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Liaise Family Information Room

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Paul O'Gorman Building, Upper Maudlin Street, Bristol, BS2 8BJ

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Getting To The Hospital (Bristol Royal Hospital for Children - Zone E)

  • By Road View
    • Bristol Royal Hospital for Children is located on Upper Maudlin Street in the centre of Bristol. The postcode to use for the Sat-Nav is BS2 8BJ. From the west of the city, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children 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.
    • On-site parking is very limited and all patients and visitors are encouraged to use public transport or nearby public car parks whenever possible. There are various pay & display car parks around the hospital and parking for Blue Badge holders is free of charge in any of the parking spaces (apart from the 15 minute drop-off spaces) as long as the Blue Badge is correctly displayed. There are drop-off spaces located outside the hospital main entrance. The Bristol Haematology & Oncology Centre offer concessionary parking for some patients.
  • By Bus View
    • Several local bus routes serve the hospital site. They are the 3X, 13, 72a, U1, U1e and the X7. The bus stop is located on Upper Maudlin Street, to the right of the main hospital entrance. There is a free shuttle bus service is provided for patients, staff and visitors which stops outside the Bristol Royal Infirmary building. The circular route includes Bristol Temple Meads train station and around the various hospital sites.
    • There is not an onsite bus stop.
  • By Train View
    • Bristol Temple Meads station is approximately 1 mile (25 minute walk) from the hospital. The HUBS free hospital shuttle bus runs frequently from Bristol Temple Meads station to all hospital sites. There are also several taxi services which run from the station.
  • Useful Links View

Hospital Parking (Hospital Main Entrance - Blue Badge Only & Drop-Off)

  • 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 to the left of the hospital main entrance.
    • 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 block paving.
    • 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 340cm x 480cm.
    • There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
    • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point.
    • The drop-off point is located to the right of the hospital main entrance.
    • There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
    • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • Paying View
    • There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • 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 12m (13yd 4in) from the hospital main entrance.
  • Comments View
    • There is a height restriction barrier for access to the drop off point as shown in photograph 5.
    • The height restriction barrier is 320cm.
    • Access from the Blue Badge bays to the main entrance is via a speed hump and dropped kerb with bollards and tactile paving, as shown in photographs 6 and 7.
    • The width of the bollards are 145cm.
    • There is a 15 minute waiting time only, Dialysis patient drop off bay next to the Blue Badge bays as shown in photograph 8.
    • There is also a 15 minute collection/drop off bay opposite the Blue Badge bays as shown in photograph 9.

Getting To (Liaise Family Information Room)

  • The Liaise Family Information Room is/are located on level 2.
  • Access to the Liaise Family Information Room is via the main hospital entrance.
  • Enter via the main hospital entrance and turn right. Proceed ahead past the cafĂ© on your left hand side and then take the steep ramp with handrails on both sides down to the entrance of the Liaise Family Information Room.
  • There is ramped/sloped access to the Liaise Family Information Room.
  • The Liaise Family Information Room is approximately 16m from the main hospital entrance.
  • 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.

Outside Access (Hospital Main Entrance)

  • 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 step free 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 not a door release button when exiting.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 150cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 150cm.
  • Comments View
    • These doors are closed between the hours of 10pm and 6am.
    • Exit is via the Emergency Department on level 3.

Opening Times (Liaise Family Information Room)

  • Monday 10:00 - 16:00.
  • Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00.
  • Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00.
  • Thursday 10:00 - 16:00.
  • Friday 10:00 - 16:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Level Change (Liaise Family Information Room)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right of the Liaise Family Information Room entrance.
  • The ramp/slope 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 both sides.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the Liaise Family Information Room entrance.
  • There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are 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 both sides.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

Room / Area (Liaise Family Information Room)

  • There is / are 1 room(s) / area(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Liaise Family Information Room.
  • The room / area is approximately 16m from the main hospital entrance.
  • 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.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a chair.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
  • There are no chairs with armrests available.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
  • Lighting levels are good.

Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities (Bristol Royal Hospital for Children - Zone E)

  • Changing Places facilities are located on level 5.
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on levels 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
  • Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on levels 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on level 6 in the accessible toilet, and on level 2 in the parent & baby room.

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