Skip to main content
The new name for DisabledGo

Search for accessible places to go

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Orthotics Dispatch - Location 34 - Staff Area

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

View Accessibility Symbols

Accessibility Symbols

For more information about what these symbols mean, view our Accessibility Symbols Guide.

Close this popup window.

Access Guide

Show Easy Read

Getting To (Orthotics Dispatch - Location 34)

Parking (Visitors Car Park B)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the east side of the hospital grounds.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 231cm (width) x 477cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 70m from the East entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope, uneven surfaces and bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is 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.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located on the east side of the hospital grounds, in front of the East entrance.

Entrance (East Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on the right side of the hospital building.
  • 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 steep gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 3 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps have tactile markings at the top.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 107cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 142cm.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • This entrance brings you to the end of the main hospital corridor.

Department / Service (Orthotics Dispatch - Location 34)

  • Location and Access View
    • Orthotics Dispatch is located towards the end of main hospital corridor, at Location 34.
    • 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 107cm.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
    • The locked door can be opened on request.
    • The doors open away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 79cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and height adjustable chairs.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: desks.
    • The tables are fixed.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations is located towards the end of the main hospital corridor, at Location 29.

Reception (Orthotics Dispatch - Location 34 Reception)

  • The reception is located to the right as you enter Orthotics Dispatch.
  • The distance from the Orthotics Dispatch - Location 34 entrance is 2m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 90cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • The reception has windows.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Kitchen (Orthotics Dispatch - Location 34)

  • The kitchen is located ahead as you enter Orthotics Dispatch - Location 34.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The sink is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a lever tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a microwave and a kettle.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Related Access Guides (Orthotics Dispatch - Location 34)