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Getting To (Emergency Admission Suite)

The Emergency Admission Suite is/are located on level 2.
Access to the Emergency Admission Suite is via the Freeman Hospital main entrance.
After entering the Freeman Hospital main entrance, take the first right and continue ahead.
The Emergency Admission Suite is located on the left.
There is step free access to the Emergency Admission Suite.
The Emergency Admission Suite is approximately 23m from the Freeman Hospital main entrance.
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.
There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.

Car Park View
- The car park is located at the front of the hospital grounds.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 52 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 415cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 128cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 85m from the Outpatients Department entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep slopes.
- This route has uneven surfaces.
Charges and Restrictions View
- This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not all users.
Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
- Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop-off point available.

The reception is located on the right of the emergency admission suite corridor.
The reception area/desk is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the emergency admission suite entrance.
The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
There is step free access to the reception area/desk.
The lighting levels at the reception area/desk are bright.
The height of the reception desk is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
There is not a low section of the desk (76cm or below) available.
The desk is staffed.
There is not a hearing assistance system.

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 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 good.

There is a waiting room / area.
The waiting room / area is approximately 3m from the emergency admission suite 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.
All chairs have armrests.
No tables are permanently fixed.
The surface height of the lowest table is 46cm.
The tables do contrast visually with the floor.
There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
The manoeuvring space is obstructed by chairs and a table.
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 a television.
Subtitles are available.
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.

There is / are 7 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
The name / number of the room surveyed was; 43.
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) may be difficult to open.
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 can be brought in from another department.
There is not 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 height adjustable.
All chairs have armrests available.
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 good.

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located to the left as you enter.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
- Lighting levels in the shared toilets are moderate to good.