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Chapel - Multi Faith Spiritual Care

Derriford Hospital , Derriford Road, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8DH

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Getting To (Chapel - Multi Faith Spiritual Care)

  • The Chapel - Multi Faith Spiritual Care is located on Level 7 of the main hospital building, in Zone E.
  • The Chapel - Multi Faith Spiritual Care is approximately 25m from the Zone E - Lifts 14 and 15.
  • From the Blue Badge Parking Only car park, the route to the Level 6 Zone A - Main Entrance includes a slight downwards slope and a bollard.
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  • Access to the Chapel - Multi Faith Spiritual Care is via the Level 6 Zone A - Main Entrance.
  • From the Level 6 Zone A - Main Entrance, proceed ahead and then right towards Zone E.
    Turn left to Zone E - Lifts 14 and 15.
    Take a lift to Level 7.
    Exit the lift, continue ahead through the double doors and turn right.
    Turn immediately right again and the Chapel - Multi Faith Spiritual Care is on the left.
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  • There is step free access, via lift, to the Chapel - Multi Faith Spiritual Care.
  • The most accessible route includes manual doors which are held open.
  • Some flooring is shiny .
  • There are not resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a changing places facility, accessible toilet (with right hand transfer), toilets for ambulant disabled users and standard toilets.
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Hospital Parking (Blue Badge Parking Only)

  • 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 right of the main hospital building.
    • 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 and signposted.
    • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 251cm x 490cm (8ft 2in x 16ft 0in).
    • There is 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 at the end of car park F that is closest to the hospital main 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 not clearly visible from the car park.
    • The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is clearly signposted.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 73m (239ft) from the Level 6 Zone A - Main Entrance.
    • There are 2 dementia friendly spaces within the car park.
    • The drop-off waiting time is limited to 30 minutes.
    • There are weather-protection shelters by the drop-off points.
    • This car park is the taxi drop off point for the main entrance.
    • Please note, due to ongoing building works at the hospital, this may affect parking and drop-off points.

Outside Access (Level 6 Zone A - Main Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the main hospital building.
    • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
    • 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 not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 103cm (3ft 4in).
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 86cm (2ft 9in) .
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 147cm.
    • 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 157cm.
  • Ramp/Slope Details View
    • The ramp/slope is located leading up to the entrance, as well as in between the first and second set of doors.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
  • Lift Details View
    • There is a taxi pick up point at this entrance.
    • This entrance is open between the hours of 06:00 and 21:00.
    • After these hours, a security guard lets people in and out.
    • This entrance gives access to Level 6 Zone A of the main hospital building.
    • Please note, due to ongoing building works at the hospital, this may affect parking and drop-off points near this entrance.

Lift (Zone E - Lifts 14 and 15)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located on Level 6 of the main hospital building in Zone E, to the right of the main concourse, behind PALS.
  • Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 34m (37yd 7in) from the Level 6 Zone A - 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 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on all floors.
  • 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 visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
  • The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
  • The clear door width is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 147cm x 256cm (4ft 10in x 8ft 5in).
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
  • The lift does not 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 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.
  • Comments View
    • There is no access to Level 3 or wards on Levels 4 and 5 from these lifts.
    • There is no access to Erme, Fal, Moorgate, Pencarrow, Penrose, Postbridge, Lyd, Lynher, Meavy or Maternity.
    • Please use Zone A - Main Lift Bank for access to these wards.

Place of Worship / Prayer Room (Chapel - Multi Faith Spiritual Care)

  • The place of worship/room is located on Level 7 of the main hospital building, in Zone E.
  • 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) for the room is/are not push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult for some to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 128cm.
  • 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.