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South West Warwickshire Musculoskeletal Service (SWIMS)

Leamington Spa Hospital, Heathcote Lane, Heathcote, Warwick, CV34 6SR

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Getting To The Hospital (Leamington Spa Hospital)

  • By Road View
    • The Leamington Spa Hospital is located on Heathcote Lane to the south of Leamington Spa.

      Please note if you use the hospital post code (CV34 6SR) in a Sat Nav it will direct you behind the hospital. When you are close to the hospital please follow the road signs which will take you to the Leamington Spa Hospital entrance.

      From North: From A46 turn off at the Leek Wootton junction, taking the A429 into Warwick. After passing under the Railway bridge, turn right.
      Stay in the left-hand lane and turn left at the roundabout onto the A425 Banbury Road.
      Drive over the bridge and position yourself in the right-hand lane for going straight over at the roundabout.

      From the A4455 Fosse Way turn right into Harbury Lane.
      Continue along this road until you reach the next junction.
      Turn right onto the B4087 Tachbrook Road.
      At the next junction turn left onto Heathcote Lane until you reach a roundabout.
      Continue straight over at the roundabout and take the first left into the Hospital.

      From South: From the A4455 Fosse Way, drive over the M40.
      After a mile, take the next left into Harbury Lane.
      Continue along this road until you reach the next junction.
      Turn right onto the B4087 Tachbrook Road.
      At the next junction turn left onto Heathcote Lane, and continue until you reach a roundabout.
      Continue straight over at the roundabout and take the first left into the Hospital.

      From East: From A425, continue into Leamington until you pass under the railway bridge.
      Turn left at the next set of traffic lights onto the B4087 Tachbrook Road.
      Follow this road for one mile. Turn right into Heathcote Lane.
      At the roundabout, continue straight over and take the first left into the Hospital.

      From West: From the A4177 Birmingham Road, carry straight over at the junction with the A46 onto the A425 Birmingham Road.
      Continue on the A425 through Warwick, over the river and straight over at the final roundabout before exiting the town.
      At the next set of traffic lights turn left onto Heathcote Lane/Gallows Hill.
      At the roundabout with the A452, carry on straight over (second exit) into Heathcote Lane.
      Go straight over at the next two roundabouts.
      The Hospital entrance is the second turning on your right.
    • The car park for visitors and patients is located on the front of the hospital. Charges apply for blue badge holders in this car park.
      The car park uses Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) to charge for parking.
  • By Bus View
    • The nearest bus stop is located on Heathcote Lane approximately 180m from the main hospital entrance.
      The following bus services 77, 77A and U1 stop here.
      Services 77 and 77A are operated by Johnsons Coaches, services U1 are operated by Stagecoach.
    • There is not an onsite bus stop.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest Train Station is Leamington Spa, approximately 1.5 miles from Leamington Spa Hospital.
  • Useful Links View

Getting Help and Assistance

  • There is not a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
  • The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is located at Warwick Hospital.
  • The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 01926 600 054.
  • The email address for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is [email protected].
  • There are volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
  • Volunteers can be found on the left as you enter via the main hospital entrance.
  • Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: Braille, large print, different languages and different languages on request.
  • There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
  • The assistance dog toilet or toileting area is located within the hospital grounds.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
  • BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
  • Language interpreters can be provided on request.
  • A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the hospital.
  • Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs, mobile hoists and adjustable beds.
  • To obtain mobility aids please contact the lead nurse.

Hospital Parking

  • Parking View
    • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
    • The car park is located at the front of the hospital.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 360cm x 480cm.
    • There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point.
  • Paying View
    • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment signs are located throughout the car park and at the payment machines in the hospital building.
    • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
    • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Payment machines are located inside the hospital building.
    • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
    • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
    • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
  • Access to the Hospital View
    • 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 dropped kerbs.
    • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main hospital entrance.
  • Comments View
    • The information provided in this guide relating to Blue Badge parking covers spaces located on the right hand side the main hospital entrance.
    • There are additional Blue Badge parking spaces by the Chadwick entrance, the nearest designated space is 4m from the Chadwick entrance and the route to the entrance is level. See pictures 6, 7 and 8.
    • There are also additional Blue Badge parking spaces to the left of the main entrance the nearest designated space is 15m from the main entrance and the route to the entrance has an easy slope. See picture 5.
    • The hospital uses Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) to manage payment for the car park. Before leaving the hospital please visit the pay station and enter your vehicle registration number, the fee for parking will be displayed on the screen. Payment can be made by cash or card.
    • Two electric vehicle charging points are available in the car park.

Getting To (South West Warwickshire Musculoskeletal Service (SWIMS))

  • The South West Warwickshire Musculoskeletal Service (SWIMS) is/are located on the Lower Ground Floor.
  • Access to the South West Warwickshire Musculoskeletal Service (SWIMS) is via the Chadwick entrance.
  • Enter via the Chadwick entrance and the South West Warwickshire Musculoskeletal Service (SWIMS) entrance is directly ahead.
  • There is step free access to the South West Warwickshire Musculoskeletal Service (SWIMS).
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Comments View
    • If attending for the first appointment, please go to the main hospital reception located near to the main entrance and take lift L1 or L2 to the lower ground floor. The distance from the lift to the South West Warwickshire Musculoskeletal Service (SWIMS) entrance door is 44m.

Outside Access (Chadwick Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, to the left of the main entrance doors.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 136cm .
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 130cm (4ft 3in).
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 155cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 147cm.
  • Comments View
    • Please note that the doors are locked from 17:00 to 07:30 each day. When the doors are locked please use the intercom on the right hand side of the entrance door.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00 - 16:30.
  • Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30.
  • Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30.
  • Thursday 08:00 - 16:30.
  • Friday 08:00 - 16:30.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Department / Service

  • Department / Service Access View
    • The South West Warwickshire Musculoskeletal Service (SWIMS) is located on the lower ground floor.
    • There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
    • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
    • The width of the door opening is 78cm .
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • There is no clear signage on the department/service.
    • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
    • There is some flooring in the department/service which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • The department/service does not play background music.
    • The lighting levels are bright.
  • Department / Service Facilities View
    • This department/service has; a treatment room.
    • A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
    • A mobile hoist is not available on the department/service.
    • There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
    • Accessible toilet facilities are located next to the Oasis.
    • There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
    • Standard toilet facilities are located on the lower ground floor corridor.
  • Comments View
    • If attending for the first appointment, please go to the main hospital reception located near to the main entrance and take lift L1 or L2 to the lower ground floor. The distance from the lift to the South West Warwickshire Musculoskeletal Service (SWIMS) entrance door is 44m.

Waiting Room / Area

  • There is a waiting room / area.
  • The waiting room / area is approximately 4m from the Chadwick entrance.
  • There is level access into the waiting room / area.
  • There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
  • 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 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 space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

Consultation / Treatment Room

  • There is / are 6 (Treatment Bays) consultation / treatment room(s) available.
  • There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
  • There is not a/are not door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a bed / couch.
  • The bed / couch is adjustable.
  • A hoist can be brought in from another department.
  • There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
  • There is a chair.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
  • All chairs have armrests available.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The room does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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