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Hospital Parking at Princess Anne Hospital

Princess Anne Hospital, Coxford Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 5YA

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Getting To The Hospital (Princess Anne Hospital)

  • By Road View
    • Princess Anne Hospital is Located on Coxford Road to the north West of the city. The post code for the Sat-nav is SO16 5YA. From the west of the city Southampton General Hospital can be accessed via several routes from the M271. From the north of the city there are several routes from the M27, from the north east the A33 offers the best route towards the hospital.
    • The main car park for the Princess Anne Hospital is called the Yellow car park. The Yellow car park is an underground car park on levels B and C of the Princess Anne Hospital with accessible Blue Badge Bays located on Level C. There are also 21 parent and child bays on level C of the Yellow Car park. Charges apply to all users of these car parks.
  • By Bus View
    • There are several services which stop on Coxford Road outside the Princess Anne Hospital, they are the X11, U6C, the THREE and the 7 Bluestar and 17 Bluestar. There are also several bus routes which stop at the Southampton General which is a short walk from the Princess Anne Hospital on Tremona Road.
    • There is not an onsite bus stop.
  • By Train View
    • The closest station is Southampton Central which is approximately 2.3 miles from the Hospital. You can catch the Bluestar 17 and City Red Three buses from the station - both continue to Southampton General Hospital and Princess Anne Hospital. There are also several taxi services which run from the station.
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Getting Help and Assistance (Southampton General Hospital)

  • There is a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
  • The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is located on Level C of the Centre Block.
  • The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 023 8120 6325.
  • 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 can be found in the main entrance area.
  • There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
  • The assistance dog toilet or toileting area is located on the green areas around the hospital site.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are available on request.
  • BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
  • Language interpreters can be provided on request.
  • A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the hospital.
  • Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs.
  • To obtain mobility aids please contact the main hospital reception.
  • There is a Changing Places facility at this hospital which is located on Level C of the Centre Block, in the main hospital corridor.

Hospital Parking (Yellow Car Park - Open Air Parking)

  • Parking View
    • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
    • The car park is located to the left of the main underground car parks.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park does have a barrier control system.
    • There is a touchscreen at the barrier.
    • The barrier controls/touchscreen can be reached from the car.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted but have no markings.
    • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 246cm x 286cm (8ft 1in x 9ft 5in).
    • There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point.
  • Paying View
    • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment signs are located at the payment machines in the hospital building.
    • Payment signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Payment machines are located inside the hospital building.
    • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
    • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • Access to the Hospital View
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
    • The hospital entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
    • The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is not clearly signposted.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Level D entrance.
  • Comments View
    • This car park runs around the hospital building from the entrance on Level D to the rear of the hospital.

Outside Access (Level C Car Park Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located on Level C of the Yellow Car Park.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is a door release button when exiting.
    • The height of the door release button is 105cm (3ft 5in).
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
    • The automatic door(s) is/are push pad activated.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The automatic door(s) is/are push pad activated.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 106cm.
  • Comments View
    • This entrance takes you to the main hospital staircase and the main hospital lift lobby.

Hospital Parking (Yellow Car Park - Level B - Standard and Parent and Child Parking)

  • Parking View
    • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
    • The car park is located on Level B of the hospital.
    • The car park type is underground.
    • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
    • The maximum height is 198cm (6ft 6in).
    • The car park does have a barrier control system.
    • There is a touchscreen at the barrier.
    • The barrier controls/touchscreen can be reached from the car.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point.
  • Paying View
    • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment signs are located at the payment machines in the hospital building.
    • Payment signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Payment machines are located inside the hospital building.
    • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
    • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • Access to the Hospital View
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
  • Comments View
    • Access to the hospital is either by following the pedestrian marked path around the hospital building or via a very narrow spiral staircase.

Outside Access (Level B Car Park Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located on Level B of the Yellow Car Park.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 166cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The 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 166cm.
  • Step Details View
    • The step(s) is/are located in the doorway of the first door.
    • There is/are 1 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.

Hospital Parking (Yellow Car Park - Level C - Accessible and Parent and Child Parking Only)

  • Parking View
    • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
    • The car park is located on Level C of the hospital building.
    • The car park type is underground.
    • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
    • The maximum height is 256cm (8ft 5in).
    • The car park does have a barrier control system.
    • There is a touchscreen at the barrier.
    • The barrier controls/touchscreen can be reached from the car.
    • The car park surface is concrete.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • There is/are 7 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 410cm x 440cm.
    • There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point.
  • Paying View
    • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment signs are located at the payment machines in the hospital building.
    • Payment signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Payment machines are located inside the hospital building.
    • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
    • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • Access to the Hospital View
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is/are uneven surfaces.
    • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Level C lift lobby.
  • Comments View
    • Access to the hospital is via the main hospital lifts.
    • There are 21 Parent and Child Bays available on this level.

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