Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include the foyer, meeting/ training room and a kitchen area.
- Related link Main Entrance Building.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/south-london-and-maudsley-nhs-foundation-trust/main-entrance-building
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- This facility is for the training of staff.
- It is located in a portable building which is reached via an entrance from the main corridor of the Main Entrance Building.
Getting Here (Maudsley Hospital)
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By Road
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- 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.
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By Bus
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- 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.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Denmark Hill approximately 200 metres away located to the South of the hospital site.
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By Underground
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- The nearest tube station is Brixton, approximately 2.3 km away via Denmark Hill, Cold Harbour Lane, Lilford Road and Brixton Road.
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Useful Links
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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).
Opening Times
- Opening times do vary depending on timetabling.
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- The centre is opened for pre-booked events only.
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.
Parking (Main Car Park)
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 400cm x 350cm (13ft 1in x 11ft 6in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 38m (41yd 1ft) from the main entrance, using the ramp.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 48m (52yd 1ft) from the main entrance, using the ramp.
- 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 dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located to the left of the main entrance.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
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- The Blue Badge bays are located outside the Main Entrance Building, separate from the main pay and display section of the car park.
- Blue Badge parking is limited to two hours.
- Blue Badge holders can refund parking vouchers at the main reception.
- Each of the bays has a lockable post which is opened by a member of the reception staff on request.
- Reception can be contacted on 020 3228 2135.
- Visitors may wait in the drop-off area whilst waiting for staff.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main 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 148cm (4ft 10in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 163cm (5ft 4in).
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- The automatic doors are operated by movement sensor, or may be held open.
- The intercom is 130cm high.
- It is only used outside of normal hours if the outer doors are closed.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located to the right of the main entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located to the left of the main entrance.
- There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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- There is a handrail to both sides of the ramp.
- There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the stairs.
Outside Access (Training Centre Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located to the right of the main corridor.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 65cm (2ft 2in).
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Second set of doors
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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 (with one leaf locked).
- The door(s) is / are light.
- The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
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- At the first doorway, a second door leaf could be unbolted to provide a double-width opening.
- There is a covered walkway between the first and second doors.
Level Change (Training Centre Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located between the first and second doors.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 135cm (4ft 5in).
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- This venue does not play background music.
- Wayfinding signage is not available.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Toilet with Adaptations
- The nearest fully accessible toilets to the venue are located on the lower ground floor (by platform lift) or on the first floor (by lift). Both toilets are approximately 35m away.
- Please see the guide to the Main Entrance Building for further details.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located the the left of the entrance lobby after the second door.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the second entrance door.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
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.