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 H - Chest Clinic)
- Clinic H - Chest Clinic is/are located on the Green Corridor in the Central Zone of the hospital.
- Access to Clinic H - Chest Clinic 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 G - department is located on the right.
- There is step free access to Clinic H - Chest Clinic.
- Clinic H - Chest Clinic is approximately 78m 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.
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.
Opening Times (Clinic H - Chest Clinic)
- Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Entrance (Clinic H - Chest Clinic)
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Entrance Details
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- 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 197cm.
Reception (Clinic H - Chest Clinic)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to the left on entering the clinic.
- The reception point is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the clinic 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 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 staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
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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 are seats with armrests on both sides.
- 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 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.
Inside Access (Clinic H - Chest Clinic)
- There is level access once inside.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Wayfinding signage is available.
- 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.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Consultation Room H2)
- There is / are 5 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Consultation Room H2.
- 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 74cm (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 can be brought in from another department.
- 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.
- All chairs have 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 (Treatment Room H5)
- There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Treatment Room H5.
- 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 76cm (2ft 6in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- A hoist can be brought in from another department.
- 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.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Toilet with Adaptations
- The nearest accessible toilets are located on the Green Corridor next to the entrance to Clinic E - ENT.
Standard Toilet(s)
- The nearest standard toilets are located in the Green Corridor leading to the Clinic H - Chest Entrance.
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.
