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Lambeth Wing

St Thomas' Hospital, Lambeth Palace Road, London, SE1 7EH

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free with some approaches on long slopes with a slight gradient.
  • Step-free pedestrian access for the lower ground floor entrance is from Lambeth Palace Road.
  • Step-free pedestrian access for the ground floor entrance is from Lambeth Palace Road or Westminster Bridge Road. There is step-free level access from Westminster Bridge Road.
  • There is an accessible entrance to the lower ground floor from the car park, and an accessible pedestrian entrance to the ground floor opposite Gassiot House.
  • Both the lower ground floor and ground floor entrances have automatic sliding doors.
  • Both the lower ground floor and ground floor entrances are named Lambeth Wing.
  • The lower ground floor entrance is not signed.
  • The ground floor entrance is signed Emergency Floor Admission Ward, GP Centre, MSUA (including NHS 111) and Urgent Care Centre.
  • Both the lower ground floor and ground floor entrances are equally accessible, providing step-free level access to the lower ground floor and the ground floor respectively.
  • There is also an internal step-free level entrance from the main Hospital reception on the ground floor.
  • There are further internal step-free entrances from the North Wing on the first and second floors.
  • There are manual double doors at the internal entrances.
  • The doors on the ground floor are permanently held open. .

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
  • There are 12 steps leading to a mezzanine level in the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences on the fourth floor. The steps are clearly marked, with a handrail on the left-hand side going up. There is not a lift to overcome these steps.
  • Floor surfaces are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • There are resting areas in many circulation areas with a mixture of seating available.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage, maps and floor plans is provided throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors in corridors, with many permanently held open.
  • A key card is required to access some areas within the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the lower ground floor to the left of the lifts, and on the second, third and fourth floors.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • There is a right-hand transfer space in the toilets with adaptations on the lower ground floor and the second floor.
    • There is a left-hand transfer space in the toilets with adaptations on the third and fourth floors.
    • The toilet with adaptations on the third floor does not have a clear manoeuvring space.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the female and male standard toilets on the lower ground floor, on the second and third floors, and within the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences on the fourth floor.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the lower ground floor and on the third floor.
    • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located on the lower ground floor to the right of the lifts, and on the third floor.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The Changing Places toilet facilities are located on the ground floor.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilets with adaptations on the lower ground floor and the second floor.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located between Gassiot House and Lambeth Wing.
    • The car park is open air/surface and sheltered.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 15+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 220cm (width) x 490cm (depth).
    • The width of the marked zone is 135cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 85m from the lower ground floor entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy ramp or slope and doors permanently held open.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
    • The open air Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear. The covered Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone on both sides and the rear.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and staff permit holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located along the covered pavement in front of the building, and inside the building on the lower ground floor.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders with a medical appointment. An appointment card or certificate is required to qualify for free parking. This must be presented to staff in the Knowledge Information Centre (KIC) on the ground floor, or the North Wing.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located on the left before the entrance to the car park.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available .
    • There is on-street standard parking on Royal Street.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located off Upper Marsh.
    • The name of the car park is Britannia Parking.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
    • There is a single Blue Badge parking Bay in the public car park.

Entrance (Lower Ground Floor)

  • This entrance is located off the car park, beneath the pedestrian bridge linking Gassiot House and Lambeth Wing.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 115cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 146cm.
  • The key card reader and intercom are only for use outside access hours.
  • This entrance is closed between 20:00 and 06:00.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 102cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 114cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Ground Floor)

  • This entrance is located on the pedestrian link bridge opposite Gassiot House.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 118cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 147cm.
  • The key card reader and intercom are only for use outside access hours.
  • This entrance is closed between 20:00 and 06:00 weekdays, and at weekends.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 111cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 112cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located straight ahead from either of the ground floor or lower ground floor main entrances.
  • The distance from the main entrances is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The lower ground floor to the fourth floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 1590kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 132cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 145cm (width) x 230cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
  • There is an additional lift to the left of the building for access to LG, 1, 2, and 3.
  • There is down-only access from the fourth floor using this lift.
  • There are no services relevant to patients or visitors on the lower ground floor or the second floor using this lift.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located on the right after either of the main entrances.
  • The lower ground floor to the second floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is not easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 20cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There are manual double doors to access the stairwell on the second floor.
  • There are 4 additional sets of interior stairs for access between the ground floor and fourth floors.
  • There are single manual doors to access the interior stairwells.
  • These stairs have handrails on both sides which are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps using these stairs.
  • Access to the fourth floor from the stairwell is via an automatic single door which requires a key card for access.

Changing Places (Ground Floor - Transfer Both Sides)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located on the left after the internal entrance from the main Hospital reception.
    • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
    • There is a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
    • The distance from the internal entrance from the main Hospital reception is 4m.
    • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
    • The dimensions of the facility are 310cm (width) x 310cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
  • Toilet Details View
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however they are obstructed.
    • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 230cm.
    • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 189cm.
    • There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 85cm from the floor.
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
    • The length of the changing bench is 178cm.
    • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses the changing bench and the toilet.
  • Shower Details View
    • There is an adjustable shower head.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
  • Other Facilities View
    • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 128cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
    • The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 98cm .
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 104cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The facility has a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • A privacy screen is available.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Toilet with Adaptations (Lower Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located straight ahead from the lower ground floor entrance, to the left.
    • The distance from the lower ground floor entrance is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 169cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 102cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 105cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 96cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 102cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.