Access Guide
Getting To (Aldervale)
- The most accessible route from the car park has step-free level access.
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- Access to Aldervale is via the Aldervale and Clearbrook.
- There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- Aldervale is located to the left of the Aldervale and Clearbrook entrance.
- Aldervale is approximately 4m from the Aldervale and Clearbrook.
- Enter via the Aldervale and Clearbrook entrance, turn left and Aldervale is ahead.
- Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
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Parking (Aldervale and Clearbrook)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the front of Aldervale and Clearbrook Building.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 249cm (width) x 450cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 31m from the Aldervale and Clearbrook entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for staff, visitors and Blue Badge 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 throughout the car park.
- There is a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There is not a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (185cm x 210cm).
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Entrance (Aldervale and Clearbrook)
- This entrance is located to the front of the Aldervale and Clearbrook building.
- 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 178cm.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Seating Area
- The seating area is located in the entrance foyer of Aldervale and Clearbrook building.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is 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 high visual contrast.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Seating available in this area includes: benches.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Ward (Aldervale)
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Ward Information
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- This is a rehabilitation ward.
- This is a male only ward.
- There are 18 side rooms available.
- There are 18 beds in total on the ward.
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Location and Access
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- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this ward.
- There is a bell at a height of 104cm.
- There is an intercom at a height of 112cm.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.