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Ward A700

Bristol Royal Infirmary, Upper Maudlin Street, Bristol, BS2 8HW

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Getting To The Hospital (Bristol Royal Infirmary - Zone A & Zone B)

  • By Road View
    • Bristol Royal Infirmary is located on Upper Maudlin Street in the centre of the city. The postcode to use for the Sat-Nav is BS2 8HW. From the west of the city, Bristol Royal Infirmary 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 main entrance of the Bristol Royal Infirmary, Emergency Department, Royal Hospital for Children, Haematology & Oncology Centre, Bristol Heart Centre and St Michael's Hospital. 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 provided for patients, staff and visitors which stops outside the Bristol Royal Infirmary Building. 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 approximately 1 mile (25 minutes walk) from the hospital. The HUBS free hospital shuttle bus runs frequently from the Temple Meads station to all hospital sites. There are also several taxi services which run from the station.
  • Useful Links View

Getting Help and Assistance (Bristol Royal Infirmary - Zone A & Zone B)

  • 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.

Hospital Parking (Blue Badge Bays and Collection/Drop Off Bays)

  • Parking View
    • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
    • The car park is located outside the Emergency Department entrance.
    • The car park type is sheltered.
    • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
    • The maximum height is 370cm (12ft 2in).
    • 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 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 350cm x 580cm.
    • 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 outside the Emergency Department entrance.
    • There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
    • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • Paying View
  • 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 12m (13yd 4in) from the Main Entrance.
  • Comments View
    • Please note this parking area is for collection/drop-off and Blue Badge parking only.
    • There are 7 collection/drop-off bays.
    • You are allowed to use the bays for 15 minutes only.
    • There are pay & display car parks located around the site outside various buildings.
    • Blue Badge holders can park in any of the hospital parking spaces as long as a badge is correctly displayed.
    • For those unable to park onsite, the hospital advise the use of local NCP and council public car parks as on street parking is very limited in the city centre.
    • Local public car parks that are open 24 hours include; Rupert Street NCP (BS1 2SY), Prince Street NCP (BS1 4PH), Lower Castle Street NCP (BS1 3AF), Queen Charlotte Street NCP (BS1 4ES) and Trenchard Street BCC (BS1 5AN).

Getting To (Ward A700)

  • Ward A700 is/are located on level 7 of Zone A.
  • Access to Ward A700 is via the Main Entrance.
  • Enter the hospital via the Main Entrance and turn right. Go past reception and follow the corridor around to the left through two sets of open double doors. Go straight ahead until you enter Zone A. Turn left and enter the lift lobby. Take a lift up to level6. Exit the lift and turn right through the double doors following signs to A600 & A601. Bear diagonally left past the A601 staff entrance and follow the corridor through 2 more open doorways. Intensive Care (ICU) Ward A600 is located on the right hand side. Turn right through the double doors. Bear diagonally left past Location A701. Follow the corridor straight ahead through 2 sets of open double doors until you reach Ward A700 on the right hand side.
  • There is step free access, via lift, to Ward A700.
  • Ward A700 is approximately 45m from the Lifts 1, 2 and 3.
  • There is a/are manual, single door(s) which may be difficult to open between the lifts and the ward and the department/service.
  • 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 (Zone A - 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 ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not 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 a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 126cm (4ft 2in).
    • There is a door release button when exiting.
    • The height of the door release button is 87cm (2ft 10in).
    • The main 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 100cm.
  • Ramp/Slope Details View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • Comments View
    • There is a revolving door to the right of the accessible entrance.
    • There is a button to slow down the revolving door as shown in photograph 6.
    • The height of the button is 100cm.

Other Floors (Zone A - Set 1)

  • Stairs View
    • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9.
    • 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 at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a landing.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels are good.

Lift (Zone A - Lifts 1, 2 & 3)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located ahead from the Main Entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) 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 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on the second floor.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are 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 110cm.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 195cm x 135cm.
  • 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 have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting level in the lift is good.

Ward

  • Ward Information View
    • This is a/an surgical and trauma assessment unit - orthopaedics, ENT, maxillofacial, general surgery ward.
    • This is a shared ward.
    • There is/are 0 bay(s) available.
    • There is/are 32 side room(s) available.
    • There is/are 32 bed(s) on this ward in total.
  • Ward Access View
    • There is a/are door(s) leading into the ward.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 140cm (4ft 7in).
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
    • There is a door release button when exiting.
    • The height of the door release button is 116cm (3ft 10in).
    • There is level access throughout the ward.
    • There is clear signage on the ward.
    • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
    • There is some flooring on the ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Reception/Nurses' Station View
    • The height of the ward reception desk is 110cm.
    • There is a lowered section.
    • The height of the lowered section of the desk is 76cm.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system available at the desk.
  • Relatives' Room View
    • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
  • Ward Features and Patient Facilities View
    • A hearing assistance system is not available on the ward.
    • The ward does not play background music.
    • There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
    • A mobile hoist is available on the ward.
    • There are washroom facilities for patients on the ward.
    • There are toilet facilities for patients on the ward.
  • Visitor Facilities View
    • There are no accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
    • Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located on level 9 of Zone A.
    • There are no standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
    • Standard toilet facilities for visitors are located on level 9 of Zone A.

Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

  • Changing Places facilities are located in Zone A on level 2, to the left from the Main Entrance.
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located in Zone A on level 2 to the left from the Main Entrance, on level 4 ahead from the lifts 4, 5 & 6, on level 5 next to location A519 and on level 9 to the right from the lifts 4, 5 & 6. In Zone B on level 2 along the balloon corridor.
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located on levels 2 and 3 of Zone A.
  • Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on level 9 of Zone A.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in Zone A on level 2, to the left from the Main Entrance.

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