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 Pharmacy)
- The Pharmacy is/are located on the ground floor of the Queen Mary Wing.
- Access to the Pharmacy 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 and following it around to the left.
- There is ramped/sloped access to the Pharmacy.
- The Pharmacy is approximately 50m 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.
- Dementia friendly signage is not 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 (Pharmacy)
- Monday 09:00 - 17:15.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 17:15.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 17:15.
- Thursday 09:00 - 17:15.
- Friday 09:15 - 17:15.
- Saturday 10:00 - 13:00.
- Sunday Closed.
Entrance (Pharmacy)
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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 ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
Counter
- The Pharmacy counter is located ahead as you enter.
- 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 not a clear knee recess beneath the low section of the counter.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- 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 medium.
Waiting Room / Area
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is approximately 3m 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.
- No 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 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
- The nearest accessible toilet is located on the ground floor corridor of the Chandler Wing.
Standard Toilet(s)
- The nearest standard toilets are located on the ground floor corridor of the Chandler Wing.