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South and East Wings

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

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free.
  • South Wing and East Wing are connected internally.
  • There is no external access to East Wing.
  • There are 3 external entrances to South Wing.
  • The accessible entrance is off the Evelina Access Road, opposite the Evelina Children's Hospital off Lambeth Palace Road.
  • There is also an external entrance from the rear of the building from the Millennium Garden, publicly accessible from Riverside Walk next to the River Thames.
  • There is an additional external entrance for staff only opposite the London Institute for Healthcare Engineering (LIHE), to the left of the building facing away from Lambeth Palace Road.
  • There is a ground floor internal entrance to South Wing from within the main Hospital via the North Wing, to the right of the main Hospital reception.
  • There is a ground floor internal access between South Wing and East Wing.
  • There is an internal entrance to the South Wing on the first floor from the North Wing via a long slope with a slight gradient.
  • The Evelina Road entrance is not named but is signed OUT PATIENTS ENTRANCE.
  • The staff entrance is not named but is signed NO PUBLIC ACCESS.
  • Internal entrances for South Wing are signed South Wing.
  • The internal entrance for East Wing is signed East Wing.
  • The accessible entrance to South Wing provides step-free level access to the ground floor between Lift B and Lift C.
  • The external entrance from the Millennium Garden, provides step-free access to the ground floor between South Wing and North Wing.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the buildings on all floors.
  • There are 9 medium height steps to the social space within the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences (BMEIS) and Department of Perinatal Imaging and Health (PIH) on the first floor of the South Wing.
  • There are 4 deep steps to some offices and the female and male standard toilets within BMEIS and PIH on the first floor of the South Wing.
  • There is a short ramp with a slight gradient at the end of the corridor from the East Wing entrance.
  • There is a long slope with a steep gradient from the entrance corridor to the main areas within BMEIS and PIH on the first floor of the South Wing.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • There are resting areas in circulation areas on the ground floor with a mixture of seating in the South Wing.
  • There are wall mounted floor plans and wayfinding signage throughout the building in the South Wing.
  • There are manual doors in circulation areas in the South Wing that are generally held permanently open.
  • Most Hospital services in the buildings require a key card for access.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 6 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on South Wing lower ground floor within the School of Biomedical Engineering & Life Sciences (BMEIS) area, on South Wing ground floor within the Governors' Hall and to the left of South Wing within the Eye Department, off the South Wing second floor lift lobby for Lifts C and Stairs C, and on the South Wing third and fourth floors within the Twin Research facility.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • There are no accessible or standard toilets for King's College use in the East Wing.
    • The toilet with adaptations including baby change facility located within the Hospital Eye Department are included in this guide as a matter of convenience.
    • Toilets with adaptations with a left-hand transfer space are located on the ground floor in the Governor's Hall, on the second floor next to Lift C, and on the third floor in the Twin Research facility.
    • The toilet in the Governor's Hall does not have a suitable manoeuvring space.
    • Toilets with adaptations with a right-hand transfer space are located on the lower ground floor within the BMEIS, on the ground floor in the Hospital Eye Department, and on the fourth floor in the Twin Research facility.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located off South Wing second floor lift lobby for Lift C and Stairs C.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor of South Wing within the Governor's Hall area, and on the lower ground floor within the BMEIS area.
    • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor to the left of South Wing within the Eye Department, on the lower ground floor within shower facility of the BMEIS area, and on the South Wing third and fourth floors within the Twin Research facility.
    • There is also an ambulant toilet for children off the South Wing second floor lift lobby for Lift C and Stairs C.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located on the South Wing lower ground floor in the BMEIS area.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located on the South Wing lower ground floor within the BMEIS area, and on the South Wing fourth floor within the Twin Research facility.
    • There is a 19cm - 20cm high step into the shower trays.
    • There are no accessible or standard toilets for King's College use within East Wing. .

Rooms and Services in the Building

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 (South Wing - Evelina Access Road)

  • This entrance is located at the Out Patients Entrance, opposite Evelina London, along the access road off Lambeth Palace Road.
  • 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.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 7 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 120cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 138cm.
  • The key card reader and intercom are only for use outside access hours.
  • This entrance is closed between 20:00 and 06:00 weekdays.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 154cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 120cm.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The second set of doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 146cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift (Lift B - South Wing)

  • The lift surveyed is located along the Evelina Access Road entrance corridor, then right along the main access corridor, on the right.
  • The distance from the Evelina Access Road entrance is 45m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • The ground, first, second and third 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 1350kg.
  • 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 129cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 130cm (width) x 230cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, 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 vary in size.

    Notes
  • There is a smaller lift at the same location which also provides access to the lower ground floor.
  • This smaller lift has a door opening 74cm wide and internal dimensions of 133cm x 197cm.
  • There are similar single lifts towards the centre and left of the building designated Lift C and Lift D.
  • Lift C has a door opening 97cm wide and internal dimensions 128cm x 218cm.
  • Lift C serves the lower ground floor to the fourth floor.
  • Lift D has a door opening 130cm wide and internal dimensions 126cm x 230cm.
  • Lift D serves the lower ground floor to the third floor.
  • There is an additional lift to the southwest of the building.
  • This lift has a door opening 121cm wide and internal dimensions 56cm x 225cm.
  • This lift serves the lower ground floor to the fourth floor.
  • There is also a lift within the Children's Day Surgery for access to the ground floor upwards.
  • There is a lift within the Governors' Hall that is out of bounds for purposes of access.

Lift (Lifts E - East Wing)

  • The lift surveyed is located straight ahead from the entrance from South Wing, past the Nevin Lecture Theatre, along the corridor.
  • The distance from the entrance from the South Wing is 30m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • The lower ground floor to the tenth floor 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 2050kg.
  • 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 135cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 158cm (width) x 260cm (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 hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • 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 are also additional bed lifts for authorised use only.

Stairs (Stairs B - South Wing)

  • The stairs surveyed are located along the Evelina Access Road entrance corridor, then right along the main access corridor, on the right.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • The lower ground floor, ground floor and first floor upwards can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend 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 14cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are similar stairs towards the centre and left of the building in the South Wing designated Stairs C and Stairs D.
  • There are additional stairs within the Central Hall for access between the ground floor and the first floor.
  • There are also 2 staircases between the ground floor and lower ground floor, along the main access corridor in the South Wing.
  • Access to the stairs off the main access corridor requires a key card.
  • There are further stairs between the third and fourth floors to the rear of the Twin Research Department.

Stairs (Stairs E - East Wing)

  • The stairs surveyed are located off the lifts lobby in the East Wing.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • The lower ground floor to the tenth floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Entrance (School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences - BMEIS)

  • This entrance is located on the lower ground floor, near Lift and Stairs C.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 124cm.
  • There is also a telephone at a height of 120cm to 130cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 70cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 124cm.

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

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the right after the entrance to the BMEIS.
    • The distance from the entrance to the BMEIS is 12m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 225cm (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.
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has 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 which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 120cm 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 medium visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 114cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 114cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 106cm and 141cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Eye Department - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, within the Eye Department.
    • The distance from the Evelina Access Road entrance is 40m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and automatic doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
    • 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 medium visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 425cm (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 94cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula 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 45cm 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 88cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm 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 92cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • 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 waste bin and a pedal bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 157cm from the floor.
    • 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.