Access Guide
Getting To The Hospital (Malton Community Hospital)
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By Road
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- Malton Community Hospital is located to the west of Malton and is best accessed via the A64 and then the B1257. The postcode for the sat-nav is YO17 7NG.
- There are three open air parking areas at Malton Community Hospital, one opposite each of the three entrances. Parking is free to all patients and visitors at Malton Community Hospital.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop on Maiden Greve and the service which stops there is the number 193.
- There is not an onsite bus stop.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Malton, approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) from Malton Community Hospital. The main bus station is next to the train station and there are also taxis available at the train station.
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Useful Links
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- For the Google Map of Malton Community Hospital please click on the link below.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For bus service information please click on the link below.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For train service information please click on the link below.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For the Traveline journey planner please click on the link below.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance (Malton Community Hospital)
- There is not a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
- There are not volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
- 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 can 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 a member of staff.
- Patients have access to face to face pre-booked BSL interpreters and video remote BSL interpreting, available 24/7. BSL interpreters can be provided via videolinks on local Tablets.
- Additional hospital services link (new tab) - click here.
Hospital Parking (Ryedale Entrance Parking)
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Parking
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- The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
- The car park is located to the left of the building outside the Ryedale 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.
- There is/are 3 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 480cm.
- 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point.
- The drop-off point is located directly outside the Ryedale Entrance.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
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Paying
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- There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
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Access to the Hospital
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- 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 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Ryedale Entrance.
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Comments
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- There is a service road to cross between the Blue Badge bays and the entrance.
Getting To (Ellerby's Restaurant)
- Ellerby's Restaurant is/are located on the ground floor of the hospital.
- Access to Ellerby's Restaurant is via the Ryedale entrance.
- Enter via the Ryedale entrance and turn right. Go up the slight ramp and the entrance to Ellerby's Restaurant will be located on the right.
- There is ramped/sloped access to Ellerby's Restaurant.
- Ellerby's Restaurant is approximately 8m from the Ryedale entrance.
- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
Outside Access (Ryedale Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located on the left side of the building.
- 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 dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 128cm (4ft 2in).
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The height of the door release button is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
- 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 147cm.
- 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 directly in front of the entrance and continuing between the first and second entrance doors.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
Opening Times (Ellerby's Restaurant)
- Monday 07:00 - 18:00.
- Tuesday 07:00 - 18:00.
- Wednesday 07:00 - 18:00.
- Thursday 07:00 - 18:00.
- Friday 07:00 - 18:00.
- Saturday 07:00 - 18:00.
- Sunday 07:00 - 18:00.
Entrance (Ellerby's Restaurant)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the hospital.
- 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 a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- 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) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
Eating and Drinking (Ellerby's Restaurant)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the restaurant.
- The restaurant is located on the ground floor of the hospital.
- There is ramped/sloped access to the restaurant.
- For access there is a single manual door which is permanently held open.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered and a self service counter.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include; menu boards.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
- Plastic/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 not a hearing assistance system.
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 82cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
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Self-Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 90cm.
- There is not a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 72cm.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 72cm.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 75cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests on both sides.
- The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Location of Nearest Accessible Toilet)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
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Comments
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- The nearest accessible toilet is on the main hospital corridor, next to the Children's Therapy Services.
Standard Toilet(s) (Location of Nearest Standard Toilet)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- The nearest standard toilet is to the left of the Ryedale entrance, near the lift.
Related Access Guides
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