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Getting To (Department of Neurosciences)

The most accessible route from Car Park B has a very easy slope, uneven surfaces, a dropped kerb with tactile paving, bollards and a pedestrian crossing.
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Access to the Department of Neurosciences is via the Main Hospital Entrance.
There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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The Department of Neurosciences is located on the lower ground floor, next to Grey Street.
The Department of Neurosciences is approximately 39m from the Main Block lifts.
Enter the hospital via the main entrance.
Bear right at the main reception and follow the corridor to the lifts located on the right.
Take a lift to the lower ground floor.
Exit the lift and turn right.
Continue ahead, then at the junction, turn left.
The Department of Neurosciences is located ahead and on the right.
Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and doors permanently held open.
Some flooring along the route is shiny and patterned.
There are resting areas along the route.
Wayfinding signage is provided.
Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a changing places facility, a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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This entrance is located at the front of the hospital opposite Sharoe Green Lane.
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 are double automatic doors at this entrance.
The doors open by sliding.
The width of the opening is 115cm.
There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
The doors have a medium 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 111cm.
The second set of doors have a medium visual contrast.
There is step-free level access as you enter.

The lift surveyed is located within the main ward block.
The distance from the main entrance is 151m.
The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
Floors LG, G, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 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 external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
Some of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
The lift door opening width is 110cm.
The internal dimensions of the lift are 196cm (width) x 138cm (depth).
The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
Some 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 are of a similar size.

Location and Access View
- The Department of Neurosciences is located on the lower ground floor, next to Grey Street.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 152cm.
Getting Around View
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Facilities and Services View
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and armchairs.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations is located on Yellow Street, near reception.

The waiting area is located near the end of the department, between Ward 2B and 2C.
The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
There is step-free level access into this area.
There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
The flooring is shiny.
Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and armchairs.
Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
There may be background noise in this area.
Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.