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Bridlington and District Hospital, Bessingby Road, Bridlington, YO16 4QP

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Getting To The Hospital (Bridlington and District Hospital)

  • By Road View
    • Bridlington and District Hospital is located on the A165, Bessingby Road, on the outskirts of Bridlington. The main routes into Bridlington are the A614 from the north or the A615 from the south. At the traffic lights at the intersection of the A614/A615, turn left if traveling on the A615 or right if traveling on the A614, the hospital is then approximately 100m on the left.
    • There are 3 main visitor car parks. Parking directly outside the hospital is for Blue Badge holders only, with the exception of 3 drop off points located to the right of the hospital main entrance right entrance. There is also a staff car park at the rear left of the hospital which can be used as an overflow car park for visitors.
  • By Bus View
    • There is a bus stop within the hospital grounds. The bus stop is served by bus no 3.
    • There is an onsite bus stop.
    • The bus stop is located just outside the hospital main entrance.
    • The hospital bus stop is sheltered and does have lean to seating.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest train station is Bridlington station, 0.9 miles away to the east. There are bus stops outside the train station serving the hospital. The train station is served by Northern Rail.
  • Useful Links View

Getting Help and Assistance (Bridlington and District Hospital)

  • To see the hospital map please click here (opens new tab).
  • There is not a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
  • There are volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
  • Volunteers can be found in the Royal Voluntary Service shop.
  • Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: Braille on request, large print on request, Makaton on request, different languages on request, voice recognition CD on request and audio on request.
  • There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are available on request.
  • BSL interpreters cannot be provided on request.
  • Language interpreters can be provided on request.
  • A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the hospital.
  • Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs.
  • To obtain mobility aids please contact the main reception desk.
  • Patients have access to face to face pre-booked BSL interpreters and video remote BSL interpreting, available 24/7.
    There is tactile signage for wayfinding purposes in the building.

Hospital Parking (Far Left Staff Car Park and Patient/Visitor Overflow Car Park)

  • Parking View
    • The car park is located at the far left of the hospital.
    • 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.
    • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point.
  • Paying View
    • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment signs are located at the entrance to the car park.
    • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Payment machines are located at the front of the car park.
    • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
    • There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
    • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
  • Access to the Hospital View
    • 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 slopes/ramps.
    • The hospital entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
    • The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is not clearly signposted.
  • Comments View
    • To obtain free parking, Blue Badge holders are required to register their car at the hospital main reception.
    • There is a 9cm high kerb to access the payment machine in this car park.
    • Although this is a staff car park, it is also used as an overflow car park for patients and visitors.

Hospital Parking (Front Accessible Car Park, Entrance A Urgent Treatment Centre/Hospital Main Entrance/Entrance B Eye Clinic)

  • Parking View
    • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
    • The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
    • The car park is located in front of the hospital 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 13 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 230cm x 471cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 5in).
    • 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.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point.
    • The drop-off point is located at the front of the hospital, just to the right of the hospital main entrance.
    • There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
    • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
  • Paying View
    • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment signs are located to the left of the hospital main entrance, next to the payment machine and on the payment machine.
    • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Payment machines are located to the left of the hospital main entrance.
    • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
    • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
    • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
  • Access to the Hospital View
    • 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 slopes/ramps.
    • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the hospital main entrance.
  • Comments View
    • To obtain free parking, Blue Badge holders are required to register their car at the hospital main reception.
    • 10 Blue Badge Bays are located in front of the hospital.
    • 3 Blue Badge bays are located at the other side of the access road, just before the main visitors car park.

Hospital Parking (Left Side Car Park)

  • Parking View
    • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
    • The car park is located to the left of the hospital.
    • 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 not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point.
  • Paying View
    • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment signs are located throughout the car park.
    • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Payment machines are located in the far left staff car park, the main visitors car park and at the hospital main entrance, but not in this car park.
    • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
  • Access to the Hospital View
    • 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.
  • Comments View
    • To obtain free parking, Blue Badge holders are required to register their car at the hospital main reception.
    • There is a dropped kerb leading from the car park to the pavement.
    • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.

Hospital Parking (Main Visitor Car Park)

  • Parking View
    • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
    • The car park is located in front of the hospital.
    • 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.
    • There is/are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 232cm x 468cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 4in).
    • 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.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point.
  • Paying View
    • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment signs are located throughout the car park.
    • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
    • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
    • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
  • Access to the Hospital View
    • 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 25m (27yd 1ft) from the hospital right main entrance.
  • Comments View
    • To obtain free parking, Blue Badge holders are required to register their car at the hospital main reception.
    • There is a pedestrian crossing between the car park and hospital right main entrance.
    • The pedestrian crossing has dropped kerbs at either side.
    • The dropped kerbs have tactile paving.

Getting To

  • The Chapel is/are located on the ground floor, at the centre of the rear left corridor, and on the left.
  • Access to the Chapel is via the hospital right main entrance.
  • From the hospital right main entrance, follow proceed down the corridor to the end (approximately 35m). Turn left and proceed down the corridor. After approximately 30m, the entrance to the Chapel will be located on the left.
  • There is step free access to the Chapel.
  • The Chapel is approximately 65m from the hospital right main entrance.
  • There is a/are manual, double door(s) which may be difficult to open between the hospital right main entrance and the department/service.
  • There are resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

Outside Access (Right Main Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front centre of the hospital, on the right.
    • 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.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 134cm .
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 117cm .
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 117cm (3ft 10in).
    • 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 double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 123cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 158cm.
  • Ramp/Slope Details View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • Comments View
    • This entrance gives access to the hospital's main central corridor.

Opening Times (Chapel)

  • The venue is open 24hrs.

Place of Worship / Prayer Room (The Chapel)

  • The place of worship/room is located on the ground floor, at the far end of the rear left corridor, and on the left.
  • There is step-free access to the place of worship/room.
  • The place of worship/room is clearly signed.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) may be difficult for some to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • The type of flooring in the place of worship/room is carpet.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the place of worship/room.
  • There are chairs without armrests.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • There is a hearing assistance system for the room(s) available on request.
  • The type of system is a portable loop.
  • Staff are trained to use the system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 25/06/2021.
  • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
  • Background music is played in the room.
  • There is not a speaker system in the room.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The lighting levels in the room are adjustable.
  • Comments View
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The second set of doors open towards you (pull).
    • The second set of doors are 141cm wide.
    • The second set of doors are permanently held open.
    • Chairs interlock but can easily be unlocked to be removed to allow for wheelchair access.
    • There is a deep (21cm) step to access the altar.
    • Lighting levels are on a dimmer switch and can be adjusted on request.
    • The portable hearing assistance loop is available from the hospital main reception desk.

Entrance (Quiet Room)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located just past the Chapel entrance, on the left.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • 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) 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 88cm.

Inside Access (Quiet Room)

  • There is level access once inside.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • This venue does play background music.
  • Music is played during services.
  • Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
  • Wayfinding signage is not available.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet.
  • The lighting levels are good.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in the dining room lobby area.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female and male toilets are located to the left as you enter (male) the Chapel, and to the right as you enter the Chapel (female).
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 1m from the Chapel entrance.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
    • The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
    • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • The toilet seats have a good colour contrast.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
    • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The colour contrast of the horizontal wall mounted grab rail(s) in the ambulant cubicle(s) is fair.
    • The information above relates to the male toilet. There is a different configuration of rails in the female toilet.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 76cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above and to the right of the wash basin (male), above and to the left of the wash (female).
    • Lighting levels are good.
    • The horizontal rail in the female toilet is on the right.

Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

  • Accessible toilet facilities are located throughout the hospital building, as follows: On the ground floor in the reception lobby, to the left of the reception desk. On the ground floor rear left corridor, before the dining room. On the ground floor, in the right hand corridor of Wolds View Surgery. On the first floor, in the corridor to the right, just off of the front corridor, near Audiology.
  • Female and male standard toilet facilities are located throughout the hospital building, as follows: On the ground floor, in the reception lobby to the left of the reception desk. On the ground floor rear left corridor, before the dining room.
  • Gender Neutral standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor. Turn left out of the lift and follow the corridor to Audiology, through the doors on the right and the unisex toilet will be on the left.

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