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Getting To The Hospital

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• By Road View
  • Queen Mary's Road is located on Roehampton Lane/A306 and can be accessed via the A205.
    Head east on Upper Richmond Road/A205 towards Rock Lane.
    Turn right onto Roehampton Lane/A306 and Queen Mary's Hospital will be located on the left after 0.7 miles.
  • Queen Mary's Hospital has one main visitors car park and multiple Blue Badge bays by the lower ground entrance.
• By Bus View
  • Bus routes 72, 265, 493, 969 and N74 stop directly outside Queen Mary's Hospital on Roehampton Lane.
  • There is an onsite bus stop.
  • Onsite bus stops are located on the main hospital road.
  • The main onsite bus stop is sheltered with bench seating.
  • The hospitals main entrance is approximately 140m from the onsite bus stop.
    The path leading to the hospital from the bus stop is on a slight slope and is slab paving.
    After turning into the hospital, there is one road to cross with tactile paving on both sides.
    After, there is another slight slope, with slab paving leading to the main hospital entrance.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Barnes Station, which is approximately 1.1 miles from Queen Mary's Hospital.
• By Underground View
  • The nearest underground station is East Putney station, which is approximately 2.2 miles from Queen Mary's Hospital.
• Useful Links View
  • For detailed information on Barnes Station please follow the link.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For detailed information on East Putney Underground Station please follow the link.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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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 the St George's Hospital.
• The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 020 8725 2453.
• 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 do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Hospital staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Volunteers can be found throughout the hospital.
• Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: Braille on request, large print on request, Makaton on request, different languages on request and audio on request.
• There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
• 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, walking sticks, mobile hoists, hoist slings, adjustable beds and crutches.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact a member of staff.

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Hospital Parking (Accessible Parking)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
  • The car park is located at the front of the hospital, near the lower ground entrance.
  • 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 clearly marked/signposted Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 365cm 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 a designated drop-off point.
  • The drop-off point is located to the left of the lower ground entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
• Paying View
  • There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
• 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 14m (15yd 11in) from the lower ground entrance.
• Comments View
  • There are 10+ additional Blue Badge bays near the main entrance, to the right of the hospital (shown in photograph 5).

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Hospital Parking (Patients and Visitors)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located in 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 have a barrier control system.
  • There is a touchscreen at the barrier.
  • The barrier controls/touchscreen can be reached from the car.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a/are clearly marked/signposted 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 365cm 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 a designated drop-off point.
  • The drop-off point is located in front of the main entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
  • The dropped kerb does not 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 payment machines in the car park.
  • Payment signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located outside the main entrance.
  • There is not 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).
• 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 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.

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Getting To (Cardiology)

• Cardiology is/are located on the ground floor of Queen Mary's Hospital.
• Access to Cardiology is via the main entrance.
• Enter via the main entrance and the entrance to Radiology is to your right. Go through the set of double doors and follow the corridor to the end of the Radiology department where there is another set of double doors. Go through these doors and the entrance to Cardiology is on your right hand side.
• There is step free access to Cardiology.
• Cardiology is approximately 40m from the main entrance.
• There is a/are manual, heavy, double door(s) between the main entrance and the department/service.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is 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 not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 180cm.
  • 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 205cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading up to the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is 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.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step Details View
  • The step(s) is/are located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • There is/are 5 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the step(s).

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Opening Times (Cardiology)

• Access is by appointment only.

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Entrance (Cardiology Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor, past the Radiology department.
  • 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 a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 172cm.

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Reception (Cardiology)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the right as you enter.
  • The reception point is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the Cardiology 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 good.
  • The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+) .
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is a bell to attract attention.
  • The bell is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • 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 carpet and 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.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
  • There is not a television.
  • Vending machines are not available.
  • A water dispenser is 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.

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Inside Access (Cardiology)

• There is level access once inside.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Wayfinding signage is not available.
• No Braille signage is available.
• No tactile signage is available.
• No pictorial signage is available.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.
• There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (ECG Room)

• There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; ECG 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 with a locked extension leaf.
• 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 a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• A hoist is not available.
• 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.
• 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 medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Echocardiography)

• There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Echocardiography 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) 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.
• A hoist is not available.
• 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.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Exercise Test)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Exercise Test.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.

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• Comments View
  • The room was in use at the time of the survey (October 2018).

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Pulmonary Function Test)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Pulmonary Function Test.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.

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• Comments View
  • The room was in use at the time of the survey (October 2018).

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Accessible Toilet

• The nearest accessible toilet is located in the Radiology department.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• The nearest standard toilet is located in the Radiology department.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Hospital Parking link (new tab) - click here.
• Queen Mary's Hospital link (new tab) - click here.