Skip to main content
The new name for DisabledGo

Search for accessible places to go

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Chapel and Prayer Rooms

Leicester Royal Infirmary, Infirmary Square, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5WW

View Accessibility Symbols

Accessibility Symbols

For more information about what these symbols mean, view our Accessibility Symbols Guide.

Close this popup window.

Access Guide

Show Easy Read

Getting To (Chapel and Prayer Rooms)

Hospital Parking (Accessible Parking - Havelock Street)

  • 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 near the west Havelock Street entrance.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park does 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) markings are faded.
    • 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 214cm x 460cm (7ft x 15ft 1in).
    • There is 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
  • 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 level changes with no dropped kerbs.
    • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 29m (31yd 2ft) from the Havelock Street West entrance.
  • Comments View
    • In order to qualify for free parking, Blue Badge holders must register their badge with the car park office in the Windsor building, just before they leave.

Outside Access (Balmoral Building - Havelock Street Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the west side of the site, opposite the Estates Department.
    • 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.
    • There are bollards outside this entrance.
    • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 163cm.
    • The bollard(s) does/do not have a high visual contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 116cm (3ft 10in).
    • 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 159cm.
    • 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 immediately in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

Opening Times (Chapel and Prayer Rooms)

  • The venue is open 24hrs.

Entrance (Chapel, Prayer Rooms and Ablutions)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located on level 0 of the Balmoral Building.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • The main 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.

Place of Worship / Prayer Room (Hindu and Sikh Prayer Room 3)

  • The place of worship/room is located on the Chapel and Prayer Rooms corridor.
  • There is step-free access to the place of worship/room.
  • The place of worship/room is clearly signed.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The type of flooring in the place of worship/room is carpet.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the place of worship/room.
  • There are chairs with armrests on both sides.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
  • Background music is not played in the room.
  • There is not a speaker system in the room.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The lighting levels in the room are moderate to good.

Place of Worship / Prayer Room (Chapel)

  • The place of worship/room is located on the Chapel and Prayer Rooms Corridor.
  • There is step-free access to the place of worship/room.
  • The place of worship/room is clearly signed.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 133cm.
  • The type of flooring in the place of worship/room is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the place of worship/room.
  • There is a mixture of chairs with and without armrests.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • There is a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • Staff are trained to use the system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 04/07/2023.
  • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
  • Background music is not played in the room.
  • There is a speaker system in the room.
  • The speaker system is used during services.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The lighting levels in the room are moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • There is a hand sanitiser at a height of 124cm, just beyond the Chapel entrance doors and to the left.

Place of Worship / Prayer Room (Male Muslim Prayer Room 1)

  • The place of worship/room is located on the Chapel and Prayer Room Corridor.
  • There is step-free access to the place of worship/room.
  • The place of worship/room is clearly signed.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The type of flooring in the place of worship/room is carpet.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the place of worship/room.
  • There are chairs with armrests on both sides.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
  • Background music is not played in the room.
  • There is a speaker system in the room.
  • The speaker system is used during services.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The lighting levels in the room are moderate to good.

Place of Worship / Prayer Room (Female Muslim Prayer Room 2)

  • The place of worship/room is located on the Chapel and Prayer Rooms corridor.
  • There is step-free access to the place of worship/room.
  • The place of worship/room is clearly signed.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The type of flooring in the place of worship/room is carpet.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the place of worship/room.
  • There is a mixture of chairs with and without armrests.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
  • Background music is not played in the room.
  • There is a speaker system in the room.
  • The speaker system is used during services.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The lighting levels in the room are moderate to good.

Washroom (Wudu Female)

  • Washroom Details View
    • There is/are 2 washroom(s) of this type in the area.
    • The washroom surveyed is located to the rear of the Chapel and Prayer Rooms corridor.
    • The washroom surveyed is approximately 15m from the Chapel and Prayer Rooms entrance.
    • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the area.
    • This washroom is female.
    • There is written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
    • The washroom door(s) open(s) outwards.
    • The door(s) does not/do not have a lock.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
    • The dimensions of the washroom are 157cm x 240cm (5ft 2in x 7ft 10in).
    • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s) 160cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
    • There is not a wash basin.
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 133cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 142cm.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • Disposal facilities are available.
    • There is a/are general waste (with lid) disposal units.
    • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is high.
    • The visual contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is high.
    • The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is medium.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • There is a wudu footbath at a height of 30cm.
    • The taps are push activated at a height of 88cm.
    • There is fixed stool at a height of 52cm.

Washroom (Wudu Male)

  • Washroom Details View
    • There is/are 2 washroom(s) of this type in the area.
    • The washroom surveyed is located on the Chapel and Prayer Rooms corridor.
    • The washroom surveyed is approximately 12m from the Chapel and Prayer Rooms entrance.
    • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the area.
    • This washroom is male.
    • There is written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
    • The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards.
    • The door(s) does not/do not have a lock.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
    • The dimensions of the washroom are 155cm x 255cm (5ft 1in x 8ft 4in).
    • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
    • There is not a coat hook in the washroom.
    • There is not a mirror.
    • There is not a wash basin.
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 133cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 133cm.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • Disposal facilities are available.
    • There is a/are general waste (with lid) disposal units.
    • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is high.
    • The visual contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is high.
    • The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is medium.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • There is a wudu foot bath at a height of 30cm.
    • The taps are push activated at a height of 135cm.
    • There are 2 fixed stools at a height 52cm.