Access Guide
Getting To (Pre-Assessment Unit)
- The Pre-Assessment Unit is located on corridor C.
- The Pre-Assessment Unit is approximately 68m from the Outpatient Entrance.
- The route from the main accessible car park includes bollards, dropped kerbs, uneven surfaces and requires crossing a road via a pedestrian crossing.
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- Access to the Pre-Assessment Unit is via the Outpatients Entrance.
- Enter through Outpatient Entrance and proceed to the end of the corridor.
Turn left onto corridor A and follow the corridor to the end.
Turn right onto corridor C and continue straight ahead.
The Pre-Assessment Unit is located on the left hand side.
There is a slight slope in front of the entrance. - View further information about entrances (opens new tab)
- There is ramped/sloped access to the Pre-Assessment Unit.
- The most accessible route includes manual doors which are held open and automatic doors.
- Some flooring is shiny .
- There are not resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- The following toilet facilities are available along the route; accessible toilet (with left hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Hospital Parking (Main Accessible Car Park)
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Parking
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- The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
- The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
- The car park is located in front of the main hospital building.
- 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) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 231cm x 485cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 11in).
- 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point.
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Paying
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- There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
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Access to the Hospital
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- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are uneven surfaces.
- The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the Outpatients entrance.
Outside Access (Outpatient Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located on the south side of the hospital site.
- There is not 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 not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 135cm (4ft 5in).
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 145cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
Opening Times (Pre-Assessment Unit)
- Opening times do vary depending on timetabling.
Entrance (Pre-Assessment Unit)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located on corridor C.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 118cm (3ft 10in).
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 126cm (4ft 2in).
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The height of the door release button is 117cm (3ft 10in).
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
Department / Service (Pre-Assessment Unit)
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Department / Service Access
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- Pre-Assessment Unit is located on corridor C.
- There is level access throughout the department/service.
- Staff can provide assistance with using any manual doors within the department/service.
- There is no clear signage on the department/service.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is some flooring in the department/service which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The department/service does play background music.
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Department / Service Facilities
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- This department/service has; a main reception, a waiting room/area, consultation rooms and treatment rooms.
- There are 4 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
- A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
- A mobile hoist is not available on the department/service.
- There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
- Accessible toilet facilities are located on the main hospital corridor.
- There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
- Standard toilet facilities are located on the main hospital corridor.
Reception (Pre-Assessment Unit)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located straight ahead when entering the unit.
- The reception point is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Pre-Assessment Unit 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 high (110cm+).
- There is not 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 a bell to attract attention.
- The bell is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
- There is not a television.
- Vending machines are not available.
- A water dispenser is not available.
- There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Examination Room)
- There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Examination Room 1.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
- There are some chairs with armrests available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are good.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Consultation Room)
- There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Consultation Room 2.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
- All chairs have armrests available.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are good.