Access Guide
Getting To (Podiatry)
- Podiatry is/are located on the first floor, off the right-hand corridor.
- There is step free access, via lift, to Podiatry.
- Podiatry is approximately 30m from the main entrance lifts.
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- Access to Podiatry is via the main entrance.
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- From the car park, take the central path across two pedestrian crossings to the main entrance directly ahead.
- After entering the hospital via the main entrance, enter the lifts located on the right.
Take the lift to the first floor.
Exit the lift and turn right. Turn right again and follow the corridor.
Continue along this corridor, until you see the entrance to Podiatry on the left. - View information about the lift (opens new tab)
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- There are not resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is 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.
Entrance (Podiatry Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located on the first floor, on the corridor on the right side of the hospital.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 144cm (4ft 9in).
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The height of the door release button is 113cm (3ft 8in).
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 158cm.
Department / Service (Podiatry)
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Department / Service Access
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- Podiatry is located on the first floor, off the right-hand corridor.
- There is level access throughout the department/service.
- There is no clear signage on the department/service.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is flooring in the department/service which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The department/service does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Department / Service Facilities
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- This department/service has; a waiting room/area and consultation rooms.
- There are 2 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
- A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
- A mobile hoist is available from another department/service.
- There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
- Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, within the centre of the hospital.
- There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
- Standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, within the centre of the hospital.
Opening Times (Podiatry)
- Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Waiting Room / Area (Podiatry Wait)
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is approximately 4m from the Podiatry 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.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Chairs with armrests are not available.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- 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 (Podiatry 1)
- There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Podiatry 1.
- 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) may be difficult to open.
- 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 a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
- All chairs have 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.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Podiatry 2)
- There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Podiatry 2.
- 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) may be difficult to open.
- 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 a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
- There are no 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.