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Pharmacy

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 (Pharmacy)

  • The Pharmacy is/are located on the Pink Corridor in the Central Zone of the hospital.
  • Access to the Pharmacy 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 Pharmacy is located on the right.
  • There is step free access to the Pharmacy.
  • The Pharmacy is approximately 57m 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.
  • 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

  • Monday 08:30 - 18:00.
  • Tuesday 08:30 - 18:00.
  • Wednesday 08:30 - 18:00.
  • Thursday 08:30 - 18:00.
  • Friday 08:30 - 18:00.
  • Saturday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Sunday 09:00 - 16:00.

Entrance

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the Pink 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.
    • 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 78cm.

Counter (Prescriptions)

  • The Prescriptions Counter is located to the right of the Pharmacy entrance.
  • The counter is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Pharmacy entrance.
  • The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the counter.
  • The lighting levels at the counter are medium.
  • The height of the 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 bell to attract attention.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The bell is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are trained to use the system.

Counter (Prescriptions Collection)

  • The Prescriptions Collection is located ahead on entering the Pharmacy.
  • The counter is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Pharmacy entrance.
  • The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the counter.
  • The lighting levels at the counter are medium.
  • The height of the counter is high (110cm+).
  • 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 a bell to attract attention.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The bell is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are trained to use the system.

Waiting Room / Area

  • There is a waiting room / area.
  • The waiting room / area is approximately 2m from the Pharmacy 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 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.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • The nearest accessible toilet is located in the main Outpatients entrance area.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • The nearest standard toilets are located in the Pink Corridor outside the Pharmacy entrance.

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