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Getting To The Hospital

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• By Road View
  • 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.
• By Bus View
  • 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.
• By Train View
  • Euston Station, King's Cross Station, and St Pancras Station are all within a 15 minute walk from the hospital.
• By Underground View
  • Russell Square (Piccadilly Line) and Holborn (Central and Piccadilly Lines) are both a short walk from the hospital.
• Useful Links View
  • 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).
• Comments View
  • To find your way around the National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery (NHNN) and Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine (RLHIM) please 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.

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Public Parking (Queen Square Parking)

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• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • 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.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Standard on street parking is available.
• Public Car Park View
  • There is not a car park for public use within approximately 200m (219yd).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.
• Additional Public Parking Information View
  • For more information on public parking please click here (new tab).
• Comments View
  • There are standard on street parking bays available along Queen Square, these are 202cm wide and 50m long (photograph 5).

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Getting To (RLHIM Pharmacy)

• The RLHIM Pharmacy is/are located on the ground floor of the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine.
• Access to the RLHIM Pharmacy is via the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine main entrance.
• When entering the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine main entrance continue ahead, then turn left as you enter the corridor. The RLHIM Pharmacy is located at the end of the corridor.
• There is step free access to the RLHIM Pharmacy.
• The RLHIM Pharmacy is approximately 35m from the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine main entrance.
• There is a/are manual, heavy, double door(s) between the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine main 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.

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Outside Access (The Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Great Ormond Street.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 155cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located either side 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 width of the ramp/slope is 134cm (4ft 5in).

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Opening Times

• Monday 09:00 - 17:30.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 17:30.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 17:30.
• Thursday 09:00 - 17:30.
• Friday 09:00 - 17:30.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Entrance (Pharmacy)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the ground floor corridor.
  • 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 93cm.

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Reception

• The RLHIM Pharmacy reception is located ahead as you enter.
• The reception area/desk is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Pharmacy 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 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.

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Counter

• The pharmacy counter is located to the left of the corridor as you approach the pharmacy entrance.
• The counter is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the pharmacy 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 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.

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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, tiles and stone.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 12m 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 tiles and stone.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• All chairs have armrests.
• Announcements are visual.
• 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.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• The nearest accessible toilet is located on the ground floor corridor of the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• The nearest standard toilets are located on the ground floor corridor of the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine.

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Related Access Guides

• The Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine link (new tab) - click here.