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Getting To The Hospital (Scarborough Hospital)

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• By Road View
  • Scarborough Hospital is located on Woodlands Drive in Scarborough. The post code for the Sat-Nav is YO12 6QL. Access to the hospital from either the north or south is via the A171 Scalby Road. Coming from the east on the A64 turn right at the roundabout onto Scalby Road. Procced northwards for around a mile and the entrance to the hospital is located on the left off Woodlands Drive. If coming from the west on the A170 turn left at the roundabout on to Scalby Road and follow this road for around a mile. The entrance to the hospital site is located on the left off Woodlands Drive.
  • There is a large Patient and visitor car park at the hospital located off Woodlands drive to the right of the main hospital entrance. The car park operates on a barrier/pay on exit system and payments can be made by cash or card. Current car parking charges are: 0-1 hrs £1.50 1-2 hrs £2.60 2-3 hrs £3.60 3-4 hrs £4.60 4-5 hrs £5.60 5 hrs+ £6.00 There is also a small drop off zone and car park with a limited number of Blue Badge Bays available which can be accessed vis Scalby Road. Blue Badge parking is free of charge within the Blue Badge parking areas.
• By Bus View
  • The hospital also has its own East Yorkshire Motor Services bus service (Number 10), which operates Monday to Saturday a link for this service is below.
  • There is an onsite bus stop.
  • There is an on-site bus stop to the left of the Main Hospital Entrance next to the Blue Badge Parking and drop-off area.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Scarborough. The Train station is approximately 1.7 miles from the hospital. There is a bus service which runs from the station to the hospital, it is route 10 which runs from Bus Stop S outside the Train station. There are also taxi services which run from outside the train station entrance.
• Useful Links View
  • Google map of Scarborough Hospital location.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Timetable for East Yorkshire Bus Service.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Route from Scarborough Railway Station to Scarborough Hospital.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Arriva Bus service information and timetable.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
• Comments View
  • Scarborough Train Station web site.
  • https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/SCA/details.aspx.

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Getting Help and Assistance (Scarborough Hospital)

• There is not a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
• The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is located within York Hospital.
• The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 01904 726 262.
• The email address for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is [email protected].
• There are volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
• Volunteers can be found at the main hospital entrance.
• 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.
• There is a Changing Places facility at this hospital which is located at the entrance to the Haworth Unit.
• To view the Changing Places Accessibility Guide please click here.
• BSL interpretation services can now be provided via video link on hand held tablets.

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Hospital Parking (North Entrance Parking)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located at the rear of the hospital, next to the North 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 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 370cm x 480cm (12ft 2in x 15ft 9in).
  • There is not 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 outside the North entrance.
• 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 payment machines in 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 throughout the car park.
  • 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the North entrance.
• Comments View
  • The drop off area is on the car park and there is no pavement.
  • The payment machine controls are set at 118cm to 140cm from pavement level.
  • This car park is accessed via Scalby Road.
  • There is a hatched zone to the side of each Blue Badge bay.
  • The Blue Badge bay nearest to the Changing Places associated entrance has a 1200mm access zone to the side and rear (see photographs 15-17).

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Hospital Parking (Visitors Car Park)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located to the left of the Main Hospital Entrance.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does have a barrier control system.
  • The barrier controls/touchscreen can be reached from the car.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
• 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 machines are located at the front of the car park.
  • There is 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
• Comments View
  • There is a long steep slope from the visitors car park to the Main Hospital Entrance.
  • There is a road to cross to get from the visitors car park to the Main Hospital Entrance.
  • There are dropped curbs at the crossing with tactile pavement on each side of the road.

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Getting To (Rainbow Ward)

• Rainbow Ward is/are located on the ground floor (level 0) of the North Wing.
• Access to Rainbow Ward is via the North Entrance.
• Enter via the North Entrance and turn right. Continue along the corridor for a short distance and the entrance to Rainbow Ward is located on the left.
• There is step free access to Rainbow Ward.
• Rainbow Ward is approximately 30m from the North Entrance.
• There is a/are manual, double door(s) which may be difficult to open between the North Entrance and the department/service.
• 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.

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Outside Access (North Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the hospital.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 124cm (4ft 1in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 139cm.
  • 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.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 124cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
• Comments View
  • There are slopes at either side as you approach the entrance, however these are very easy and are considered as level.
  • Between the outer and inner entrance there is a small seating area containing chairs without armrests.
  • This door is open between 05:00 and 22:00.

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Waiting Room / Area (Waiting Room)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 5m from the ward entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is a/are door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• 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 73cm (2ft 5in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are in person.
• The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
• There is a television.
• Subtitles are available.
• Vending machines are not available.
• A water dispenser is not 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.

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Entrance (Rainbow Ward)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor (level 0) of the North Wing.
  • 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 an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 160cm (5ft 3in).
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 123cm (4ft).
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 136cm (4ft 6in).
  • 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 148cm.

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Entrance (Parents Unit)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located off the ward corridor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located as you approach the Parents Unit entrance door.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.

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Washroom (Parents Shower)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a shower.
  • There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the unit.
  • The washroom surveyed is located within the Parents Unit.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the unit.
  • This washroom is shared.
  • There is 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(s) is/are heavy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 177cm x 187cm (5ft 10in x 6ft 2in).
  • The washroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s) 184cm from the floor.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is not a wash basin.
  • There is not a soap dispenser.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Disposal facilities are not available.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Shower Details View
  • There is not a wheel in shower.
  • The shower does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The shower control type is twist/turn.
  • There is no seat for the shower.
  • There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
  • The shower cubicle is accessed via a medium step.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is good.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located by the Main Hospital entrance.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Parents Toilet)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located within the Parents Unit.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Related Access Guides

• Scarborough Hospital South Wing link (new tab) - click here.