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Ludlow Hospital - Ivy Lodge Community Clinic

Gravel Hill, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1QX

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Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • Ludlow Hospital is located to the north of the town centre.
      It can be reached from the north, east and south via the A49.
      From the north exit onto Bromfield Road (B4361), turning left onto Bromfield Road to cross the River Corve, and continuing onto New Road.
      Turn right onto Gravel Hill and the hospital is on the right.
      From the east and south turn left off the A49 onto Henley Road, and turn left onto Gravel Hill. The hospital is on the right.
      From the west the hospital can be accessed via the A4110.
      Turn onto Wigmore Road in Wigmore, follow the Wigmore Road through the villages of Elton, Aston, and into Ludford. Turn right onto the one-way street of Tower Street and turn left onto Gravel Hill.
      Follow Gravel Hill until you reach the hospital on the left, just beyond Hillside.
    • There are two car parks, one off Gravel Hill, the other off New Road.
      The Gravel Hill car park is the most accessible, however there is a drop-off and pick-up zone at the top of the New Road car park outside the Minor Injuries Unit.
  • By Bus View
    • The nearest bus stops are on New Road and Henley Road.
      These bus stops are serviced by buses from Kidderminster and Ludlow.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest national rail station is Ludlow.
      The hospital can be accessed by using the 701 or 722 buses to New Road or Henley Road, which stop at the rail station.
      Alternatively a taxi can be used from the station.
  • Useful Links View

Getting Help and Assistance

  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
  • Language interpreters can be provided on request.
  • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request, large print on request and different languages on request.
  • 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 portable loop.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 07/09/2023.
  • The hearing loop was working at the time of testing.
  • Home visits services are not available.

Parking

  • Parking View
    • The venue does have a dedicated car park.
    • The car park is located in front of the main building.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
    • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 360cm x 600cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 8in).
    • There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
    • There are additional car parks for staff and visitors.
    • There is an additional car park for staff and visitors at the rear of the main building, off New Road.
      This car park has 4 Blue Badge bays, and there is a steep slope to access the building.
      There is additional parking, including 1 Blue Badge bay with faded markings, outside Ivy Lodge, off the entrance to the main car park.
  • Paying View
    • There are not parking charges for the car park.
  • Access from the Car Park View
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
    • The entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is clearly signposted.
    • The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
  • Comments View
    • From the parking bays nearest to the street you cannot see the entrance or signage.
    • The entrance and signage are clearly visible from further into the car park, and from the nearest designated bay.

Bus Stop(s) and Drop-off Point(s)

  • Bus Stop(s) View
    • There is not an onsite bus stop.
  • Drop-off Point(s) View
    • There is a/are clearly marked onsite drop-off point(s).
    • The drop-off and pick-up point is located off New Road, in front of the Minor Injuries Unit entrance.
      There are 3 spaces.
      The spaces are on an easy gradient.
      The drop-off and pick-up zone has written signage which is faded.
      The surface is tarmac.
    • The drop-off zone is approximately 12 metres from the Minor Injuries Unit entrance.
      There is a dropped kerb on route.
      There is not tactile paving at the dropped kerb.
      The paving leading to the entrance has a surface of concrete tiles and level.
      There is a bench on the pavement leading to the entrance, with armrests on both sides.

Outside Access (Ivy Lodge Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the building.
    • 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.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • Comments View
    • This entrance gives direct access to the waiting room for the Ludlow Health Visiting Team.

Opening Times (Ivy Lodge Community Clinic)

  • Access is by appointment only.

Department / Service (Ivy Lodge Community Clinic)

  • Department / Service Access View
    • Ivy Lodge Community Clinic is located at the end of the main corridor.
    • There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
    • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in) .
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • There is level access throughout the department/service.
    • There is clear signage on the department/service.
    • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
    • The department/service does not play background music.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Department / Service Facilities View
    • This department/service has; a waiting room/area and consultation rooms.
    • There are 1 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
    • A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
    • A mobile hoist is not available on the department/service .
    • There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
    • Accessible toilet facilities are located in the main hospital reception lobby.
    • There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
    • Standard toilet facilities are located in the main hospital reception lobby.

Waiting Room / Area (Ivy Lodge Community Clinic)

  • There is a waiting room / area.
  • The waiting room / area is approximately 1m from the Ivy Lodge entrance.
  • There is level access into the waiting room / area.
  • There is a/are door(s) into the waiting 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 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • The type of flooring is carpet.
  • There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • All chairs have armrests.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • Announcements are in person.
  • The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
  • There is not a television.
  • Vending machines are not available.
  • A water dispenser is not 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 good.

Consultation / Treatment Room (Ivy Lodge Community Clinic)

  • There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
  • 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is not a bed / couch.
  • A hoist can be brought in from another department.
  • 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.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The room does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • Comments View
    • The treatment room has 2 baby change tables, located on the right as you enter the room.

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