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Chapel of Rest

Lincoln County Hospital, Greetwell Road, Lincoln, LN2 5QY

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Parking (Clinic 11/UTC/SDEC/A and E)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the right as you access the hospital site through entry point H on Greetwell Road, opposite Clinic 11/UTC/SDEC/A and E.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 27 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 248cm (width) x 507cm (depth).
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 125cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 45m from the Clinic 11/UTC/SDEC/A and E entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep slopes.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
    • The dropped kerbs on the route from the Blue Badge bays to the Clinic 11/UTC/SDEC/A and E entrance have steep gradients.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not all users.
    • Blue Badge holders must register their vehicle and Blue Badge at the main reception in order to park for free.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located on the right as you enter the car park, directly opposite the Clinic 11/UTC/SDEC/A and E entrance.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.
    • As with the Blue Badge bays, there are multiple steep slopes on the route from the drop off point to the Clinic 11/UTC/SDEC/A and E entrance, including on the dropped kerbs.

Getting To (Chapel of Rest)

  • The Chapel of Rest is/are located on Level 2.
  • Access to the Chapel of Rest is via the Clinic 11/UTC/SDEC/A and E entrance.
  • Enter via the Clinic 11/UTC/SDEC/A and E entrance and proceed through Outpatients Clinic 11. Upon exiting through the far door facing the X-Ray department, turn right and follow the corridor. Continue along the main corridor and the Chapel of Rest is on the left.
  • There is step free access to the Chapel of Rest.
  • The Chapel of Rest is approximately 68m from the Clinic 11/UTC/SDEC/A and E entrance.
  • There is a/are manual, double door(s) which may be difficult to open between the Clinic 11 entrance and the department/service.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Dementia friendly signage is provided.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.

Entrance (Clinic 11/UTC/SDEC/A and E)

  • This entrance is located to the left from the Clinic 11/UTC/SDEC/A and E Parking.
  • 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 slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 170cm.
  • 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 172cm.
  • The doors have a medium colour contrast.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 2 of the hospital.

Opening Times

  • Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Saturday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Sunday 09:00 - 17:00.

Entrance

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located on Level 2.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
    • The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 122cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 74cm.
  • Comments View
    • There is a third set of doors.
    • The doors open away from you (push).
    • The door is single.
    • The width of the door is 74cm.
    • The door is permanently held open.
    • Relatives are escorted to the chapel of rest by ward staff who will use the bell and intercom.

Inside Access

  • There is level access once inside.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
  • Wayfinding signage is available.
  • No Braille signage is available.
  • No tactile signage is available.
  • No pictorial signage is available.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet and vinyl/laminate.
  • There is some flooring in corridors with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
  • The lighting levels are varied.

Waiting Room / Area

  • There is a waiting room / area.
  • The waiting room / area is approximately 3m from the entrance.
  • There is level access into the waiting room / area.
  • There is a/are door(s) into the waiting room / area.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The type of flooring is carpet.
  • There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs with armrests are available.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • Announcements are in person.
  • The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a 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 medium.

Room / Area (Viewing Room)

  • There is / are 1 room(s) / area(s) available.
  • The room / area is approximately 7m from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the room / area.
  • There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The type of flooring is carpet.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • 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.
  • The room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
  • Lighting levels are low.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • The nearest accessible toilet is in the main reception waiting area on Level 2.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
    • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
    • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located along the corridor to the right, next to the viewing room.
    • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
    • An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
    • Lighting levels are medium.

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