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Theatre - Location 12 - Staff Area

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

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Getting To (Theatre - Location 12)

  • The most accessible route from visitors car park A has slight ramps or slopes, a dropped kerb with tactile paving, bollards and a pedestrian crossing.
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  • Access to Theatre - Location 12 is via the main accessible entrance.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • Theatre - Location 12 is located on the first floor in location 12.
  • Theatre - Location 12 is approximately 16m from the lift (1).
  • Enter the hospital via the main accessible entrance.
  • Follow the corridor and turn right just before Outpatients reception.
  • Proceed along the corridor to location 12.
  • Turn right off the corridor and take the lift to level 1.
  • Turn right on exiting the lift and the entrance to Theatre - Location 12 will be directly ahead.
  • Internally the most accessible route has a lift, a very easy slope 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 changing places facility, a toilet with adaptations (with right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Visitors Car Park A)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the west side of the hospital grounds.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 15+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 85m from the Main Accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes, bollards and a pedestrian crossing.
    • 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 side of the car park.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are 8 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 275cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
    • The nozzle holster is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points require an app or tap and pay (contactless payment).
    • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Main Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the hospital building.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • 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 a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 125cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 100cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 182cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a medium 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 182cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 104cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • This entrance brings you to the front of the main hospital corridor.

Lift (Lift 1)

  • The lift surveyed is located along the main hospital corridor, at location 12.
  • The distance from the Main Accessible entrance is 75m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has a slight ramp or slope and doors permanently held open.
  • The ground and first floor 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, Braille 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 140cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 176cm (width) x 267cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • All 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Department / Service (Theatre - Location 12)

  • Location and Access View
    • Theatre - Location 12 is located on the first floor in location 12.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 122cm.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 116cm.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 81cm.
    • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 120cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • Some tables are fixed.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations is located at the main accessible entrance.

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