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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.

Opening Times

  • Monday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Thursday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Friday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Saturday 09:00 - 12:30.
  • Sunday 09:00 - 12:30.

Outside Access

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do 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 not an intercom.
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • Ramp/Slope Details View
    • The ramp/slope is located directly in front of the main entrance door.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

Eating and Drinking

  • Location and Access View
    • The following information is for the restaurant.
    • The restaurant is located to the right of the main hospital building.
    • There is ramped/sloped access to the restaurant.
  • Service and Menus View
    • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
    • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
    • Menu types include; written wall menus.
    • Menus are clearly written.
    • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
    • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
    • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
    • Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
    • Adapted cups are not available.
    • Adapted cutlery is not available.
    • Drinking straws are not available.
    • This area does not play background music.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system is not signed.
  • Service Counter(s) View
    • The height of the counter is 83cm.
    • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • Tables and Seating View
    • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There are some tables which are accessible to wheelchair users.
    • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 63cm.
    • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 73cm.
    • The surface height of the lowest table is 44cm.
    • No tables are permanently fixed.
    • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
    • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
    • There are also coffee tables and sofas.
    • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
    • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • The lighting levels are varied.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located on the left as you enter the building.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 2m from the main entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The door is locked by a lever twist.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm.
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is fair.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 189cm x 197cm.
    • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 104cm from floor level.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 110cm.
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a lever flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • There is not an emergency alarm.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The height of the coat hook is 130cm from the floor.
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The toilet has a backrest.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
    • 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).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
    • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 120cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 98cm (3ft 3in).
    • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is fair.
    • There is not a hand dryer.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The shared toilet is located on the left as you enter the building.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m from the main entrance.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
    • Lighting levels are good.

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