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Introduction

• Related link Wakefield House.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/south-london-and-maudsley-nhs-foundation-trust/wakefield-house

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  • The pharmacy is located on the first floor of Wakefield House.

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Getting Here (Bethlem Royal Hospital)

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• By Road View
  • Bethlem Royal Hospital is located to the South of Beckenham just off the A232 (Wickham Road). The hospital site can be accessed from the west and Croydon via the A23 and A232 and from the East and M25 via the A21 and A232.
  • The Hospital has areas of parking located outside all services. Please see specific service guides for more detailed information.
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  • The nearest bus stop is Bethlem Royal Hospital located on Monks Orchard Road and approximately 160 metres from the main hospital entrance. The number 356 service stops here.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Eden Park which is approximately 0.7 miles away (2 min drive). The station is accessed via Monks Orchard Road and Upper Elmers End Road.
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  • The following link is for Traveline Journey Planner.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Opening Times

• 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.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Eden Park.

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  • Click here for access information of the overall hospital grounds.
  • Click here for details of the parking available within the hospital
  • The bus stop on Monks Orchard Road is within 150m of the main entrance gate and the main reception.
  • The other buildings are spread across a very large site, up to 800m from the main entrance gates.

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Parking (Wakefield & Gresham House)

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
• There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 293cm x 500cm (9ft 7in x 16ft 5in).
• The nearest Blue Badge bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Wakefield House main entrance.
• The furthest Blue Badge bay is 21m (22yd 2ft) from the Wakefield House main entrance.
• 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 car park surface is tarmac.
• There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
• The road is generally quiet.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• There is not a designated drop off point.

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  • The nearest designated bay to Gresham House is 20m.
  • The nearest designated bay to the Community Centre is 50m.
  • The nearest designated bay to the Restaurant is 250m.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in).

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  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 125cm (4ft 1in).

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Other Floors

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  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • The stairs are located to the left of the foyer after the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located ahead as you enter the main entrance.
• The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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  • There is an intercom to call for a member of staff to operate the lift.
  • The intercom is 150cm high.

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Outside Access (Pharmacy Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of Wakefield House.
• There is level access into the venue.
• Level access is via lift.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).

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  • The Pharmacy entrance is the door to the left in the photograph.
  • It is on the landing at the top of the stairs.
  • The lift is in the secure area though the other door.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 1m (3ft 3in) from the pharmacy entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is not staffed.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is not a prescription box.
• There is a bell to attract attention.
• The bell is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk/counter.

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  • There is a hatch for samples to be posted into the office.
  • This is not within reach of a wheelchair user.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Route finding signage is not available.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is non slip.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 3m from the lift.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• Level access is by lift.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Chairs with armrests are not available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are in person.
• The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a 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 not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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  • The waiting area is the room between the pharmacy entrance and the counter.
  • This is a very small room (115 x230cm) and it would not be possible to close the door after a wheelchair user entered.

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Accessible Toilet

• The nearest accessible toilets are located in the Community Centre, over 50m away.
• Please see the Community Centre guide for further details.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• The nearest standard toilets are in the Community Centre, over 50m away.
• Please see the Community Centre guide for further details.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.
• Staff are trained to BSL level (unknown at time of research).
• There are mobility aids available.
• The mobility aids available include mobile hoists, wheelchairs, shower chairs, commodes, walking sticks, walking frames, hoist slings and adjustable beds.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact reception.

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  • Hearing Loops are available on request.
  • Interpreters are available on request.
  • There are a number of policies specifically relating to safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children, as well as infection control policies.
  • Please contact the health and safety clinical advisors for further information on the hospital.
  • There is a cashpoint on-site.