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General Library

Grantham and District Hospital, 101 Manthorpe Road, Grantham, NG31 8DG

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Getting To (The General Library)

Hospital Parking (Wards Car Park)

  • Parking View
    • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
    • The car park is located in front of the Ward and Departments entrance.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
    • There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 230cm x 471cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 5in).
    • There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
    • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point.
    • The drop-off point is located in front of the Wards and Departments entrance.
    • There is not a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
  • Paying View
    • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment signs are located throughout the car park.
    • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Payment machines are located inside the hospital building and close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
    • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
    • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
    • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
  • Access to the Hospital View
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
    • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Wards and Departments entrance.

Outside Access (Main Entrance - Wards and Departments)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the south-east side of the hospital site.
    • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 103cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 115cm.
  • Comments View
    • There is a slope with a very easy incline at the entrance.

Opening Times (The General Library)

  • Monday 09:00 - 13:00.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 13:00.
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Thursday 09:00 - 16:30.
  • Friday 09:00 - 13:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Library (The General Library)

  • The library is located on corridor E, on the ground floor.
  • The library is 42m from the Wards and Departments main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the library.
  • There is step-free access within the library.
  • The type of flooring in the library is carpet.
  • There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
  • This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
  • This library does not have a regular supply of books in large print.
  • This library does not have a regular supply of books in audio format.
  • There is not an ordering service.
  • There are reading/study desks available.
  • The majority of the reading/study desk(s) are 92cm in height.
  • There is a height adjustable desk available.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • A member of staff is available to provide assistance.
  • The library does not have a computer area.

Reception (The General Library)

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located ahead as you enter the General Library.
    • The reception point is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the General Library entrance.
    • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There is step free access to the reception point.
    • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
    • There are windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
    • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
    • The height of the reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
    • There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
    • The counter is staffed.
    • There is not a bell to attract attention.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.