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Pharmacy

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

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Parking (Main Entrance Blue Badge Parking and Drop Off)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the left as you access the hospital site through entry point J on Greetwell Road, next to the Main Entrance.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 26 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 252cm (width) x 480cm (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 136cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 51m from the Main Entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • This route has bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
    • The dropped kerb has a very slight gradient.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for 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 immediately outside the Main Entrance, just beyond the Blue Badge parking area on the left.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

Getting To (The Pharmacy)

  • The Pharmacy is/are located on Level 2 of the main hospital building.
  • Access to the Pharmacy is via the the main hospital entrance.
  • Enter via the main hospital entrance and turn right after the reception desk, follow the corridor to the end and turn right and then left through the double doors. Proceed along the corridor and turn right, the Pharmacy is located on the left.
  • There is step free access to the Pharmacy.
  • The Pharmacy is approximately 140m from the main hospital entrance.
  • There is a/are manual, heavy, double door(s) between the main hospital entrance and the department/service.
  • Wayfinding 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 (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.

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 09:15 - 12:15.
  • Sunday 09:15 - 12:15.

Entrance

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located on Level 2 of the main hospital building.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • The main 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 74cm.

Counter

  • The Pharmacy counter is located to the left on entering.
  • The counter is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Pharmacy entrance.
  • The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the counter.
  • The lighting levels at the counter are medium.
  • The height of the 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 hearing assistance system.

Waiting Room / Area

  • There is a waiting room / area.
  • The waiting room / area is approximately 1m from the Pharmacy 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.
  • All chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Chairs with armrests are not available.
  • 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.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

Standard Toilet(s)

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