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Estates and Facilities - Building 105 - Staff Area

Twmpath Lane, Gobowen, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 7AG

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Overview (Estates and Facilities - Building 105)

Parking (North Entrance 1 Accessible Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the east side at the rear of the hospital grounds.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 12 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 131cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 30m from North Entrance 1.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access, bollards and a pedestrian crossing.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay designated for Blue Badge holders are 231cm (width) x 463cm (depth).
    • The nozzle holster for the Blue Badge charging points is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points require an app or tap and pay (contactless payment).
    • The nearest Blue Badge charging point is 25m from North Entrance 1.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located to the right of North Entrance 1.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

Entrance (Estates and Facilities - Building 105)

  • This entrance is located at the front of building 105.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 6cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 117cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Getting Around (Estates and Facilities - Building 105)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Reception (Estates and Facilities - Building 105)

  • The reception is located ahead and to the right as you enter Building 105 - Estates and Facilities.
  • The distance from the Building 105 - Estates and Facilities entrance is 4m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 117cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has windows and glazed screens.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • 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.

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