Access Guide
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Getting Here (St Bernard's Hospital)
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By Road
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- St Bernard's Hospital is located at the rear of the Ealing Hospital site.
St Bernard's Hospital can be accessed via the A4020 (Uxbridge Road) and Hilda Road.
The post code for the sat nav is UB1 3EU. . - There are various pay and display parking spaces across the St Bernard’s site.
Parking costs £3 for up to four hours.
You can pay using the JustPark app. The location number is: 183456.
There are accessible spaces free for Blue Badge holders around the site, including outside The Orchard and Three Bridges Medium Secure Unit.
- St Bernard's Hospital is located at the rear of the Ealing Hospital site.
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By Bus
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- There are 4 bus stops outside Ealing Hospital main entrance.
The service routes are the 483, N83, 92 and the 282. They are serviced by Transport for London.
In addition, there are bus stops a short walk away on Uxbridge Road.
The hospital can be easily accessed via bus routes 83, 92, 195, 282, 207, N207 and the 427.
- There are 4 bus stops outside Ealing Hospital main entrance.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Southall Station (an Elizabeth Line and National Rail Station) which is approximately 1.8 miles (40 minute walk) away.
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By Underground
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- The nearest underground station is Hanwell (Elizabeth line) which is approximately 0.8 miles (16 minute walk) away.
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Useful Links
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- For bus service information please click on the link below.
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Getting Help and Assistance
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- British Sign Language interpreters cannot 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, different languages on request, voice recognition CD on request and audio 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 available.
- There is not a/are not hearing assistance system(s) available.
Parking (Tony Hillis Wing Blue Badge Bays)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located to the right of the Tony Hillis Wing.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 246cm x 460cm (8ft 1in x 15ft 1in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Tony Hillis Wing main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 75m (82yd 1in) from the Tony Hillis Wing main entrance.
- 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 uneven surfaces.
- The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
- There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The road is generally quiet.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Parking (Pay and Display)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located in front of the venue on off Hilda Road.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 223cm x 453cm (7ft 4in x 14ft 10in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 19m (20yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- 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 dropped kerbs.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The road is generally quiet.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
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- There are 10 vehicle charging bays within the car park.
- There is also a charging point in between two of the Blue Badge bays, as shown in photographs 1 and 2.
Outside Access (Tony Hillis Wing Main Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is 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 200cm.
- 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/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 125cm (4ft 1in).
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- The main 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 90cm.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located to the right of the door.
- 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 a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the ramp.
- The width of the ramp is 103cm.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step Details
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the door.
- There is/are 4 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to the left from the Tony Hillis Wing main entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Tony Hillis Wing main 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, 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 good.
- The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+).
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
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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 unobstructed.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
- There are two seater sofas and armchairs.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- 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 not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
- There is not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are good.
Ward (Derby Ward)
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Ward Information
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- This is a/an mental health ward.
- This is a male ward.
- There is/are 18 side room(s) available.
- There is/are 18 bed(s) on this ward in total.
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Ward Access
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- There is a/are door(s) leading into the ward.
- 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 93cm (3ft 1in).
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 122cm (4ft).
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 104cm (3ft 5in).
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- There is level access along the main ward corridor.
- There is clear signage on the ward.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is flooring on the ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Relatives' Room
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- There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
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Example Side Room
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- There are no side rooms available with an accessible ensuite.
- The width of the door opening into the side room is under 75cm.
- The side room surveyed does not have a ceiling track hoist.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre around the bed.
- Bedside storage is available.
- The visual contrast between the walls and the floor in the side room is high.
- The lighting levels in the side room are good.
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Ward Features and Patient Facilities
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- A hearing assistance system is not available on the ward.
- The ward does not play background music.
- There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
- A mobile hoist is not available on the ward.
- There is an accessible washroom with a wheel in shower for patients on the ward.
- There are accessible toilet facilities for patients on the ward.
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Visitor Facilities
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- There are no accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
- Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located by the Tony Hillis Wing reception.
- There are no standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
- Standard toilet facilities for visitors are located by the Tony Hillis Wing reception.
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Visiting Times
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- There are set visiting times for the ward.
- Visiting times are 14:30 to 17:30 and 19:15 to 20:30, also 10:30 to 12:00 at weekends.
- Protected meal times are between 12:00 to 13:00 and 17:30 to 19:15.
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Comments
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- All visits must be booked 24 hours in advance.
Eating and Drinking (Dining Area)
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Location and Access
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- The dining area is located along the main ward corridor.
There is level access to the dining area.
- The dining area is located along the main ward corridor.
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Service and Menus
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- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals.
- Takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are not available.
- This area does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 74cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests on both sides.
- The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
- There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Level Change (Visitors Room and Main Day Area)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located from the main ward corridor to the Visitors Room and Main Day Area.
- The ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
Room / Area (Visitors Room)
- There is / are 1 room(s) / area(s) available.
- The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Visitors Room.
- There is not level access to the room / area.
- There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is not a bed / couch.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
- There are some chairs with armrests available.
- All tables are permanently fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
- Lighting levels are good.
Day Room / Lounge Area (Main Day Area)
- There is a day room/lounge area.
- There is not level access into the day room/lounge area.
- The day room/lounge area is always open.
- There is not a/are not door(s) into the day room/lounge area.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There are armchairs only.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- There is a television.
- Subtitles are available.
- There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
- There is not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There is level access to an external seating area from this Day Area (photograph 3).
Day Room / Lounge Area (Second Day Area)
- There is a day room/lounge area.
- There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
- The day room/lounge area is always open.
- There is not a/are not door(s) into the day room/lounge area.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- There is a television.
- Subtitles are available.
- There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
- There is not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Room / Area (Laundry Room)
- There is / are 1 room(s) / area(s) available.
- The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Laundry Room.
- There is level access to the room / area.
- There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
- 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 66cm (2ft 2in).
- 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.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- The controls for the washer and dryer are 78cm high.
Washroom (Shower)
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Washroom Details
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- The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
- There is/are 4 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
- The washroom surveyed is located along the main ward corridor.
- There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
- This washroom is male.
- There is written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
- The washroom door(s) open(s) outwards.
- The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
- The door(s) is/are light to open.
- The width of the door opening is 93cm (3ft 1in).
- The dimensions of the washroom are 210cm x 273cm (6ft 11in x 8ft 11in).
- The washroom does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is not an emergency pull cord alarm.
- There is a push button alarm system in this washroom.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
- There is not a coat hook in the washroom.
- There is a mirror.
- There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin is 74cm.
- There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
- The tap type is sensor. It is not a mixer tap.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 98cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the towel dispenser is 103cm.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- Disposal facilities are not available.
- The washroom has a non-slip floor.
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Toilet Details
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- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet has a wall which can act as a back rest.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 122cm.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
- There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the toilet.
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
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Shower Details
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The shower head height is fixed.
- The height of the shower head is 210cm (6ft 11in).
- The shower control type is sensor.
- There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
- The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The visual contrast between the external washroom door and wall is high.
- The visual contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is high.
- The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
- The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- The height of the emergency push button is 105cm.
Location of Toilet / Changing Facilities
- Accessible toilet facilities are located to the left from reception, at the end of the Patient Bank corridor.
- Shared standard toilet facilities are located in reception.
- Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet, to the left from reception and at the end of the Patient Bank corridor.
Related Access Guides
- To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- Tony Hillis Wing Main Building link (new tab) - click here.
- The Orchard Main Building link (new tab) - click here.
- Three Bridges Medium Secure Unit - Thames Lodge link (new tab) - click here.
