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Introduction

• 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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  • The ECT Suite is located off the main corridor of the Main Entrance Building.

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Getting Here (Maudsley Hospital)

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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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  • 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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  • The nearest train station is Denmark Hill approximately 200 metres away located to the South of the hospital site.
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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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  • 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

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

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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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  • 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.

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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.

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Level Change (Main Corridor Internal Ramp)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in the main corridor, between the reception and the wards/ services.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Outside Access (ECT Suite Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located off the main corridor.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.

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  • There is a smaller leaf next to the door which can be opened to extend the opening width to 110cm.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is available only on request.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is 1m (3ft 3in) from the unit entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• Chairs with armrests are available.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are in person.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a television.
• Vending machines are not available.
• There is not a children's play area.

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Consultation / Treatment Room

• There are 1 consultation/treatment rooms available.
• The consultation / treatment room is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the unit 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 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• A hoist is not available.
• There is not a chair.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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  • There is a smaller leaf next to the door which can be opened to extend the opening width to 110cm.

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Accessible Toilet

• The nearest accessible toilets are located off the main corridor outside the restaurant.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• The nearest accessible toilets are located off the main corridor outside the restaurant.

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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.