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Dining Room

Bridlington Hospital, Bessingby Road, Bridlington, YO16 4QP

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Getting To The Hospital (Bridlington Hospital)

  • By Road View
    • Bridlington 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 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.

Parking (Main Entrance Accessible Parking and Drop Off Point)

  • Car Park View
    • 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.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Drop-off Point View
    • 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.

Getting To (Dining Room)

  • The Dining Room is/are located on the ground floor, at the end of the rear left corridor, and on the left.
  • Access to The Dining Room is via the hospital right main entrance.
  • From the hospital right main entrance proceed down the corridor to the end (approximately 35m). At the end of the corridor, turn left and follow the rear corridor After approximately 50m the entrance to the Dining Room is located on the left.
  • There is step free access to The Dining Room.
  • The Dining Room is approximately 85m 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.

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.

Opening Times (Dining Room)

  • Monday 12:00 - 13:30.
  • Tuesday 12:00 - 13:30.
  • Wednesday 12:00 - 13:30.
  • Thursday 12:00 - 13:30.
  • Friday 12:00 - 13:30.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Entrance (Dining Room)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor, at the end of the rear left corridor, and 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) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 152cm.

Eating and Drinking (Dining Room)

  • Location and Access View
    • The following information is for the canteen.
    • The canteen is located on the ground floor, at the end of the rear left corridor, and on the left.
    • There is step-free access to the canteen.
    • For access there are double manual doors which may be difficult to open.
  • Service and Menus View
    • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
    • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
    • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
    • Takeaway cups are available.
    • Adapted cups are not available.
    • Adapted cutlery is not available.
    • Drinking straws are available.
    • This area does not play background music.
    • There is a hearing assistance system.
    • The type of system is a portable loop.
    • The hearing assistance system is signed.
    • Staff are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested on 07/04/2025.
    • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
    • There are no menus. Food is chosen from what is on display.
  • Service Counter(s) View
    • The height of the counter is 84cm.
  • Self-Service Counter(s) View
    • The height of the counter is 76cm.
  • Payment Counter View
    • The height of the counter is 72cm.
    • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • Tables and Seating View
    • 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 67cm.
    • The surface height of the lowest table is 45cm.
    • No tables are permanently fixed.
    • No chairs are permanently fixed.
    • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
    • There are also coffee tables.
    • 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.
  • Comments View
    • There are coffee and food vending machines available.

Toilet with Adaptations (Dining Room Lobby Area - No Transfer Space)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located in the lobby in between the Dining Room entrance first and second set of doors.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m from the Dining Room entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • There is tactile, pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The door is locked by a lever twist.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
    • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 132cm x 294cm (4ft 4in x 9ft 8in).
    • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 136cm from floor level.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • There is not a lateral transfer space.
    • There is a flush.
    • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a lever flush.
    • There is no dropdown rail.
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
    • There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
    • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
    • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency alarm is fully functional.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The height of the coat hook is 152cm from the floor.
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
    • The shelf is at a height of 90cm.
    • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
    • The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 75cm (2ft 6in).
    • The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 78cm (2ft 7in).
    • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 89cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 125cm (4ft 1in).
    • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
    • There is not a hand dryer.

Standard Toilet(s) (Dining Room Lobby Area)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female and male toilets are located in the lobby between the Dining Room entrance first and second set of doors.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m from the Dining Room entrance.
    • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
    • The toilet seats have a high visual contrast.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 89cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above the wash basin to the right (female), above the wash basin to the left (male).
    • Lighting levels are good.

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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