Access Guide
Getting To (Chapel)
- The most accessible route from the Queen Square parking has a steep ramp or slope and a dropped kerb.
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- Access to the Chapel is via the Albany Wing main entrance.
- There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- The Chapel is located on the ground floor of the Albany Wing.
- The Chapel is approximately 15m from the Albany Wing main entrance.
- Enter the hospital via the Main Entrance and proceed straight ahead, past the reception.
- Turn right and the Chapel is located ahead, along the corridor.
- Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- Some flooring along the route is shiny and patterned.
- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
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Parking (Queen Square)
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
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On-street Parking
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- On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
- The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Queen Square.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
Entrance (Main Entrance - Albany Wing)
- This entrance is located at the front of the building.
- 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 ramp at the entrance.
- The ramp has a steep gradient.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
- The ramp bypasses the steps.
- There are 4 steps with handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The step markings are not clearly visible.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 15cm.
- The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is an intercom at a height of 106cm.
- There is an assistance button, at a height of 75cm.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 153cm.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Room (Chapel)
- The room is located on the ground floor of the Albany Wing.
- The distance from the Albany Wing main entrance is 16m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
- The doors open inwards.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 125cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: the altar.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is shiny and patterned.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- Some seating and tables are fixed.
- The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.