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Getting To The Hospital (Bristol Dental Hospital)

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• By Road View
  • Bristol Dental Hospital is located on Lower Maudlin Street in the centre of the city.
    The postcode to use for the Sat-Nav is BS1 2LX.
    From the west of the city, Bristol Dental Hospital can be accessed via several routes from the A370, A369 and the A4.
    From the east of the city, the main route to the hospital is from the M32, A4032 and the A4044.
  • There are 2 Blue Badge bays, located at the rear of the hospital, with no maximum stay.
    There is also Blue Badge parking in front of the hospital along Lower Maudlin Street with a maximum stay of 3 hours.
    There is also pay & display standard parking along Lower Maudlin Street.
• By Bus View
  • Several local bus routes serve the hospital site. They are the 3X, 13, 72a, 626 and the T7.
    The bus stop is located on Upper Maudlin Street outside the Bristol Dental Hospital and University Dental School.
    There is a free shuttle bus service is provided for patients, staff and visitors which stops outside the Bristol Eye Hospital.
    The circular route includes Bristol Temple Meads Station and around the various hospital sites.
  • There is not an onsite bus stop.
• By Train View
  • Bristol Temple Meads is 1 mile (approximately a 25 minute walk) from the hospital.
    The HUBS free hospital shuttle bus runs frequently from Bristol Temple Meads to all hospital sites.
    There are also several taxi services which run from the station.
• Useful Links View
  • Please click on the link below for a map showing parking areas.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please click on the link below to see the route from Bristol Temple Meads train station to the hospital.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please click on the link below for information on First Group Buses.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please click on the link below for the timetable for the free shuttle bus service.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance (Bristol Dental Hospital)

• To see the hospital map please click here (opens new tab).
• There is not a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
• There are not volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
• There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
• 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 a member of staff.

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Hospital Parking (Blue Badge Bays)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
  • The car park is located at the rear of the hospital.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • 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 220cm x 473cm (7ft 3in x 15ft 6in).
  • 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 not parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• 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 clearly visible from the car park.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the rear entrance.
• Comments View
  • There are also on street Blue Badge parking bays, as well as pay & display standard parking located on Lower Maudlin Street (as shown in photographs 4, 5, 6 and 7).
    
  • Free parking for the on street Blue Badge parking bays is for 3 hours only.

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Getting To (Children's Dental Health)

• Children's Dental Health is/are located on level 1 of the hospital.
• Access to Children's Dental Health is via the main entrance.
• Enter the hospital via the main entrance and follow the corridor ahead until you reach the lift on the left hand side.
  Take the lift up to level 1.
  As you exit the lift, turn left and the entrance to Children's Dental Health is located at the end of the corridor.
• There is step free access, via lift, to Children's Dental Health.
• Children's Dental Health is approximately 5m from the lift.
• There are not resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 136cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right of the main entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • 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 ramp.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step Details View
  • The step(s) is/are located to the left of the main entrance.
  • There is/are 7 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the step(s).
• Comments View
  • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the hospital.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 110cm .
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 126cm (4ft 2in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left of the rear 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 the right going up the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp is 105cm.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step Details View
  • The step(s) is/are located to the right of the rear entrance.
  • There is/are 8 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).

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Other Floors (G, 1 and 2)

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located ahead from the main entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 and 2.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is poor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
• The clear door width is 100cm.
• The dimensions of the lift are 123cm x 197cm.
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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Opening Times (Children's Dental Health)

• Access is by appointment only.

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Department / Service (Children's Dental Health)

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• Department / Service Access View
  • Children's Dental Health is located on level 1 of the hospital.
  • There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 71cm.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 112cm (3ft 8in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • There is level access along the main corridor.
  • There is clear signage on the department/service.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is some flooring in the department/service which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The department/service does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Department / Service Facilities View
  • This department/service has; a main reception, a waiting room/area and treatment rooms.
  • There are 3 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
  • A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
  • A mobile hoist is available from another department/service.
  • There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on level 1 of the hospital in the lift lobby.
  • There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
  • Standard toilet facilities are located on level 1 of the hospital in the lift lobby.

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Reception (Children's Dental Health Reception)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the right from the Children's Dental Health entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Children's Dental Health entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+).
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a portable loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is not signed.
  • Staff are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 25/08/2021.
  • The hearing assistance system was not working at the time of testing.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • There is bench seating and single seats with armrests.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
  • There is a television.
  • Subtitles are available.
  • Vending machines are not available.
  • A water dispenser is not available.
  • There is 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 good.

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Room / Area (Treatment Area)

• There is / are 32 room(s) / area(s) available.
• The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Treatment Area.
• There is not level access to the room / area.
• There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• A hoist can be brought in from another department.
• There is not sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
• There is a chair.
• All chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is/are height adjustable.
• All chairs have armrests available.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Level Change (Treatment Area)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located beyond the Treatment Area entrance.
• The ramp/slope is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
• The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Treatment Rooms)

• There is / are 3 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Room 2.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are height adjustable.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities (Bristol Dental Hospital)

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, level 1 and level 2.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, level 1 and level 2.
• Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on the ground floor.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Bristol Dental Hospital link (new tab) - click here.