Access Guide
Getting To (The Changing Place)
- The Changing Place is located on level 1 of the hospital.
- The Changing Place is approximately 65m from the main entrance.
- The route from car park A includes a slight slope and bollards.
There is a road to cross with a zebra crossing to the main hospital entrance.
The crossing has tactile paving at both sides. - View further information about parking at the hospital (opens new tab)
- Access to the Changing Place is via the main entrance.
- From the main hospital entrance, proceed down the corridor to the end.
The Changing Place is on the left. - View further information about entrances (opens new tab)
- There is step free access to the Changing Place.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- The following toilet facilities are available along the route; toilets for ambulant disabled users.
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Hospital Parking (Main Entrance Blue Badge Bays)
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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 at the front of the hospital, in front of main entrance.
- 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 231cm x 523cm (7ft 7in x 17ft 2in).
- There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- 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 not a designated drop-off point.
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Paying
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- There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
- To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
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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 dropped kerbs.
- The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped 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 194cm.
- The bollard(s) has/have a good colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 123cm (4ft).
- 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 single width.
- The width of the door opening is 143cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
- 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 174cm.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
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Comments
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- There is also an automatic door on the right side of the canopy.
- The door is 143cm wide and has a slight slope in front.
Changing Places (Changing Place)
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Location and Access
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- The facility is located along the main corridor of the hospital.
- The facility is approximately 65m (71yd 3in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access into the facility.
- The facility surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
- You do need a key for the facility.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from reception.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The width of the door is 98cm (3ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the facility are 365cm x 400cm.
- There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
- The facility has a non-slip floor.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
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Toilet Details
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- The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 147cm (4ft 10in).
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 68cm (2ft 3in).
- Dropdown rails are provided.
- As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- As you face the toilet there are vertical grab rails on both sides.
- The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is good.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a sensor flush.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 90cm.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
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Changing Bench and Hoist Details
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- The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 185cm (6ft 1in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
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Shower Details
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- There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
- There is no seat for the shower.
- There is not a vertical grab rail for the shower.
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Other Facilities
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- A privacy screen is available.
- The type of wash basin is adjustable.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
- As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- The colour contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 103cm.
- Wide tear off paper roll is available.
- The wide paper roll dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a shelf next to the toilet.
- The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 96cm.
- The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
- There is a/are pedal bin disposal units.
- There is an emergency alarm for the facility.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
- There is not a coat hook.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon.
- The lighting levels are good.