Access Guide
Getting To (Chapel)
- The most accessible route from the main entrance accessible parking and drop-off point has a slight ramp or slope, uneven surfaces and a dropped kerb with tactile paving.
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- Access to the Chapel is via the main entrance.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- The Chapel is located along the main corridor on the left side of the hospital, on the ground floor.
- The Chapel is approximately 70m from the main entrance.
- Enter via the main entrance and follow the main hospital corridor to the end, then turn left.
- Continue along the corridor and the entrance to the Chapel is located on the left.
- Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- Some flooring along the route is shiny.
- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
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Parking (Main Entrance Accessible Parking and Drop Off Point)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the front of the Bridlington Hospital grounds.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 13 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 469cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 132cm.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
- The nearest designated bay is 10m from the main entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
- There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located to the right of the main entrance.
- There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.
Entrance (Main Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front of Bridlington Hospital.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- There is a bell at a height of 133cm.
- There is an intercom at a height of 107cm.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 131cm.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 172cm.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
- There is an intercom to exit at a height of 108cm.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- The second set of doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 157cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
- This entrance brings gives access to the ground floor.
Room (Chapel)
- The room is located along the main corridor on the left side of the hospital, on the ground floor.
- The distance from the main entrance is 70m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
- One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
- The locked door can be opened on request.
- The doors open outwards.
- The width of the opening is 75cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: the Alter is accessed via a 21cm high step.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- Some tables are fixed.
- The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Toilet and Changing Facilities (Chapel)
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
- Toilets with adaptations are located to the left and right as you enter the Chapel.
- The toilets with adaptations have no transfer space available.
Room (Prayer Room)
- The room is located on the left side of the Chapel.
- The distance from the Chapel entrance is 5m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Toilet with Adaptations (No Lateral Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the left as you enter the Chapel.
- The distance from the Chapel Entrance is 1m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 84cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 169cm (width) x 136cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
- There is a lever flush on the right as you face the toilet.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
- The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
- The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 76cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 94cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 121cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
- The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
- The cubicle has a pedal bin.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 151cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.