Access Guide
Getting To The Hospital (Bridlington Hospital)
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By Road
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- 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.
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By Bus
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- 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.
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By Train
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- 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.
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Useful Links
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- For bus times and services please see the link below.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For train times and services, please see the link below.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
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.
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Comments
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- The nearest PALS is located at Scarborough General Hospital.
- The telephone number is 01904 726 262.
- The email address is [email protected].
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.
- View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
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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.
Getting To (Lloyd Ward)
- The Lloyd Ward is/are located on the first floor, in the rear left corridor, on the right.
- Access to the Lloyd Ward is via the hospital right main entrance.
- From the hospital right main entrance proceed down the main corridor to its end (approximately 35m). At the end of the main corridor, turn right into the main rear corridor and the lift will be on the right (approximately 5m). Take the lift to the first floor and turn left into the rear left corridor. Follow the corridor (approximately 25 m) and the Lloyd Ward will be on the right.
- There is step free access, via lift, to the Lloyd Ward.
- The Lloyd Ward is approximately 60m 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.
Lift (Main Lifts)
- The lift surveyed is located at the end of the corridor that is ahead as you enter the Bridlington Hospital.
- The distance from the main entrance is 50m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- The ground and first floor are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high visual contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 127cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 156cm (width) x 235cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a medium visual contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
Other Floors (Rear Staircase)
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Stairs
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- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
- There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels are good.
Ward (Lloyd Ward)
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Ward Information
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- This is a/an day case treatment ward.
- This is a shared ward.
- There is/are 4 bay(s) available.
- There is/are 6 side room(s) available.
- There is/are 22 bed(s) on this ward in total.
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Ward Access
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- There is a/are door(s) leading into the ward.
- 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 to open.
- The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 114cm (3ft 9in).
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- There is level access throughout the ward.
- There is clear signage on the ward.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is flooring on the ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Reception/Nurses' Station
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- The height of the Nurses' Station desk is 101cm.
- There is not a lowered section.
- There is not a hearing assistance system available at the desk.
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Relatives' Room
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- There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
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Example Side Room
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- There are no side rooms available with an accessible ensuite.
- The width of the door opening into the side room is over 75cm.
- The side room surveyed does not have a ceiling track hoist.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre around the bed.
- Bedside storage is available.
- The visual contrast between the walls and the floor in the side room is high.
- The lighting levels in the side room are good.
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Ward Features and Patient Facilities
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- A hearing assistance system is not available on the ward.
- The ward does not play background music.
- There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
- A mobile hoist is available on the ward.
- There are washroom facilities for patients on the ward.
- There are toilet facilities for patients on the ward.
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Visitor Facilities
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- There are accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
- Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located on the first floor, in the corridor to the right as you exit the lift, near Audiology.
- There are no standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
- Standard toilet facilities for visitors are located on the first floor, in the corridor to the right as you exit the lift, near Audiology.
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Visiting Times
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- Visiting times vary, please contact the ward in advance.
Day Room / Lounge Area (Lloyd Ward)
- There is a day room/lounge area.
- The day room/lounge area is approximately 20m from the ward entrance.
- There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
- The day room/lounge area is always open.
- There is a/are door(s) into the day room/lounge area.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 81cm (2ft 8in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 40cm (1ft 4in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
- The room does have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- There is a television.
- Subtitles are 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.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Treatment Room)
- There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Treatment Room.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- A hoist is available.
- The hoist is manual.
- A sling is available.
- The sling is attached by hook and loop.
- There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
- There is not a chair.
- All tables are permanently fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are good.
Washroom (Bathroom)
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Washroom Details
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- The washroom surveyed has a bath, a toilet and a wash basin.
- There is/are 2 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
- The washroom surveyed is located at the end of the main corridor, on the left.
- The washroom surveyed is approximately 15m from the ward entrance.
- There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
- This washroom is interchangeable between male and female.
- There is tactile, pictorial and written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
- The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards.
- The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the washroom are 245cm x 345cm (8ft x 11ft 4in).
- The washroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
- There is a/are coat hook(s) 147cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin is 76cm.
- There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
- The tap type is twist/turn. It is not a mixer tap.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 97cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the towel dispenser is 129cm.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- The washroom has a non-slip floor.
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Toilet Details
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- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- The toilet has a covered cistern which can act as a back rest.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 228cm.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 87cm.
- There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
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Bath Details
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- There is a bath.
- The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
- The bath is not height adjustable.
- The bath tap type is twist/turn. It is not a mixer tap.
- There is not a shower over/for the bath.
- There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the bath.
- A bath hoist is available.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is high.
- The visual contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is high.
- The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is low.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
- The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- There is a similar bathroom next to the one surveyed.
- The bath height in the similar bathroom is 76cm.
- The toilet in the similar bathroom is used as the visitor accessible toilet.
- The visitor accessible toilet has a transfer on the right.
- The similar bathroom was in use at the time of the survey and could not be surveyed.
Toilet with Adaptations (Rear Right Corridor - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located in the rear right corridor, on the left next to Side Room 10.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 25m from the ward entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is an interchangeable toilet .
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is written text, pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
- The 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.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 215cm x 183cm.
- 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 a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 82cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- 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 right.
- 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 contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are general waste (with lid) disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 148cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- 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 covered cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- The toilet seat colour 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 77cm (2ft 6in).
- There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- 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 116cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 121cm (3ft 12in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Comments
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- This toilet also acts as the female and male standard toilet.
- There is a similar accessible toilet in the rear right corridor next to Side Room 8. and in the main corridor next to side room 5. These toilets were in use and could not be surveyed.
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.
Related Access Guides
- To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- Parking at Bridlington Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
- Entrances at Bridlington Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
- Toilets at Bridlington Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
- Getting To and Getting Around Bridlington Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
