You are on Parking (Central Zone - Entrance 6 Central Outpatients Accessible Parking and Drop Off Point). Skip to the next section.

Parking (Central Zone - Entrance 6 Central Outpatients Accessible Parking and Drop Off Point)

Collapse all Expand all

• Car Park View
  • 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.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • 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).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located at the front of the car park.

You are on Getting To (Clinic E - ENT). Skip to the next section.

Getting To (Clinic E - ENT)

• Clinic E - ENT is/are located on the Green Corridor of the Central Zone of the hospital.
• Access to Clinic E - ENT is via the Main Outpatients entrance.
• Enter via the Main Outpatients entrance and bear left through the double doors into the Purple Corridor. Follow the Purple Corridor to the end and bear right along the Green Corridor and Clinic E - ENT is located to the right at the end of the corridor.
• There is step free access to Clinic E - ENT.
• Clinic E - ENT is approximately 101m from the Main Outpatients entrance.
• There is a/are manual, heavy, double door(s) between the Main Outpatients entrance and the department/service.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Dementia friendly signage is provided.
• There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

You are on Entrance (Central Zone - Entrance 6 Central Outpatients). Skip to the next section.

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.

You are on Reception (Central Outpatients Reception). Skip to the next section.

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.

You are on Opening Times (Clinic E - ENT). Skip to the next section.

Opening Times (Clinic E - ENT)

• Monday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Thursday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Friday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

You are on Entrance (Clinic E - ENT). Skip to the next section.

Entrance (Clinic E - ENT)

Collapse all Expand all

• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the Green Corridor in the Central Zone 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 a hand sanitiser but it is not at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 220cm.

You are on Reception (Clinic E - ENT). Skip to the next section.

Reception (Clinic E - ENT)

Collapse all Expand all

• Reception View
  • The reception point is located in the Central Zone of the hospital.
  • The reception point is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the Clinic E - ENT 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 not windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+) .
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low section of the desk.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The touch screen is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a touch screen.

You are on Inside Access. Skip to the next section.

Inside Access

• There is level access once inside.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Wayfinding signage is available.
• Dementia friendly signage is 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 medium.

You are on Waiting Room / Area (Main Waiting Area). Skip to the next section.

Waiting Room / Area (Main Waiting Area)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 5m from the Clinic E - ENT.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are in person.
• The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is 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 available.
• There is 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 medium.

You are on Consultation / Treatment Room (Adult Rehabilitation Room). Skip to the next section.

Consultation / Treatment Room (Adult Rehabilitation Room)

• There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Adult Rehabilitation 2.
• 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 heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
• The type of flooring is carpet.
• 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.
• All chairs have 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 medium.

You are on Consultation / Treatment Room (Consultation Room E2). Skip to the next section.

Consultation / Treatment Room (Consultation Room E2)

• There is / are 6 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Consultation Room E2.
• 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 heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
• 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.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is/are 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 medium.

You are on Consultation / Treatment Room (Consultation Room E3). Skip to the next section.

Consultation / Treatment Room (Consultation Room E3)

• There is / are 6 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Consultation Room E3.
• 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 heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
• 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.
• 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 no 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 medium.

You are on Waiting Room / Area (Audiology Waiting Area). Skip to the next section.

Waiting Room / Area (Audiology Waiting Area)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 35m from the Clinic E - ENT entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• The type of flooring is carpet.
• There is not a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Chairs with armrests are not available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are in person.
• 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 not a television.
• Vending machines are not available.
• A water dispenser is available.
• There is a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are medium.

You are on Consultation / Treatment Room (Adult Audiology Room). Skip to the next section.

Consultation / Treatment Room (Adult Audiology Room)

• There is / are 4 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Adult Audiology 2.
• 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) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The type of flooring is carpet.
• 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 medium.

You are on Toilet with Adaptations. Skip to the next section.

Toilet with Adaptations

• The nearest accessible toilets are located in the Green Corridor before reaching the Clinic E - ENT entrance.

You are on Standard Toilet(s). Skip to the next section.

Standard Toilet(s)

Collapse all Expand all

• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located next to the Clinic E - ENT entrance.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Clinic E - ENT entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

You are on Related Access Guides (Ipswich Hospital). Skip to the next section.

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.