Access Guide
Getting To (Physiotherapy)
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge Bays only parking has a slight ramp or slope, uneven surfaces and a dropped kerb.
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- Access to Physiotherapy is via the main entrance.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- Physiotherapy is located on the ground floor in the Tower Block.
- Physiotherapy is approximately 85m from the main entrance.
- Enter the hospital via the main entrance and follow the main corridor ahead.
- Turn left and continue along the main corridor.
- Physiotherapy is located ahead, on the left hand side.
- Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- 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 right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Blue Badge Bays Only)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located off Pield Heath Road.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 11 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
- The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
- The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 25m from the main entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
- 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 Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
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Entrance (Main Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front of the Hillingdon Hospital, on the right hand side.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 148cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- 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 155cm.
- The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
- There is an alternative entrance from the drop off area.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the doors are 148cm.
- These doors are locked between 8.30pm and 6.30am.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
Department / Service (Physiotherapy)
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Location and Access
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- Physiotherapy is located on the ground floor in the Tower Block.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
- The doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 156cm.
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Access throughout may include doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
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Facilities and Services
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- There are 10+ consultation/medical rooms available.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations is located on the ground floor in the Tower Block, opposite the Cashiers counter.
Reception (Physiotherapy)
- The reception is located to the left from the Physiotherapy entrance.
- The distance from the Physiotherapy entrance is 6m.
- The most accessible route to reception has doors permanently held open.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 120cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
Seating Area (Waiting Area)
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Location and Access
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- The waiting area is located beyond the Physiotherapy entrance.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Gym (Gymnasium)
- The gym is located ahead from the Physiotherapy entrance.
- There is step-free level access into the gym.
- There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
- The doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 160cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The gym is staffed when open.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
- Equipment includes free weights, cable resistance machines, upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed and arm cycles.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Consultation / Medical Room (Cubicles)
- There are 10 consultation/medical rooms available.
- The room surveyed was; 6.
- The room is located along the Physiotherapy corridor.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- The width of the opening is 230cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- 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 190cm.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
- The furniture is fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Consultation / Medical Room (Spinal Diagnostic Clinic)
- There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
- The room surveyed was; Spinal Diagnostic Clinic.
- The room is located on the ground floor in the Tower Block opposite the Physiotherapy department.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 99cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- 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 190cm.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
- The furniture is fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Consultation / Medical Room (Women's Health)
- There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
- The room surveyed was; Women's Health.
- The room is located on the ground floor in the Tower Block opposite the Physiotherapy department.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 99cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- 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 190cm.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
- The furniture is fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
