Access Guide
Getting To (Chapel)
- This route starts at the Blue Badge Parking and Drop-Off.
- The most accessible route from here has step-free access via slope.
- The slope gradient varies between slight and steep.
- This route also has uneven surfaces, bollards, a dropped kerb with tactile paving and a pedestrian crossing.
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- Access to this service is via the Main Entrance.
- There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- This service is located along the main Level C corridor, just past Junction 3.
- The service is approximately 140m from the Main Entrance.
- Enter via the Main Entrance and proceed straight ahead.
- Continue ahead past the Welcome Desk and follow this walkway.
- Continue ahead until you pass Junction 3.
- The Chapel is located to the right.
- This route to the service has step-free level access.
- Doors are held open along this route.
- Some flooring is shiny along this route.
- There are resting areas along this route to the service.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia-friendly signage is not provided.
- The following toilet facilities are available along the route: accessible toilet (with left hand transfer).
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Parking (Blue Badge Parking and Drop-Off)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the front of the hospital, just across from the Main Entrance.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 39 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 236cm (width) x 467cm (depth).
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
- The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
- The nearest designated bay is 55m from the Main Entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep slopes.
- This route has uneven surfaces and bollards.
- There is a dropped kerb with 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 but not all users.
- Blue Badge holders can enter their Blue Badge serial number at a payment machine to receive free parking.
- Payment machines are located at the side of the car park and inside the main building.
- There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Payment can also be made online or using an app.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located at the front of the car park.
- There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.
Entrance (Main Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front of the hospital.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- The entrance area is not clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 153cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a medium colour contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 158cm.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
Room (Chapel)
- The room is located along the Level C main corridor, just past Junction 3.
- The distance from the Main Entrance is 140m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
- The locked door can be opened on request.
- The width of the opening is 79cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening .
- The doors have a medium colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Some chairs are fixed.
- Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
- None of the tables are fixed.
- The surface height of the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
- 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 and unshaded light sources.
- The height of the step to access the alter is 16cm.
Room (Multi-Faith Room)
- The room is located to the left as you enter the chapel.
- The distance from the chapel entrance is 2m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a key pad at a height of 158cm.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 73cm.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
- None of the tables are fixed.
- The surface height of the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm and a wash basin.
- 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.
Room (Female Muslim Prayer Room)
- The room is located to the right as you enter the chapel.
- The distance from the chapel entrance is 2m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a key pad at a height of 134cm.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 74cm.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this room includes: coffee tables.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
- 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.