaker system in the room.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The lighting levels in the room are moderate to good.

Place of Worship / Prayer Room (Department of Spiritual Care - Our Space)

  • The place of worship/room is located within the Multi Faith Centre.
  • There is step-free access to the place of worship/room.
  • The place of worship/room is clearly signed.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) for the room is/are not push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • There is a list of service times at the entrance.
  • The type of flooring in the place of worship/room is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the place of worship/room.
  • There is a mixture of chairs with and without armrests.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
  • Background music is not played in the room.
  • There is not a speaker system in the room.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The lighting levels in the room are good.

Washroom (Female Wash Facilities)

  • Washroom Details View
    • There is/are 2 washroom(s) of this type in the service.
    • The washroom surveyed is located to the left as you enter the Multi Faith Centre.
    • The washroom surveyed is approximately 2m from the Multi Faith Centre entrance.
    • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the department.
    • This washroom is female.
    • There is pictorial and written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
    • The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards.
    • The door(s) is/are locked by a sliding bolt.
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
    • The dimensions of the washroom are 177cm x 267cm (5ft 10in x 8ft 9in).
    • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm.
    • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
    • There are coat hooks at 170cm and 194cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
    • There is not a wash basin.
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 114cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 114cm.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • Disposal facilities are available.
    • There is a/are pedal bin disposal units.
    • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is low.
    • The visual contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is low.
    • The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
    • Lighting levels are good.
  • Comments View
    • The height of the step to enter the washing area is 20cm.
    • The height of the seats in this area are 33cm.
    • The height of the taps are 95cm.

Washroom (Male Wash Facilities)

  • Washroom Details View
    • There is/are 2 washroom(s) of this type in the service.
    • The washroom surveyed is located along the Multi Faith Centre corridor and on the left.
    • The washroom surveyed is approximately 10m from the Multi Faith Centre entrance.
    • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the service.
    • This washroom is male.
    • There is no additional signage on or near the washroom door.
    • The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards.
    • The door(s) does not/do not have a lock.
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
    • The dimensions of the washroom are 177cm x 265cm (5ft 10in x 8ft 8in).
    • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm.
    • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
    • There are coat hooks at 180cm and 194cm from the floor.
    • There is not a coat hook in the washroom.
    • There is not a mirror.
    • There is not a wash basin.
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 113cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 113cm.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a/are general waste (with lid) disposal units.
    • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is low.
    • The visual contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is low.
    • The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
    • Lighting levels are good.
  • Comments View
    • The height of the step to enter the washing area is 19cm.
    • The height for the seats in this area are 41cm.
    • The height of the taps are 96cm.