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Sanctuary (Chapel)

Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability, West Hill, Putney, London, SW15 3SW

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Getting To (Sanctuary - Chapel)

  • The most accessible route from the main entrance Blue Badge bays has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
  • Access to the Sanctuary is via the main entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • The Sanctuary is located on the ground floor of the main hospital building.
  • The Sanctuary is approximately 20m from the main entrance.
  • From the main entrance, take the corridor to the left of the reception desk.
    The entrance to the Sanctuary is located ahead, on the left.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring along the route is shiny and patterned.
  • There are resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer).
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Parking (Main Entrance Blue Badge Bays)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the main entrance.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 212cm (width) x 475cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 124cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 5m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
    • All visitors must enter their vehicle registration at reception.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the right end of the main hospital building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • There is a bell at a height of 144cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 111cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 142cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors .
  • The second set of doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 151cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the opening after the second set of doors which leads into the main reception area is 104cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • This entrance brings you to the main reception on the ground floor of the main hospital building.
    There is a similar entrance the other side of the entrance lobby, which can be used when approaching from the rear of the main hospital building, however the slope at this entrance is steep.
    Both entrances lead to the same second door.

Department / Service (Sanctuary - Chapel)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Sanctuary (Chapel) is located on the ground floor of the main hospital building.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
    • The door is permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 101cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations is located along the corridor on the left just after Reception.

Room (Sanctuary - Chapel)

  • The room is located along the corridor to the left of reception.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There is a privacy screen in the Sanctuary.