Access Guide
Getting To (Alnmouth)
- The most accessible route from the Main Car Park has step-free level access, uneven surfaces and bollards.
- Access to Alnmouth is via the St George's Hospital Main Entrance.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
- Alnmouth is located off the East Wing corridor.
- Alnmouth is approximately 55m from the St George's Hospital Main Entrance.
- Enter via the St George's Hospital Main Entrance.
- Proceed ahead across the main lobby to the East Wing corridor.
- Follow the East Wing corridor and Alnmouth is located on the left.
- Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access.
- Some flooring along the route is shiny.
- 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 toilet with adaptations (with right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (St George's Park Main Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located in front of the hospital.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
- 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 374cm (width) x 570cm (depth).
- There are no hatched/marked zones.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
- The nearest designated bay is 8m from the Main Entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access, uneven surfaces and bollards.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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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 off the main road in the car park.
- There is a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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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 in front of the main entrance.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.
Entrance (Main Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front of the building.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is 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.
- There is an intercom at a height of 100cm.
- There is an intercom at a height of 152cm.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 155cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- 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 150cm.
- The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Ward (Alnmouth)
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Ward Information
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- This is a mental health ward.
- This is a female only 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 102cm.
- There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
- One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
- The locked door can be opened on request.
- The doors open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 82cm.
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Visiting Hours
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- Visiting times vary, please contact the ward in advance.
