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Opening Times

• Please contact the venue for details of opening times.

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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.
• By Bus View
  • 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.
• Useful Links View
  • 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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Location

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

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• Comments View
  • 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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• Comments View
  • 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 at the rear of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 83cm (2ft) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are not allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Route finding signage is available.
• No Braille signage is available.
• No tactile signage is available.
• No pictorial signage is available.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is non slip and tiles.
• Lighting levels are varied.

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Level Change (Changing Areas to Poolside)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading to the swimming pool from the changing areas.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Swimming Pool

• There is not level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
• There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
• There is a wet side chair available.
• There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• There are steps into the swimming pool.
• There are 11 steps.

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Standard Changing Room (Male)

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing rooms are located to the left as you enter.
• The standard changing room is 5m (5yd 18in) from the main entrance.

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Standard Changing Room (Female)

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing rooms are located to the left as you enter.
• The standard changing room is 15m (16yd 15in) from the main entrance.

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Standard Shower (Male and Female Changing Rooms)

• There are standard level access shower facilities available.
• The showers are located within the changing rooms.

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Accessible Toilet (Male)

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is located within the male changing room.
  • The accessible toilet is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is not a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 83cm (2ft).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 156cm x 152cm (5ft x 4ft).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • No emergency alarm fitted in the cubicle.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are not mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (18in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3").
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3").
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5").
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located within the female changing room.
  • The female toilets are 19m (20yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the female changing room.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 104cm (3ft).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

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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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• Comments View
  • 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.