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Clinic K - Orthotics Department

Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PD

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

  • 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
  • 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.

Getting To (Clinic K - Orthotics Department)

  • Clinic K - Orthotics Department is/are located on the Pink Corridor of the Central Zone of the hospital.
  • Access to Clinic K - Orthotics Department is via the Main Outpatients entrance.
  • Enter via the Main Outpatients entrance and bear left through the double doors into the Pink Corridor and the Clinic K - Orthotics Department is located to the right.
  • There is step free access to Clinic K - Orthotics Department.
  • Clinic K - Orthotics Department is approximately 43m 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 K - Orthotics Department)

  • Monday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Thursday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Friday 09:00 - 15:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Entrance (Clinic K - Orthotics Department)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the Pink Corridor of 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 at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 74cm.

Reception (Clinic K - Orthotics Department)

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located to the left on entering the Orthotics Department.
    • The reception point is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Clinic K - Orthotics Department 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.
  • Reception Waiting Area View
    • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
    • Access to the waiting area is obstructed.
    • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
    • There is not 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 not a television.
    • 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 not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
    • Lighting levels are medium.

Inside Access

  • 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.

Waiting Room / Area (Corridor Waiting Area)

  • There is a waiting room / area.
  • The waiting room / area is approximately 5m from the Clinic K - Orthotics Department 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 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 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 not available.
  • There is not 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.

Consultation / Treatment Room (Orthotist)

  • There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room surveyed was; Orthotist.
  • 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 with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • 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.
  • 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 toilet is located in the Main Outpatients entrance area.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • The nearest standard toilets are located outside the Clinic K - Orthotics Department in the Pink Corridor.

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