Access Guide
Getting To The Hospital (Stratford Hospital)
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By Road
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- The Stratford Hospital is located on Arden Lane to the north west of Stratford-upon-Avon.
If travelling by car, the Sat Nav the post code for the hospital is CV37 6NX.
From the north, head south west on the A46, at the roundabout take the first exit onto Birmingham Road (A3400).
Continue through two roundabouts, after approximately 1.2 miles turn right onto Arden Street.
Continue along Arden Street for a short distance and the entrance to Stratford Hospital is on the right.
From the south, head north on Shipston Road (A3400), at the roundabout with Trinity Way (A4390) take the first exit onto Seven Meadows Road (A4390).
After crossing the River Avon at the next roundabout take the third exit and continue along Seven Meadows Road (A4390) to the next roundabout.
Take the third exit and continue along Evesham Place (A4390), at the junction with Greenhill Street, turn left and then immediately right onto Arden Street and the entrance to Stratford Hospital is on the left.
From the east, head north west on Banbury Road (A422).
After crossing the River Avon continue along Bridge Foot (A3400), turn left into Guild Street and after approximately a third of a mile turn left into Arden Street, after a short distance the entrance to Stratford Hospital is on the right.
From the West, head east on Alcester Road (A46), at the roundabout take the second exit onto Alcester Road (A422) after approximately 1.5 miles turn left onto Arden Street and the entrance to Stratford Hospital is on the left. - There is a multi storey car park located at the rear of the Building 1 for visitors.
Blue badge parking spaces are located on the ground and first floors.
Charges apply for blue badge holders in this car park.
The car park uses Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) to charge for parking.
- The Stratford Hospital is located on Arden Lane to the north west of Stratford-upon-Avon.
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By Bus
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- There are bus stops is on Birmingham Road approximately 400m from the main hospital entrance (Building 1) and Alcester Road approximately 500m from the main hospital entrance (Building 1).
The following bus services H3, X20, X50 stop on Birmingham Road and bus services 2, 4, 6S, 15, 50, 229, P&R, X18, X19 stop on Alcester Road.
Service H3 is operated by Hedgehog Community Bus. Services X20, X50, 2, 4, 6S, P&R by Johnson’s Excelbus. Services 15, 50, X18, X19 by Stargecoach. and Service 229 by Diamond North West. - There is not an onsite bus stop.
- There are bus stops is on Birmingham Road approximately 400m from the main hospital entrance (Building 1) and Alcester Road approximately 500m from the main hospital entrance (Building 1).
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Stratford-upon-Avon approximately 0.5 miles from the Stratford Hospital.
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Useful Links
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- Please click on the following link for more information on the Hedgehog Bus Company.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please click on the following link for more information on Johnson Coaches.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please click on the following link for more information on Stagecoach.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please click on the following link for more information on Diamond Buses.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance (Stratford Hospital)
- There is not a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
- The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is located 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 Building 1 via the rear hospital entrance.
- Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: large print on request, Makaton on request 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 on request.
- 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, walking frames and walking sticks.
- To obtain mobility aids please contact Building 1 Help Desk.
Hospital Parking (Multi-Storey Car Park)
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Parking
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- The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
- The car park is located at the back of Building 1.
- The car park type is multi storey.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height is 210cm (6ft 11in).
- 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 and signposted.
- 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 460cm x 460cm (15ft 1in x 15ft 1in).
- There is 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point.
- The drop-off point is located by the car park pedestrian entrance.
- There is not a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
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Paying
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- There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
- Payment signs are provided.
- Payment signs are clearly presented.
- Payment signs are located at the entrance to the car park, at the payment machines in the car park and throughout the car park.
- Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Payment machines are located on the ground level by the lifts.
- 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).
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Access to the Hospital
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- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 70m (76yd 1ft) from the Building 1 rear entrance.
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Comments
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- The nearest designated Blue Badge bay from the Building 2 Entrance is 50m.
- For free parking for Blue Badge holders, please scan your Blue Badge at the pay point machines upon leaving after your stay, in order to validate your parking.
- Individuals who do not validate their parking risk receiving a fine.
Getting To (Outpatients Department)
- The Outpatients Department is/are located in Building 2 on the ground and first floors.
- Access to the Outpatients Department is via the main hospital entrance.
- Enter via the main hospital entrance and the Outpatients reception desk is on the right.
- There is step free access to the Outpatients Department.
- There is a/are manual, heavy, double door(s) between the main hospital entrance and the department/service.
- Wayfinding signage is 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.
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Comments
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- The Outpatients Clinics are located on the ground and first floors.
Outside Access
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of Building 2.
- The entrance area/door is 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 a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 140cm .
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 108cm (3ft 7in).
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
- There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on the right just past the Main Reception Desk.
- Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- 124cm high.
- The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
- The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 80cm.
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 210cm.
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does not have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is good.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Reception (Main Reception)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located on the right as you enter the department.
- The reception point is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main hospital entrance.
- Clear signage for the reception area/desk is visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are no windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- The height of the reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm) .
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 31/10/2019.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
- There is a touch screen.
- Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
- There are two seater sofas and armchairs.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red 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 good.
Department / Service
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Department / Service Access
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- The Outpatients Department is located in Building 2 on the ground and first floors.
- There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 154cm .
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- There is level access throughout the department/service.
- There is 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 varied.
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Department / Service Facilities
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- This department/service has; ambulant toilet facilities for everyone, a main reception, sub waiting areas, a waiting room/area, treatment rooms and standard toilet facilities.
- There are 12 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
- A hearing assistance system can be brought in from another department/service.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- The hearing assistance was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 31/10/2019.
- The hearing loop was working at the time of testing.
- 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 on the ground and first floors.
- There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
- Standard toilet facilities are located are located on the first floor for females. The accessible toilets on the ground and first floors may be used as standard toilets.
Waiting Room / Area (Waiting Area A)
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is approximately 9m from the lift.
- There is level access into the waiting room / area.
- Level access is by lift.
- There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- 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 a television.
- Subtitles are available.
- Vending machines are not available.
- A water dispenser is not available.
- There is 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.
Waiting Room / Area (Waiting Area B)
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is approximately 15m from the lift.
- There is level access into the waiting room / area.
- Level access is by lift.
- There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- 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.
Waiting Room / Area (Waiting Area C)
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is approximately 30m from the hospital main entrance.
- There is level access into the waiting room / area.
- There is a/are door(s) into the waiting room / area.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- All chairs have armrests.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Announcements are in person and visual.
- 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 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 (Consulting Room 1 - First Floor)
- There is / are 3 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Consulting Room 1.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- Level access is by lift.
- There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- The 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
- There are no chairs with armrests available.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Clinical Room - First Floor)
- There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Clinical Room.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- Level access is by lift.
- There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
- 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.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
- There are no chairs with armrests available.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Examination Room 2a - First Floor)
- There is / are 3 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Examination Room 2a.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- Level access is by lift.
- There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- The 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
- 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.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
- There are no chairs with armrests available.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Oral Surgery & Orthodontic Clinic - First Floor)
- There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Oral Surgery & Orthodontic Clinic.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- Level access is by lift.
- There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- The 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is not a bed / couch.
- There is a chair.
- All chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is/are adjustable.
- All chairs have armrests available.
- All tables are permanently fixed.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Consulting Room 2b - Ground Floor)
- There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Consulting Room 2b.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- The 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 (2ft 7in).
- 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.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
- There are some chairs with armrests available.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Hearing Services)
- There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Hearing Services.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- The 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 (2ft 7in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is not a bed / couch.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
- All chairs have armrests available.
- All tables are permanently fixed.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Speech Therapy)
- There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Speech Therapy.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- The 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 (2ft 7in).
- 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.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
- There are some chairs with armrests available.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Phlebotomy)
- There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Phlebotomy Room 2.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- The 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 77cm (2ft 6in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is not a bed / couch.
- There is a chair.
- All chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is/are adjustable.
- All chairs have armrests available.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are good.
Related Access Guides
- To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- Stratford Hospital - Building 1 link (new tab) - click here.
- Stratford Hospital - Building 2 link (new tab) - click here.
- Multi-Storey Car Park link (new tab) - click here.
