Access Guide
Parking (Main Outpatients Entrance 2 - Accessible Parking and Drop-off)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located across the access road in front of Main Outpatients entrance - 2.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 231cm (width) x 534cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 128cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 26m from Main Outpatients entrance - 2.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
- There are two pedestrian crossings between the blue badge bays and the Outpatients entrance.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for all users.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located across the access road in front of the Main Outpatients entrance - 2.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.
Getting To (Emergency Eye Centre)
- The Emergency Eye Clinic is/are located on Level A of the Eye Clinic.
- Access to the Emergency Eye Clinic is via the main Eye Clinic entrance.
- After entering the Eye Clinic main entrance, The Emergency Eye Clinic is located directly ahead.
- There is step free access to the Emergency Eye Clinic.
- The Emergency Eye Clinic is approximately 20m from the the Main Eye Clinic entrance.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- There is some flooring in corridors with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:00 - 16:30.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30.
- Thursday 08:00 - 16:30.
- Friday 08:00 - 16:30.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Entrance
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located inside the Eye Clinic.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- 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 178cm.
Reception
- The reception desk is located to the left on entering.
- The reception area/desk is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the department entrance.
- Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to the reception area/desk.
- The lighting levels at the reception area/desk are bright.
- The height of the reception desk is low (76cm or lower).
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access once inside.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- Wayfinding signage is not available.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.
- There is some flooring in corridors with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Waiting Room / Area
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is approximately 5m from the department 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.
- All chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs with armrests are available.
- All tables are permanently fixed.
- Announcements are in person.
- The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not a 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 bright.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Treatment Room)
- There is / are 7 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; A138 Treatment Room.
- 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 not 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 adjustable.
- All chairs have armrests available.
- All tables are permanently fixed.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Toilet with Adaptations
- The nearest accessible toilet is located in the entrance to the Eye Clinic.
Standard Toilet(s)
- The nearest standard toilets are located in the entrance to the Eye Clinic.
Related Access Guides
Wheelchair Stations
- If you have mobility issues and need help getting around the site, you can access a hospital wheelchair from one of the wheelchair stations, located at main entrances.
- You may need a £1 coin or trolley token to access a chair.
- If you have any issues, please speak to a volunteer, receptionist or porter who will be able to assist.
- Locations can be found here.