Access Guide
Getting To The Hospital
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By Road
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- Most of the University College London hospitals are within the Congestion Charge zone.
- Parking spaces in the area can be difficult to find. Blue Badge restrictions apply in Queen Square and the streets close to the Square. Please check the restrictions of your badge within Camden. Parking meter bays are available in Queen Square and Great Ormond Street. There is an NCP underground car park at Brunswick Square.
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By Bus
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- The following bus stops are available for the hospital; Southampton Row - 59, 68, 91, 168, 188, 501. Theobald's Road - 19, 38, 55, 243. High Holborn / New Oxford Street - 8, 25, 242, 501, 521.
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By Train
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- Euston Station, King's Cross Station, and St Pancras Station are all within a 15 minute walk from the hospital.
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By Underground
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- Russell Square (Piccadilly Line) and Holborn (Central and Piccadilly Lines) are both a short walk from the hospital.
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Useful Links
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- Information on travelling to the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Information on parking in the areas surrounding the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Transport for London Website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Patient Transfer Service Information.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
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Getting Help and Assistance
- There is a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
- The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is located in the Basil Samuel Outpatients Department.
- The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 020 3448 3237.
- The email address for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is [email protected].
- There are volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
- Volunteers do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Volunteers can be found in the reception area.
- BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
- Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs.
Public Parking (Queen Square Parking)
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- There is a/are clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on along Queen Square.
- The dimensions of the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 365cm x 450cm (11ft 12in x 14ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the on street Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
- There are not parking charges for the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- Payment signs are not provided.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Free parking for Blue Badge holders is for 2 hours only.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Standard on street parking is available.
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Public Car Park
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- There is not a car park for public use within approximately 200m (219yd).
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point.
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Comments
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- There are standard on street parking bays available along Queen Square, these are 202cm wide and 50m long (photograph 5).
Getting To (The Eye Clinic and Uro-Neurology)
- The Eye Clinic and Uro-Neurology is/are located on the ground floor of the Queen Mary Wing.
- Access to the Eye Clinic and Uro-Neurology is via the main hospital entrance.
- When entering the main hospital entrance pass reception and turn right, continue ahead and then turn left. Continue ahead towards the Chandler Wing before turning right down the ramp. At the bottom of the second ramp turn right and continue ahead past the pharmacy. At the end of the corridor turn right and the service is located in front of you.
- There is ramped/sloped access to the Eye Clinic and Uro-Neurology.
- The Eye Clinic and Uro-Neurology is approximately 95m 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 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.
Outside Access (Main Hospital Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located along Queen Square.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 129cm (4ft 3in).
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 135cm (4ft 5in).
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 155cm.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located to the left of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the ramp.
- The width of the ramp is 99cm.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step Details
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 4 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the step(s).
Opening Times (Eye Clinic and Uro-Neurology)
- 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 (Eye Clinic and Uro-Neurology)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the Queen Mary Wing.
- 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) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
Reception
- The Eye Clinic and Uro-Neurology reception is located to the left as you enter.
- The reception area/desk is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the clinic 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 high (110cm+).
- 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 a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- This venue does not play background music.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Waiting Room / Area
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is approximately 7m from the clinic 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.
- Some 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 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.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Eye Clinic)
- There is / are 5 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Consultants' Room.
- 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.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is not a bed / couch.
- A hoist can be brought in from another department.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is/are adjustable.
- There are some chairs with armrests available.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Uro-Neurology)
- There is / are 4 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Investigation Room 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.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- 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 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 adjustable.
- There are no chairs with armrests available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is located at the rear left of the corridor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the clinic entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The door is heavy.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 156cm x 260cm (5ft 1in x 8ft 6in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm in front of the seat.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 86cm.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- A similar facility is located next to this toilet with the transfer space on the right and dropdown rails on both sides.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- The nearest standard toilets are located on the ground floor of the Albany Wing.