Access Guide
Getting To (Neuro and Vestibular Physiotherapy Outpatients)
- The most accessible route from the Atkinson Morley Wing Blue Badge bays has a very easy slope, uneven surfaces, a dropped kerb with tactile paving and a pedestrian crossing.
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- Access to Neuro and Vestibular Physiotherapy Outpatients is via the Atkinson Morley Wing entrance.
- There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- Neuro and Vestibular Physiotherapy Outpatients is located on the lower ground floor of the Atkinson Morley Wing.
- Neuro and Vestibular Physiotherapy Outpatients is approximately 15m from the Atkinson Morley Wing lifts.
- Enter via the Atkinson Morley Wing entrance and proceed straight ahead past the reception desk.
- Follow the main corridor to the lifts located on the right.
- Take a lift to the lower ground floor.
- Exit the lift and head slightly right to follow the corridor ahead.
- The entrance to Neuro and Vestibular Physiotherapy Outpatients is ahead on the right.
- Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
- Some flooring along the route is shiny.
- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Atkinson Morley Wing - Blue Badge Bays)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located on Perimeter Road.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 237cm (width) x 450cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 128cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 108m from the Atkinson Morley Wing entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a lift, a very easy slope and a pedestrian crossing.
- 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 Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Lift (Atkinson Morley Wing Parking)
- The lift surveyed is located to the left of the Atkinson Morley Wing entrance.
- The distance from Atkinson Morley Wing - Blue Badge bays is 35m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has a slight ramp or slope.
- The lift door has a high visual contrast.
- The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 90cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 116cm (width) x 143cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a mirror to aid reversing and a visual floor indicator.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
Entrance (Atkinson Morley Wing)
- This entrance is located at the front of the hospital, off Perimeter Road.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 308cm.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors .
- The second set of doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 142cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Lift (Atkinson Morley Wing)
- The lift surveyed is located past the Atkinson Morley reception and to the right.
- The distance from the Atkinson Morley Wing entrance is 53m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- The lower ground, ground, first and second floors are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high visual contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 130cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 175cm (width) x 269cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
- Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.
Department / Service (Neuro and Vestibular Physiotherapy Outpatients)
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Location and Access
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- Neuro and Vestibular Physiotherapy Outpatients is located on the lower ground floor of the Atkinson Morley Wing.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 132cm.
- There is a single automatic door with a high visual contrast.
- The door has a locked extension leaf.
- The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
- The door opens away from you.
- The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 103cm.
- The width of the opening is 85cm.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
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Facilities and Services
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- There are 4 consultation/medical rooms available.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations is located on the lower ground floor, just off the lift lobby.
Reception (Neuro and Vestibular Physiotherapy Outpatients)
- The reception is located ahead to the left from the Neuro and Vestibular Physiotherapy Outpatients entrance.
- The distance from the Neuro and Vestibular Physiotherapy Outpatients entrance is 4m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- There is no reception desk.
- Check-in is via touchscreen.
- Staff can help with checking in if required.
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 101cm to 125cm from the floor.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
Consultation / Medical Room (Gym)
- The room is located immediately ahead through the Neuro and Vestibular Physiotherapy Outpatients department entrance.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 180cm.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Consultation / Medical Room (Treatment Bay)
- There are 4 consultation/medical rooms available.
- The room surveyed was; Treatment Bay.
- The room is located ahead from the Neuro and Vestibular Physiotherapy Outpatients entrance.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 180cm.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
