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Entrances at Lincoln County Hospital

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

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Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front left of the main hospital.
  • 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 are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 159cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 176cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a third set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 176cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 2 of the hospital.

Reception (Main Reception)

  • Location View
    • The reception is located immediately on the right as you enter the hospital through the Main Entrance.
    • The distance from the Main Entrance is 3m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 86cm.
    • The reception has screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • Despite the signage, there is not a hearing assistance system at this reception desk (June 2026).
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Entrance (Outpatients Department)

  • This entrance is located to the left from the Outpatients 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 very easy slope or ramp at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 140cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 144cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 3 of the hospital.

Reception (Outpatients Reception)

  • Location View
    • The reception is located to the right and then on the left as you enter the hospital through the Outpatient Department entrance.
    • The distance from the Outpatient Department entrance is 14m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 76cm.
    • The reception has screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 131cm to 148cm from the floor.
    • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a colour contrast adjuster.
    • There is a lowered touchscreen with a height range between 101cm and 118cm.
      Despite the signage, there is not a hearing assistance system available at this reception desk.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

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.

Entrance (Maternity Wing)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the hospital, near the Maternity Wing Main Car Park.
  • 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 steep gradient.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 128cm.
  • There is a single automatic door.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 135cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second, single automatic door.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 133cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 1 of the Maternity Wing.

Entrance (Neurophysiology and Occupational Therapy)

  • This entrance is located to the rear right of the main hospital.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • 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 or ramp at the entrance.
  • There are 5 steps.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 125cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free access via a slope as you enter.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • The steep slope is between the first and second set of doors.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 2 of the hospital.

Entrance (Sewell Road)

  • This entrance is located to the rear of the main hospital.
  • 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 ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There are no handrails for the ramp.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 129cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 1 of the hospital.

Entrance (11)

  • This entrance is located to the rear of the hospital, leading in from the staff car park, in the courtyard accessed via the Respiratory Support Unit and Witham Ward outside access.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not 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 are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 128cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 158cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • One leaf of the second set of doors is permanently held open.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 1 of the hospital.