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Entrance (Level C - Centre Block - Main Hospital Entrance)

The reception is located on level C of the Centre Block, immediately ahead as you enter via the level C - Centre Block - main hospital entrance.
The distance from the level C - Centre Block - main hospital entrance is 5m.
There is step-free level access to reception.
The height of the reception desk is 121cm.
There is a lowered section at the desk.
The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
There is background noise in this area.
The flooring is shiny.
Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
Some seating is fixed.

This entrance is located on the left hand side as you face the main hospital building.
The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
The entrance area is clearly signed.
There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
The slope has a slight gradient.
There is an intercom at a height of 103cm.
The height of the hand sanitiser is 98cm.
There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
The doors open towards you.
The width of the opening is 148cm.
There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
The doors have a medium visual contrast.
There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 118cm.
There is step-free level access as you enter.
This entrance gives access to level C of the North Wing.

This entrance is located on the right hand side as you face the main hospital building.
The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
The entrance area is clearly signed.
There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
The ramp has a slight gradient.
The ramp is over 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going up.
There is also a steep ramp to the left of the entrance with a handrail on the right going up.
There is an intercom at a height of 131cm.
There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
The doors are permanently held open.
The width of the opening is 141cm.
There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
The doors have a high visual contrast.
There is a second set of double automatic doors .
The second set of doors open by sliding.
The width of the opening is 217cm.
There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
There is step-free level access as you enter.
This entrance gives access to level B of the West Wing.

This entrance is located to the rear left hand side of the main hospital building.
The entrance area is clearly signed.
There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
The slope has a slight gradient.
There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
The doors open towards you.
The width of the opening is 156cm.
There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
The doors have a high visual contrast.
There is a second set of double automatic doors .
The second set of doors open towards you.
The width of the opening is 156cm.
There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
There is step-free level access as you enter.
This entrance gives access to level A of the South Academic Block.