Access Guide
Getting To (The Pharmacy)
- The Pharmacy is/are located opposite entrance 1 of the hospital.
- There is step free access to The Pharmacy.
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- Exit the car park via the dropped kerbs next to the Blue Badge bays and proceed ahead.
The entrance to The Pharmacy is located on the left, opposite entrance 1. There is a slight slope leading up to the entrance. - View information about accessible toilet facilities in public areas of the hospital (opens new tab).
Outside Access (The Pharmacy)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located opposite the main hospital entrance - Entrance 1.
- 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 not an intercom.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 112cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
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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.
Department / Service (The Pharmacy)
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Department / Service Access
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- The Pharmacy is located opposite the main hospital entrance - Entrance 1.
- There is level access throughout the department/service.
- There is clear signage on the department/service.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- The department/service does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Department / Service Facilities
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- This department/service has; a waiting room/area.
- There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
- Accessible toilet facilities are located along the main hospital corridor.
- There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
- Standard toilet facilities are located along the main hospital corridor.
Counter (The Pharmacy)
- The Pharmacy is located straight ahead as you enter.
- The counter is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Pharmacy entrance.
- The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to the counter.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
- There are windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the counter are good.
- The height of the 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.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 17/08/2023.
- The hearing assistance system was not working at the time of testing.
Waiting Room / Area (The Pharmacy)
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is approximately 2m from the Pharmacy 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 a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Chairs with armrests are not available.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Announcements are in person.
- 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 not available.
- There is not 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 good.