Access Guide
Getting To (Maxillofacial and Day Surgery)
- The Maxillofacial and Day Surgery is located at the rear of the hospital site.
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Parking (Car Park 1)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located off Blackshaw Road.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac, compacted earth and unsurfaced areas.
- There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for visitors only.
- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
- Payment machines are located at the front of the car park.
- There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There is a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (185cm x 210cm).
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- Parking is free between 10pm and 6am.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Outside Access (Maxillofacial and Day Surgery Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the hospital site.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped 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 not an intercom.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm.
- 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 140cm.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
Getting Around (Maxillofacial and Day Surgery)
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
- There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Handrails are not provided in corridors.
- Seating is provided in some corridors.
- There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Signage and Wayfinding
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
- The wayfinding signage does not include pictograms.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in public areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.
Other Floors (Maxillofacial and Day Surgery)
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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 and 2.
- 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 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 good.
Lift (Maxillofacial and Day Surgery)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located ahead as you enter the Maxillofacial and Day Surgery entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of this lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the Maxillofacial and Day Surgery 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 and 2.
- 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 within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is medium.
- The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
- The clear door width is 129cm.
- The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 251cm.
- There are 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 have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does 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 have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is low.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Comments
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- The accessible toilet was out of order at the time of the survey (October 2018).
Standard Toilet(s) (Maxillofacial and Day Surgery)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on the second floor, to the right as you exit the lifts.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- This is by lift.
- An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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.
- Maxillofacial and Day Surgery - Day Surgery Unit link (new tab) - click here.
- Maxillofacial and Day Surgery - Pre Assessment Unit link (new tab) - click here.
- Maxillofacial and Day Surgery Unit - Maxillofacial link (new tab) - click here.
- Maxillofacial and Day Surgery Unit - X-Ray Department link (new tab) - click here.
