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Bridgnorth Hospital - Café, The League of Friends Coffee Shop

Northgate, Bridgnorth , Shropshire, WV16 4EU

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Getting Here (Bridgnorth Hospital)

  • By Road View
    • If approaching from the north, south and east via the A442, take the A458 into Bridgnorth.
      If approaching from the west take the A458.
      Follow the B4363 and B4373 towards the High Town, turn right at the B4373 junction with Salop Road, then first left into Old Smithfield, Bridgnorth Hospital is directly ahead.
      Use post code WV16 4EU for navigation.
    • There is an onsite car park with Blue Badge bays available.
      The car park gets full very quickly at the beginning of the day.
      Parking is free. The registration number must be logged on the hospital’s system at any of the reception locations.
  • By Bus View
    • The 8, 8A, 9, 101 and 113 bus services run to the stop on Old Smithfield, located outside the Sainsburys Superstore, and approximately 50m from the main hospital entrance.

Getting Help and Assistance (Bridgnorth Hospital)

  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
  • Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
  • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; large print.
  • There is a wheelchair to borrow to use around the building.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
  • There is a/are hearing assistance system(s) available.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • Home visits services are not available.

Parking (Bridgnorth Hospital)

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located at the front of the venue.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
    • There is/are 5 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 230cm x 470cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 5in).
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main hospital entrance.
    • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main hospital entrance.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
    • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
    • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • On Street Parking and Drop-off Details View
    • There is a designated drop off point.
    • The drop off point is located to the right of the main hospital entrance.
    • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
    • There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
  • Comments View
    • On site parking is free. A registration number must be logged on the hospital’s system at any of the reception locations.

Getting To (League of Friends Coffee Shop)

  • The League of Friends Coffee Shop is/are located on the ground floor, in the hospital rear corridor.
  • Access to the League of Friends Coffee Shop is via the main hospital entrance.
  • Enter via the main hospital entrance and proceed straight ahead past the reception desk.
    Follow the main hospital corridor to the end and turn right.
    The entrance to The League of Friends Coffee Shop is located on the left.
  • There is step free access to the League of Friends Coffee Shop.
  • The League of Friends Coffee Shop is approximately 40m from the main hospital entrance.
  • There are resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

Opening Times (The League of Friends Coffee Shop)

  • 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.

Outside Access (Main Hospital Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital.
    • 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 not/do not 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 a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 111cm (3ft 8in).
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 111cm (3ft 8in).
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 114cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 144cm.

Eating and Drinking (The League of Friends Coffee Shop)

  • Location and Access View
    • The following information is for the café.
    • The café is located in the hospital rear corridor.
    • There is step-free access to the café.
    • For access there is a single manual door which is permanently held open.
  • Service and Menus View
    • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
    • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
    • Menu types include; written wall menus and menu boards.
    • Menus are clearly written.
    • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
    • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
    • The type of food served here is snacks, hot and cold drinks.
    • Takeaway cups are not available.
    • Adapted cups are not available.
    • Adapted cutlery is not available.
    • Drinking straws are available.
    • This area does not play background music.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Service Counter(s) View
    • The height of the counter is 94cm.
    • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • Tables and Seating View
    • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
    • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 70cm.
    • The surface height of the lowest table is 46cm.
    • No tables are permanently fixed.
    • No chairs are permanently fixed.
    • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
    • There are also coffee tables, armchairs and sofas.
    • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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