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Beckfield And Section 136 Suite

Hopewood Park, Waterworks Road, Ryhope, Sunderland, SR2 0NB

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Getting To (Beckfield)

Parking (Springrise, Shoredrift and Beckfield)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the front of Beckfield.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 226cm (width) x 470cm (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 42m from the Beckfield entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • 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 a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (185cm x 210cm).
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Beckfield Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located to the right side of Beckfield 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 is a bell at a height of 116cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 124cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Seating Area (Beckfield)

  • The seating area is located to the right of the Beckfield entrance.
  • 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • 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 (Beckfield)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is an intensive care ward.
    • This is a shared ward.
    • There are 14 side rooms available.
    • There are 14 beds in total on the ward.
  • Location and Access View
    • 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 134cm.
    • There is an intercom at a height of 142cm.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 84cm.

Entrance (Section 136 Suite)

  • This entrance is located to the left side of Beckfield Building.
  • 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 steep gradient with resting areas.
  • There is a bell at a height of 130cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 137cm.
  • There is a fob reader at a height of 121cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.