Access Guide
Getting To (Chaplaincy)
- The most accessible route from the Rear Accessible Parking has step-free level access and bollards.
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- Access to the Chaplaincy is via the Rear Entrance - Automatic Doors.
- There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- The Chaplaincy is located on the ground floor.
- The Chaplaincy is approximately 60m from the Rear Entrance - Automatic Doors.
- Enter the hospital via the Rear Entrance - automatic doors and proceed straight ahead.
- Continue past the security desk and turn left.
- Follow the corridor ahead and the Chaplaincy is located on the left.
- Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- Some flooring along the route is shiny.
- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Rear Accessible Parking)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the rear of the hospital, along Grafton Way.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of block paving.
- There are 10 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 416cm (depth).
- There are no hatched/marked zones.
- The nearest designated bay is 30m from the Rear Entrance - automatic doors.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and bollards.
- There is a space of 120cm around the bays which is not marked or hatched.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for all users.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Entrance (Rear Entrance - Automatic Doors)
- This entrance is located at the rear of the hospital building, along Beaumont Place.
- The approach to the entrance has bollards.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is an intercom at a height of 133cm.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 127cm.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open towards you.
- There is a push pad at a height of 91cm.
- The width of the opening is 169cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 91cm.
Department / Service (Chaplaincy)
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Location and Access
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- The Chaplaincy is located on the ground floor, along the left corridor as you enter via the Rear Entrance - Automatic Doors.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 133cm.
- There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
- One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
- The locked door can be opened on request.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 74cm.
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Signage is not clearly visible.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
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Facilities and Services
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- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations is located along the corridor, as you turn left past the security desk.
Toilet and Changing Facilities (Chaplaincy)
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Washroom and Shower Facilities
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- Male and female ablution rooms are located ahead as you enter.
Room (Quiet Room)
- The room is located to the left as you enter the Chaplaincy.
- The distance from the Chaplaincy entrance is 5m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 88cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Room (Chapel)
- The room is located ahead and to the left as you enter the Chaplaincy entrance.
- The distance from the Chaplaincy entrance is 7m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- 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 opens inwards.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 150cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Room (Muslim Prayer Room)
- The room is located ahead as you enter the Chaplaincy entrance.
- The distance from the Chaplaincy entrance is 9m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- 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 outwards.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 136cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Standard Bathroom (Male Ablution Room)
- The bathroom surveyed is located ahead, as you enter.
- The distance from the Chaplaincy entrance is 9m.
- The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
- The bathroom door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
- The wash basin has a lever tap.
- The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- Additional features include: a mirror.
- The bathroom has a waste bin.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.