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Medical Centre

University of Bath, University Medical Centre, Quarry House, North Road, Bath, BA2 6HE

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Summary

  • Service View
    • NHS General Practice, serving the university and local communities.
  • Building View
    • Services / Facilities within the building include; GP consulting rooms and treatment rooms.
  • Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
    • Gender neutral toilet facilities are located in the waiting room, and in the main corridor.
    • Baby changing facilities are located within the toilet on the main corridor.

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • The medical centre is on the edge of the main campus, which is to the southeast of Bath on Claverton Down.
      From the M4 Junction 18, take the A46 towards Bath for 10km. < br> At the junction with the A4 turn right onto London Road West (A4) and follow the road for 2km to the junction with Cleveland Place.
      Take the left hand lane (signed for through traffic) across the bridge and straight ahead onto Bathwick Street (A36), after 750m bear right at the junction with the Warminster road and continue up the hill to the roundabout.
      Take the first turning up Bathwick Hill which is signposted University of Bath and American Museum.
      Bathwick Hill becomes Woodland Place At the top of the hill, North Road is a left turn, the entrance and drive to the Medical Centre is ahead.
    • There is parking available for permit holders to the side of the building.
      On Campus, there is permit parking available in East and West Car Parks, as well as various other car parks around the campus.
      Pay and Display parking is available in the East car park extension, South car park PA and car park PG to the side of the Sports Training Village.
    • For more information on campus car parks please click here (opens new tab).
  • By Bus View
    • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
    • Bath Unibus Service U1 runs between the University of Bath, the City Centre and Oldfield Park, and runs 24/7.
      There are stops at the junction of Woodland Place and North Road.
      A reduced frequency U1 service runs during the university holidays.
      Bath Unibus Service U2 runs between the University and Oldfield Park during the university term time.
    • For more information on the Bath Unibus services to the University please click here (opens new tab).
  • By Train View

Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does have its own dedicated parking.
  • Building Car Park View
    • The car park can be used by staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • The car park is located at the end of the approach drive, in front of the building.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • There is/are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted and have markings which are faded.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 250cm x 435cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
    • The marked zone is 125cm wide.
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
    • The nearest designated bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the entrance.
    • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • This entrance gives access to the waiting room.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'University Medical Centre Entrance and Reception'.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 74cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not 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 the left going up the ramp.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 75cm (2ft 6in).

Reception

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located directly in front from the entrance.
    • The reception area/desk is clearly 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 windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/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 100cm.
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
    • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
    • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
    • The counter is staffed.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
    • There is wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
    • The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet and vinyl.
  • Reception Waiting Area View
    • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
    • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
    • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
    • Access to the Reception counter, from the waiting area is via an open doorway, its width is 78 cm.

Inside Access

  • Access and Circulation View
    • There is step-free access throughout the building.
    • The type of flooring is vinyl.
    • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Safe Place(s) View
    • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • Audio View
    • This venue does play background music/sound.
    • Music/sound is played in the waiting area.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in 10 West building.

Standard Toilet(s) (Waiting Room)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The all gender toilet is located in the waiting room, left from the entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the entrance.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 76cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
    • Lighting levels are good.

Standard Toilet(s) (Main Corridor)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The all gender toilet is located at the far end of the main corridor.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m from the entrance.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 87cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
    • Lighting levels are good.
  • Baby Changing Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are available in the toilet that was surveyed.
    • There is a flip down baby change table available .
    • The height of the baby change table is 81cm.