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Princess of Wales Hospital Children's & Young Peoples Health Services - Speech Therapy

Lynn Road, Littleport, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1DN

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Getting Here (Princess of Wales Hospital)

Getting Help and Assistance

  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
  • Language interpreters can be provided on request.
  • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request, large print on request, Makaton on request and different languages on request.
  • An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
  • There is a wheelchair to borrow to use around the building.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
  • Home visits services are not available.
  • The development of Princess of Wales Hospital continues, so you will notice changes on site.
    During this time, you may find your usual entrance door closed, some uneven surfaces and parking maybe some distance from your appointment destination.
    The Trust are doing as much as they can to highlight change sand mark relevant areas but please take care when moving around outside the hospital. The Trust also suggest that you leave extra time to get to appointments if possible.
    On arrival, if you need wheelchair assistance please call our porters on 07458 054205 who will be able to assist you. The Trust would like to thank you for your continued patience and support and apologise for any inconvenience the ongoing works may cause.

Bus Stop(s) and Drop-off Point(s)

  • Bus Stop(s) View
    • There is an onsite bus stop.
    • The bus stop is located at the front of the hospital next to the Front Car Park.
    • The bus stop is sheltered with fixed seating. There is no space for wheelchairs users under the shelter.
    • The route from the bus stop to the rear entrance is 100m. To access the rear entrance you will need to cross two roads that both have tactile paving. Once past these crossings, continue to the left side of the building, going past the Blue Badge bay. Then follow the outside of the hospital around to the right and then the rear entrance will be on the right side.
  • Drop-off Point(s) View
    • There is a/are clearly marked onsite drop-off point(s).
    • The drop-off point is located directly outside the main entrance.

Getting To (Princess of Wales Hospital Children's & Young Peoples Health Services - Speech Therapy)

  • Princess of Wales Hospital Children's & Young Peoples Health Services - Speech Therapy is/are located on the ground floor of the hospital.
  • Access to Princess of Wales Hospital Children's & Young Peoples Health Services - Speech Therapy is via the Rehabilitation Entrance.
  • Enter via the Rehabilitation Entrance and continue down the corridor. The Princess of Wales Hospital Children's & Young Peoples Health Services - Speech Therapy is located on the right.
  • There is step free access to Princess of Wales Hospital Children's & Young Peoples Health Services - Speech Therapy.
  • Princess of Wales Hospital Children's & Young Peoples Health Services - Speech Therapy is approximately 15m from the Rehabilitation Entrance.
  • There is a/are manual, heavy, double door(s) between the Rehabilitation Entrance and the department/service.
  • Wayfinding 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.
  • There is flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.

Inside Access

  • There is level access once inside.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • Wayfinding signage is available.
  • The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

Waiting Room / Area

  • There is a waiting room / area.
  • The waiting room / area is approximately 16m from the Rehabilitation Entrance.
  • There is level access into the waiting room / area.
  • There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is not a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs with armrests are available.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • Announcements are in person.
  • The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
  • There is not a television.
  • Vending machines are not available.
  • A water dispenser is not 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 medium.

Opening Times

  • Access is by appointment only.

Consultation / Treatment Room (Speech Therapy Room)

  • There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room surveyed was; Speech Therapy 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 heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The type of flooring is carpet.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is not a bed / couch.
  • A hoist is not available.
  • There is a chair.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
  • There are some chairs with armrests available.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • The room does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.
  • Comments View
    • The nearest accessible toilet is located on the rehabilitation corridor.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
  • Comments View
    • The nearest standard toilets are located on the main hospital corridor.

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