Access Guide
Car Park A
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Car Park
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- The car park is located off Lakin Road, opposite the main entrance.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 14 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 210cm (width) x 422cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 14m from the main entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight slopes.
- This route has bollards.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located to the right of the main entrance and in front of the Outpatients entrance.
- There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.
Car Park B
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Car Park
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- The car park is located off Lakin Road.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac, loose chippings and block paving.
- There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 210cm (width) x 580cm (depth).
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
- The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
- The nearest designated bay is 110m from the main entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight slopes.
- This route has uneven surfaces and bollards.
- There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Outside Access (Cashiers)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located opposite car park B.
- 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/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 123cm .
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 123cm .
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 73cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
Opening Times (Cashiers Office)
- Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 16:30.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- 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 not 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 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 low to moderate.
Department / Service (Cashiers)
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Department / Service Access
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- The Cashiers Counter is located on the first floor of the Finance Department.
- There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 75cm .
- 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 level access throughout the department/service.
- There is clear signage on the department/service.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- The department/service does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are low to moderate.
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Department / Service Facilities
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- This department/service has; a main reception.
- A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
- There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
- Accessible toilet facilities are located in the main hospital building.
- There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
- Standard toilet facilities are located in the main hospital building.
Counter
- The Cashiers Counter is located to the left as you enter.
- The counter is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Cashiers entrance.
- The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to the counter.
- The lighting levels at the counter are medium.
- The height of the 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 a bell to attract attention.
- The bell is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Related Access Guides
- To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- Parking at Epsom Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
- Entrances at Epsom Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
- Toilets at Epsom Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
- Getting To /Around Epsom Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
