Access Guide
Parking (Clinic 11/UTC/SDEC/A and E)
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Car Park
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- 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.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- 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.
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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 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 (Outpatients Clinic 9)
- Outpatients Clinic 9 is/are located on level 2.
- Access to Outpatients Clinic 9 is via the Clinic 11 entrance.
- Enter via the Clinic 11 entrance and enter Outpatients Clinic 11. Continue ahead through Outpatients clinic 11 and exit through the far door. Upon facing the X-Ray department turn right and follow the corridor. Proceed along the main corridor and Outpatients Clinic 9 is on the left.
- There is step free access to Outpatients Clinic 9.
- Outpatients Clinic 9 is approximately 40m from the Clinic 11 entrance.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is provided.
- There is some flooring in corridors with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
- There is some flooring in corridors with large, repeating patterns that incorporate bold contrasting colours or simulate steps.
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 Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Entrance
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Entrance Details
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- 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 hand sanitiser is not in a suitable position for wheelchair users.
- 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 140cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 73cm.
Reception
- The reception desk is located ahead to the left on entering.
- The reception area/desk is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to the reception area/desk.
- The lighting levels at the reception area/desk are medium.
- The height of the reception desk is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
- There is not a low section of the desk (76cm or below) available.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is a touch screen.
- The touch screen is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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Comments
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- The touchscreen is located to the left in front of the second set of doors.
Inside Access
- There is level access once inside.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- Wayfinding signage is not available.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.
- There is some flooring in corridors with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
- There is some flooring in corridors with large, repeating patterns that incorporate bold contrasting colours or simulate steps.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Comments
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- This is the Orthodontics, Oral and Maxillo Facial Unit Outpatients Clinic.
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 not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- 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 a television.
- Subtitles are available.
- Vending machines are not available.
- A water dispenser is available.
- There is 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.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Orthodontics Surgery)
- There is / are 6 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; 3.
- 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 with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- 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.
- A hoist can be brought in from another department.
- There is not sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
- There is not a chair.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Orthodontics)
- There is / are 6 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; 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 with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are light.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- 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.
- A hoist can be brought in from another department.
- There is not sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
- There is not a chair.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Maxillo Facial)
- There is / are 6 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Surgery 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 with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are light.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- 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.
- A hoist can be brought in from another department.
- There is not sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
- There is not a chair.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Room / Area (Recovery Room)
- There is / are 1 room(s) / area(s) available.
- 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 with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- 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.
- A hoist can be brought in from another department.
- There is not sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
- 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.
- The room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Toilet with Adaptations
- The nearest accessible toilet is located in the main reception waiting area on Level 2.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right on entering the unit.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Related Access Guides
- To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- Parking at Lincoln County Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
- Entrances at Lincoln County Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
- Public Toilets at Lincoln County Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
- Getting To and Around Lincoln County Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
