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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include brain scanning facilities, consultation rooms and staff offices.

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• Comments View
  • This is a specialist centre for neuroimaging facilities for the diagnosis, treatment and research of psychological and psychiatric conditions.
  • Public access to the building is from De Crespigny Park.
  • Scanning facilities and consultation rooms are located on the ground floor.
  • Staff offices and research facilities are located on the upper floors.

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Getting Here (Maudsley Hospital)

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• By Road View
  • Maudsley Hospital is located in Camberwell, South London just off Denmark Hill. It is approximately 0.6 km from the A202 (Peckham Road) which gives access to the A3 and A23 to the West and the A2 and 20 to the East.
  • The Hospital has its own car park which is located at the front of the hospital. Blue Badge bays are available.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stop is Kings College (Stop A) which is located on Denmark Hill and is approximately 90 metres from the main hospital entrance. Services that stop here are the 42, 68, 468 and N68.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Denmark Hill approximately 200 metres away located to the South of the hospital site.
• By Underground View
  • The nearest tube station is Brixton, approximately 2.3 km away via Denmark Hill, Cold Harbour Lane, Lilford Road and Brixton 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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Opening Times

• Access is by appointment only.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the borough.
• This venue is situated in Southwark.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Denmark Hill.
• The nearest underground station is Brixton.

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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 grounds.

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Parking (Neurological Imaging Services Patient Car Park)

• 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 are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 350cm x 500cm (11ft x 16ft).
• The nearest designated bay is 15m (16yd 15in) from the main entrance.
• The furthest designated bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
• The car park surface is tarmac.
• There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

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  • The car park entrance is on De Crespigny Park.
  • There is an automated barrier at the entrance which is operated by reception staff after contact via the intercom.
  • The intercom is within reach of the vehicle driver.
  • The car park is level with the paving leading to the entrance.

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Level Change (Pedestrian Route to Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading from De Crespigny Park into the car park.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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  • This slope is bypassed if arriving by car.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 148cm (4ft) wide.

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  • The powered doors are operated by reception staff after contact via the intercom.
  • There are intercoms at both wheelchair and standing height.
  • The exit button to operate the doors is within reach of a wheelchair user.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk/counter.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the waiting area.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Wayfinding signage is not available.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is tiles.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.
  • The stairs are located at the right hand end of the corridor, after the entrance foyer.
  • The stairs are approximately 30m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • 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 within the staff areas.
• The lift is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 81cm (2ft 8in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 150cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does 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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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 5m from the main 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 tiles.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are in person.
• The waiting room / area does have background music playing.
• There is a television.
• Subtitles are available.
• A water dispenser is 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 medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room

• The room surveyed was Interview Room.
• The consultation / treatment room is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 76cm (2ft) wide.
• The type of flooring is carpet.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is not adjustable.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair is adjustable.
• Some chairs with armrests available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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  • In addition to the consultation rooms, there are three scanning suites, also on the ground floor.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right of the reception desk.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The door is light.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 135cm x 200cm (4ft 5in x 6ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm in front of the seat.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 68cm (2ft 3in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a push button alarm in this cubicle.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 3in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Changing Room

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located off the main corridor.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the reception desk.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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  • There is one larger cubicle with an outward opening door which is intended for wheelchair users.
  • This room is also used for storage and is usually kept locked.
  • There is a storage shelf above the bench seat which limits the head height at the seat.
  • There are lockers within reach of standing and wheelchair users within the changing room.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located to the right of the reception desk.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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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 within King's Hospital, 100m from the main reception.