Access Guide
Getting To (Children's and Young People's Outpatients)
- Children's and Young People's Outpatients is located on Level 12 of the main hospital building, in Zone A.
- Children's and Young People's Outpatients is approximately 35m from the Zone A Main Lift Bank.
- 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 Children's and Young People's Outpatients is via the Level 6 Zone A Main Entrance.
- From the Level 6 Zone A Main Entrance, proceed ahead to the Zone A Main Lift Bank on the right.
Take the lift to Level 12.
Exit left from the Zone A Main Lift Bank and continue through the double doors.
Childrens and Young Peoples Outpatients is on the right. - View further information about entrances (opens new tab)
- There is step free access, via lift, to Childrens and Young Peoples Outpatients.
- The most accessible route includes manual doors which are held open.
- Some flooring is shiny .
- There are 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)
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Parking
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- 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- 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.
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Paying
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- There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
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Access to the Hospital
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- 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)
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Entrance Details
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- 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.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- 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.
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Lift Details
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- 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 A - Main Lift Bank)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on Level 6 of the main hospital building in Zone A, to the right of the main concourse.
- Signs indicating the location of this lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 53m (57yd 2ft) 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 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12.
- 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 not within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The external controls are 126cm high.
- 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 medium.
- The clear door width is 128cm (4ft 2in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 155cm x 282cm (5ft 1in x 9ft 3in).
- 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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Comments
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- These lifts also provide access to Zones B, C and D.
- There is no access to Oncology and Radiotherapy from Level 2.
- There is no access to Levels 8 and 9 of the Zone C - Terence Lewis Building from these lifts.
Entrance (Children's and Young People's Outpatients)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located n Level 12 of the main hospital building, in Zone A.
- 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 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) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 170cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm.
Department / Service (Children's and Young People's Outpatients)
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Department / Service Access
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- Children's and Young People's Outpatients is located on Level 12 of the main hospital building, in Zone A.
- 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.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 166cm.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 150cm (4ft 11in).
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 116cm (3ft 10in).
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The height of the door release button is 183cm (6ft).
- There is level access throughout the department/service.
- Staff can provide assistance with using any manual doors within the department/service.
- There is clear signage on the department/service.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is 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 moderate to good.
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Department / Service Facilities
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- This department/service has; a main reception, a waiting room/area, treatment rooms, accessible toilet facilities for everyone and standard toilet facilities.
- There are 13 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 accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
- There are standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
Opening Times (Children's and Young People's Outpatients)
- Monday 08:30 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00.
- Thursday 08:30 - 17:00.
- Friday 08:30 - 17:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Reception (Children's and Young People's Outpatients)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located ahead and left from the Children's and Young People's Outpatients entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Children's and Young People's Outpatients entrance.
- Clear signage for the reception area/desk is 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 no 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 moderate to good.
- The height of the reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is obstructed.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
- The seats do not have armrests.
- The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not 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 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 moderate to good.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Room 2)
- There is / are 10 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- 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.
- All tables are permanently fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Room 3)
- There is / are 10 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Room 3.
- 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- 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.
- 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 moderate to good.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Treatment Room 2)
- There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Treatment 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 with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- 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.
- 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 moderate to good.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Weighing Room)
- There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Weighing Room.
- 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) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- 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 not a chair.
- 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 moderate to good.
Parent and Baby Room (Waiting Area)
- There is a parent and baby room for public use.
- The parent and baby room is located within the waiting area.
- The parent and baby room is approximately 20m from the Children's and Young People's Outpatients entrance.
- There is step-free access into the parent and baby room.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
- There is written text signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
- The baby change table is set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
- The baby change table is not height adjustable.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
- There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
- The height of the wash basin is 85cm.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a chair with armrests on both sides.
- There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Waiting Area - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located off the Waiting Area.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 28m from the Children's and Young People's Outpatients entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 143cm x 163cm (4ft 8in x 5ft 4in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 87cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are pedal bin and clinical waste disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 160cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 94cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 106cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 133cm (4ft 4in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Standard Toilet(s) (Waiting Area)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located off the waiting area.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m from the Children's and Young People's Outpatients entrance.
- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
- The visual contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The toilet seats have a high visual contrast.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
- The visual contrast of the horizontal wall mounted grab rail(s) in the ambulant cubicle(s) is medium.
- The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above and to the right of the wash basin.
- Lighting levels are good.
