Access Guide
Parking (Multi-Storey Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located on A Road opposite, the Outpatients building.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- The height of the restriction barrier is 193cm.
- There are 20+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 455cm (depth).
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
- The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
- The nearest designated bay is 147m from the Main Outpatients Entrance - 2.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
- This route has bollards.
- There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
- There is a pedestrian crossing between the car park and the Outpatients main entrance.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not all users.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
Entrance (Main Hospital - Entrance 9)
- This entrance is located on B Road, facing the Outpatients Building.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope or ramp at the entrance.
- There is an intercom at a height of 140cm.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 145cm.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 146cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a medium colour contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 143cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- Entrance 9 gives access to Floor B.
- There are similar outer and inner doors to the right of the ones surveyed.
Getting To (The Patient Partnership Department)
- The Patient Partnership Department is/are located on Level B of the main hospital building.
- Access to the Patient Partnership Department is via the main hospital entrance.
- After entering the main hospital entrance, The Patient Partnership Department is located to the right of the reception foyer.
- There is step free access to the Patient Partnership Department.
- The Patient Partnership Department is approximately 10m from the main hospital entrance.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
Opening Hours
- Monday 09:30 - 16:00
- Tuesday 09:30 - 16:00
- Wednesday 09:30 - 16:00
- Thursday 09:30 - 16:00
- Friday 09:30 - 16:00
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
- Closed on Bank Holidays.
Entrance
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located on Level B of the main hospital building.
- 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 but one door is locked.
- The width of the door opening is 124cm.
Reception
- The Patient Partnership Department reception is located directly ahead from the department entrance.
- The reception area/desk is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the department entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to the reception area/desk.
- The lighting levels at the reception area/desk are medium.
- The height of the reception desk is low (76cm or lower).
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low section of the desk.
- The desk is not staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access once inside.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Room / Area (Meeting Room)
- There is / are 1 room(s) / area(s) available.
- There is step free access to the room / area.
- There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
- 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 69cm (2ft 3in).
- The type of flooring is carpet.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
- There are some chairs with armrests available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
Standard Toilet(s) (Meeting Room)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located next to the meeting room.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the department entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet(s) (Rear)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located past reception and on the left of the corridor.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the department entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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.
