Access Guide
Getting To (Neuropsychology)
- The most accessible route from the Blue Car Park Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope and uneven surfaces.
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- Access to Neuropsychology is via the Victoria House Entrance A.
- There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- Neuropsychology is located in Victoria House.
- Neuropsychology is approximately 5m from the Victoria House Entrance A.
- Enter via Victoria House Entrance A.
- The entrance to Neuropsychology is ahead on the left.
- Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are not resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
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Parking (Blue Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the rear of the main hospital building, off Tremona Road.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 15+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 295cm (width) x 482cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
- The nearest designated bay is 115m from the level A - South Academic Block entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope, uneven surfaces and bollards.
- There is additional overflow parking located outside Compton House along the hospital perimeter road.
Patients parking at this car park can enter the main hospital building via the Wessex Neurological Centre entrance or the South Academic Block entrance.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
- Payment machines are located at the front of the car park.
- There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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- The payment machine is located on a steep slope from the car park.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Entrance (Victoria House Entrance A)
- This entrance is located on the left side of Victoria House, towards the front of the 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 level access at the entrance.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
- The doors open towards you.
- There is a push pad at a height of 99cm.
- The width of the opening is 74cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 96cm.
Department / Service (Neuropsychology)
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Location and Access
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- Neuropsychology is located in Victoria House.
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- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
- The doors open towards you.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 174cm.
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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.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
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Facilities and Services
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- There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations and a standard toilet.
Toilet and Changing Facilities (Neuropsychology)
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located immediately to the left from the Neuropsychology department entrance.
- The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
- The female step-free standard toilet facilities are located immediately to the right from the Neuropsychology department entrance.
Seating Area (Neuropsychology Waiting Area)
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Location and Access
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- The Neuropsychology waiting area is ahead from the Neuropsychology department entrance.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
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Seating Area
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- There is some 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 this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Consultation / Medical Room (Clinic Room)
- There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
- The room surveyed was; Clinic Room 2.
- The room is located along the corridor to the right from the Neuropsychology department entrance.
- 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 low visual contrast.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (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 height adjustable chairs.
- Furniture available in the room includes: height adjustable tables and desks.
- Some furniture is fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located immediately to the left from the Neuropsychology department entrance.
- The distance from the Neuropsychology department entrance is 1m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 77cm.
- The door has a sliding bolt lock.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 155cm (width) x 188cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 87cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 43cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 104cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a twist turn mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 138cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
