Access Guide
Parking (Central Zone - Entrance 6 Central Outpatients 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 hospital grounds, in front Central Zone - Entrance 6 Central Outpatients.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 214cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
- The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
- The width of the marked zone is 127cm.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
- The nearest designated bay is 10m from the Central Zone - Entrance 6 Central Outpatients.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for all users.
- 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 at the front of the car park.
Getting To (Clinic C)
- Clinic C is/are located in the Outpatient Department (Central Zone), off the Green Corridor.
- Access to Clinic D is via the Outpatient Entrance.
- Enter the hospital via the Outpatient Entrance. Turn left and go past reception through a doorway. As you pass through the doorway proceed straight ahead along the Purple Corridor. At the end of the corridor turn left into the Green Corridor and proceed until you reach Clinic C on the left.
- There is step free access to Clinic C.
- Clinic C is approximately 75m from the Outpatient Entrance.
- 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.
Entrance (Central Zone - Entrance 6 Central Outpatients)
- This entrance is located at the centre of the front of the hospital building.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is not 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.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 110cm.
- There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
- The door is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 130cm.
- The door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 122cm.
- There is a second single automatic door.
- The second door is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 107cm.
- The second door has a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
- The third door opens automatically by sliding and is 145cm wide.
- The doors have a low contrast.
- This entrance brings you into the ground floor of the Central Zone.
Reception (Central Outpatients Reception)
- The reception is located on the left side of the Central Zone - Entrance 6 Central Outpatients.
- The distance from the Central Zone - Entrance 5 is 35m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 111cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
- The reception has glazed screens.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 114cm to 131cm from the floor.
- There is background noise in this area.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:30 - 17:30.
- Tuesday 08:30 - 17:30.
- Wednesday 08:30 - 17:30.
- Thursday 08:30 - 17:30.
- Friday 08:30 - 17:30.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Entrance (Clinic C)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located in the Outpatient Department (Central Zone), off the Green Corridor.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is a hand sanitiser at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 140cm.
Reception (Clinic C - Breast Clinics)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located immediately to the left as you enter the Clinic C entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the Clinic C entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- The height of the reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm) .
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- The counter is not staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not a 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 bright.
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Comments
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- This reception desk is only staffed during Breast Clinics.
Inside Access
- There is level access once inside.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system is available only on request.
- The system is a portable loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- Wayfinding signage is not available.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Room / Area (A/C Sub Wait)
- There is / are 1 room(s) / area(s) available.
- The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; A/C Sub Wait.
- There is level access to the room / area.
- There is not a/are not door(s) into the room / area.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is not a bed / couch.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
- All chairs have armrests available.
- The room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Room C1)
- There is / are 6 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Room C1.
- 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.
- The door(s) is/are light.
- The width of the door opening is 73cm (2ft 5in).
- 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 electric.
- 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 a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
- There are some chairs with armrests available.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Room C5)
- There is / are 6 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Room C5.
- 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.
- The door(s) is/are light.
- The width of the door opening is 73cm (2ft 5in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is not a bed / couch.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
- There are some chairs with armrests available.
- All tables are permanently fixed.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Related Access Guides (Ipswich Hospital)
- To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- Parking at Ipswich Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
- Entrances at Ipswich Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
- Toilets at Ipswich Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
- Getting To and Around Ipswich Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
