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Getting To The Hospital (North Middlesex University Hospital)

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• By Road View
  • North Middlesex University Hospital is located off Sterling Way, Edmonton, London. The postcode for the SatNav is N18 1QX. The closest A road to the hospital is the A406 which runs through North London from Ealing to Beckton.
  • There is plenty of on-site parking available at North Middlesex University Hospital. The main car parks are the Zone 1 - Main Visitor Car Park and the Multi-Storey car park. This is a pay-on-exit car park and pay machines are located at the main hospital entrance, Accident and Emergency department and the Maternity Unit. Alternative payment is via the JustPark app. Parking for Blue Badge holders is free of charge, but visitors must register their license plate with the main reception.
• By Bus View
  • The closest bus stops to the venue are located within the hospital grounds and are called 'North Middlesex Hospital Stop T or Stop S'. The buses that run here are the 491 and 318 towards Stamford Hill and Waltham Cross.
  • There is an onsite bus stop.
  • The bus stops are located directly outside the main hospital entrance, off Bull Lane.
  • The on-site bus stops are sheltered, have benched seating and do not have space for a wheelchair user to wait next to the seats.
  • The route from the bus stops to the main hospital entrance is approximately 23 metres long. There is level access from the bus stops leading up to the road crossing. The type of surface along this part of the route is block paving. At the road crossing there are dropped kerbs with tactile paving either side. After the road crossing there are bollards on the approach to the main entrance with some that have a good colour contrast. The approach to the main entrance after the road crossing is level with a mixture of block paving and concrete slabs.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station to North Middlesex University Hospital is Silver Street station which is approximately 0.5 miles from the venue. This station is served by the overground services towards London Liverpool Street, Cheshunt and Enfield Town.
• Useful Links View
  • This link is for more information about the parking available at North Middlesex University Hospital.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • This link is for more information about the TFL bus services to North Middlesex University Hospital.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • This link is for more information on the live departure times at Silver Street station.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance (North Middlesex University Hospital)

• To see the hospital map please click here (opens new tab).
• There is a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
• The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is located on Level 0 of the main hospital building.
• The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 020 8887 3172.
• 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 on Level 0 of the main hospital building, by the main entrance reception.
• 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 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 and mobile hoists.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact the main hospital entrance reception.
• Additional hospital services link (new tab) - click here.

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• Useful Links View
  • North Middlesex Hospital Facilities for Visitors link (new tab) - click here.

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Getting Around (North Middlesex University Hospital)

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There is a slight ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to the Podium Building from the main hospital building.
  • There is a slight ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to the Maternity Unit and Tower Building from the main hospital building.
  • There is a slight ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to the Pymmes Building from the main hospital building.
• Circulation View
  • There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails are provided in some corridors.
  • Seating is provided in some corridors.
  • There is low visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Signage and Wayfinding View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • The wayfinding signage includes some pictograms.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in public areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.
• Comments View
  • North Middlesex University Hospital is made up of 5 buildings which are joined together via ramped link corridors on some levels.
    
  • The ramps are very slight and have handrails on both sides.

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Getting Around (North Middlesex University Hospital - Maternity Unit)

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There is a slight ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to the Tower Building and main hospital building on Level 0 of the Maternity Unit.
• Circulation View
  • There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet and vinyl.
  • There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails are provided in corridors.
  • Seating is not provided in corridors.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Signage and Wayfinding View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • The wayfinding signage does not include pictograms.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in public areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.

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Lift (Main Building - Lifts 1 and 2)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in main hospital building, at the rear left of the entrance foyer.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 49m (53yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are -1, 0, 1 and 2.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 109cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 119cm x 231cm (3ft 11in x 7ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is low to moderate.

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Lift (Main Building - Lift 3)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on Level 0 of the main building, along the right hand corridor and on the right.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 64m (69yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are -1, 0, 1 and 2.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is medium.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 140cm (4ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 181cm x 271cm (5ft 11in x 8ft 11in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is low to moderate.

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Lift (Main Building - Lifts 6 and 7)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on level 0 of the main building, along the right hand corridor and on the right.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 105m (114yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are -1, 0, 1 and 2.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The external lift controls are up to 114cm high.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is medium.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 140cm (4ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 180cm x 269cm (5ft 11in x 8ft 10in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is low to moderate.

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Lift (Podium East Lifts)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the east side of the Podium Building.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 84m (91yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are -1, 0, 1 and 2.
• There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on the ground floor.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 123cm (4ft).
• The dimensions of the lift are 139cm x 238cm (4ft 7in x 7ft 10in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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Lift (Podium West Lifts)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the west side of the Podium Building, to the left as you enter via the main hospital entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are -1, 0, 1, 2.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 130cm (4ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 149cm x 240cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 10in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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Lift (Tower Building Lifts)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located ahead and to the left as you enter the Tower Building.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the Tower Building entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 118cm (3ft 10in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 134cm x 239cm (4ft 5in x 7ft 10in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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Lift (Pymmes Building Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you enter the Pymmes building.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Pymmes Building entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are -1 and 0.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 130cm (4ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 157cm x 249cm (5ft 2in x 8ft 2in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The internal lift controls are up to 126cm high.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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Lift (Maternity Unit Lifts)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on Level -1 of the Maternity Unit, to the left along the main corridor.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the Maternity Unit entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are -1 and 0.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 161cm (5ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 170cm x 278cm (5ft 7in x 9ft 1in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is low to moderate.

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Other Floors (Main Building - Level -1 to Level 0)

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are -1 and 0.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Other Floors (Main Building - Right Hand Corridor - Next to Lift 3)

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are -1, 0, 1 and 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Other Floors (Main Building - Right Hand Corridor - Next to Lifts 6 and 7)

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are -1, 0, 1 and 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Other Floors (Podium Building - East)

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are -1, 0, 1 and 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.

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Other Floors (Podium Building - West)

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are -1, 0, 1 and 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Other Floors (Tower Building)

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Other Floors (Pymmes Building)

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are -1 and 0.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Other Floors (Maternity Unit)

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are -1 and 0.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Amenities (North Middlesex University Hospital)

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• Shops and Services View
  • The shops/services available include; WHSmith, M&S Simply Food, a pharmacy and a coffee shop.
• ATM Machines View
  • There is an/are ATM machine(s) available.
  • The ATM Machine(s) is/are located outside the main hospital entrance or in WHSmith.
  • A low level ATM machine is not available.
• Pay Phones and Charging Points View
  • Pay phones are available.
  • The pay phone(s) is/are located at the main hospital entrance foyer.
  • The pay phone(s) is/are cash or card payment.
  • A low level pay phone (controls between 75cm - 100cm from floor level) is not available.
  • Phone charging points are not available.
• Public WiFi View
  • Free public WiFi is available.
  • Open your network settings and connect to NHS Wi-Fi. Enter your details on the sign-in page and you will be connected to the WiFi.
• TV Pre-Payment Machines View
  • There are no TV pre-pay machines for patients.