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Getting To The Hospital (Warwick Hospital)

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• By Road View
  • Warwick Hospital is located on Lakin Road near the town centre.
    
    If coming from the north use the A46 Warwick Bypass and exit onto the A429 Coventry Road for Warwick and carry on until you reach the junction with Lakin Road on the right and turn back onto Lakin Road and follow until you come to the hospital on the left.
    
    If coming from the south use the A425 and follow until it joins the A429 / Coventry Road and then take Coventry Road northwards until you reach the junction with Lakin Road, turn onto Lakin Road and you will see the hospital on your left.
    
    The post code to use in the sat-nav is CV34 5BW.
  • There are 2 main open air car parks at the hospital.
    
    Car park A is on site and gives quick access to the main hospital entrance as well as the outpatients department and accident and emergency department.
    Car park A has ample Blue Badge parking but can become extremely busy.
    
    Car park B is on the opposite side of the road to the main hospital building and has limited parking for Blue Badge users.
    Access to the main hospital site is via a pedestrian crossing on Lakin Road.
• By Bus View
  • There are 2 bus stops near to the entrance to car park A on Lakin road.
    The services which stop here are numbers 60 and X17.
    These services are run by Stagecoach bus service.
  • There is not an onsite bus stop.
• By Train View
  • The nearest station is Warwick and is located on Coventry Road.
    Warwick Station is approximately 0.3 miles from the hospital.
    There are several Bus and taxi services which run from the station.
• Useful Links View
  • Google map of Warwick Hospital location.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Route from Warwick rail station to Warwick Hospital.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Warwick railway station web site with timetable and journey planner.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Stagecoach bus journey planner.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance (Warwick Hospital)

• There is a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
• The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is located just inside the management services entrance on Lakin Road.
• 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 at the two help desks in the hospital, one at the main entrance and one in the outpatient's corridor.

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Hospital Parking (Car Park A)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located off Lakin Road, opposite the main hospital entrance.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
  • 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 325cm x 500cm (10ft 8in x 16ft 5in).
  • There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point.
  • The drop-off point is located to the left of the main hospital entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
• Paying View
  • 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 and at the payment machines in 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 throughout the car park.
  • Payment machines are located outside the entrance to the accident and emergency department.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main hospital entrance.
• Comments View
  • The car park has a ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) system installed.
  • The payment touch screens are set at 140cm from ground level.
  • Access to the Outpatients and Accident and Emergency Entrances is via a long ramp or steps from the car park.

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Hospital Parking (Car Park B)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located on Lakin Road opposite the main hospital building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
  • There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 335cm x 580cm (10ft 12in x 19ft).
  • 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 at the entrance to the car park and at the payment machines in 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 throughout the car park.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • Car Park B is on the opposite side of Lakin Road to the main hospital building and the majority of services.
  • The payment touch screens are set at 140cm from ground level.
  • The car park has a ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) system installed.
  • In order to access the main hospital building, a pedestrian crossing can be found on Lakin Road.

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Outside Access (Main Hospital Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located opposite Car Park A.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • 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 not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • 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 (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 138cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 143cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading down to the Main Hospital Entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the ramp.
• Comments View
  • The wheelchairs are located in a bay on the pathway towards the Main Hospital Entrance.

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Getting To (Keith Lee Suite)

• The Keith Lee Suite is located on the ground floor of the main hospital.
• The Keith Lee Suite is approximately 72m from the Main Hospital Entrance.
• Car Park A is located to the right of the main entrance.
  The route has dropped kerbs and uneven surfaces.
  There is a pathway around temporary boarding to a downward ramp that leads to the main hospital entrance.
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• Access to the Keith Lee Suite is via the Main Hospital Entrance.
• Enter through the main entrance doors into the lobby and turn left.
  Proceed along the corridor up the slight slope to the crossroads.
  Turn right and proceed along the corridor.
  The Keith Lee Suite is located on the right.
• There is ramped/sloped access to the Keith Lee Suite.
• Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
• There are resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.

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Opening Times (Keith Lee Suite)

• Monday 08:00 - 17:30.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 17:30.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 17:30.
• Thursday 08:00 - 17:30.
• Friday 08:00 - 17:30.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Entrance (Shared Keith Lee Suite and Cardiac Investigations)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the main hospital.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 116cm (3ft 10in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 120cm.

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Department / Service (Keith Lee Suite)

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• Department / Service Access View
  • The Keith Lee Suite is located on the ground floor of the main hospital building.
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • There is level access throughout the department/service.
  • Staff can provide assistance with using any manual doors within the department/service.
  • There is clear signage on the department/service.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • The department/service does play background music.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Department / Service Facilities View
  • This department/service has; a main reception, a waiting room/area, sub waiting areas, consultation rooms, treatment rooms and accessible toilet facilities for everyone.
  • There are 7 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
  • A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
  • A mobile hoist is not available on the department/service.
  • There are accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
  • There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.

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Reception (Shared Keith Lee Suite and Cardiac Investigations)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located just beyond the shared department entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the shared department entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly 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 moderate to good.
  • The height of the reception counter is low (76cm or lower).
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • 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.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • 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 sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • The waiting room / area does 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 moderate to good.

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Waiting Room / Area (Clinic Room 6)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 25m from the shared department entrance doors.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The manoeuvring space is obstructed by seating.
• Announcements are in person.
• 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 not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Waiting Room / Area (Clinic Room 4)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 33m from the shared department entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The manoeuvring space is obstructed by seating.
• Announcements are in person.
• 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 not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Clinic Room 1)

• There is / are 7 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; 1.
• 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) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
• 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 height adjustable.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Observation Bay)

• There is / are 7 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Observation Bay.
• 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 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 height 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 red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Clinic Room 4)

• There is / are 7 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Clinic Room 4.
• 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) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• 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 height adjustable.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The accessible toilet was out of use at the time of the survey.
  • This accessible toilet is located off the shared recepton and waiting room.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m from the shared department 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 and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • 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 184cm x 200cm (6ft x 6ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • 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 105cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal 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 visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • 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 good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • 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 general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet does not have a backrest or a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • 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 are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 95cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 136cm (4ft 6in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.