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Ludlow Hospital - Yew Tree Cafe

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

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.

Getting To (Yew Tree Cafe)

  • The Yew Tree Cafe is/are located on the ground floor.
  • Access to the Yew Tree Cafe 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 Yew Tree Cafe is directly ahead.
  • There is step free access to the Yew Tree Cafe.
  • The Yew Tree Cafe is approximately 15m 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.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 134cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 137cm.
  • Ramp/Slope Details View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • Comments View
    • The doors are push pad operated on exit only.
    • The push pad is 85cm from the floor.

Opening Times (Yew Tree Cafe)

  • Monday 08:00 - 17:00.
  • Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00.
  • Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00.
  • Thursday 08:00 - 17:00.
  • Friday 08:00 - 17:00.
  • Saturday 08:00 - 17:00.
  • Sunday 08:00 - 17:00.

Eating and Drinking (Yew Tree Cafe)

  • Location and Access View
    • The following information is for the café.
    • The café is located on the ground floor of the hospital.
    • 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; handheld menus and written wall menus.
    • 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 hot and cold meals and snacks.
    • Takeaway cups are available.
    • Adapted cups are not available.
    • Adapted cutlery is not available.
    • Drinking straws are available.
    • This area does play background music.
    • Background music is played at all times.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Service Counter(s) View
    • The height of the counter is 90cm.
    • The height of the tray counter/rail is 85cm.
    • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • Tables and Seating View
    • There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • Staff can move furniture to make a table accessible to wheelchair users.
    • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 71cm.
    • No tables are permanently fixed.
    • No chairs are permanently fixed.
    • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
    • The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
    • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • The lighting levels are varied.

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