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 (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
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Entrance Details
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- 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.
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.
