Access Guide
Getting To (Building 59 - Linhope)
- The most accessible route from the Sycamore Unit car park has step-free level access and bollards.
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- Access to Building 59 - Linhope is via the main entrance.
- There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- Building 59 - Linhope is located in the secure area of the unit.
- Building 59 - Linhope is approximately 6m from the main entrance.
- Enter the Sycamore unit via the main entrance then proceed to the reception desk ahead.
- Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are not resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
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Parking (Sycamore Unit)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the right of the building entrance.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of block paving.
- There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are signposted but have no markings.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 220cm (width) x 464cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 27m from the main entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and bollards.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for visitors, Blue Badge holders and staff permit holders only.
- Parking is free for all users.
- Payment, signage and payment machines are due to be introduced early in 2025.
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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 next to the car park.
- The drop off point is also used as a bus stop.
Entrance (Sycamore Unit)
- This entrance is located at the front of the 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 single automatic door at this entrance.
- The door opens by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 102cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a second single automatic door.
- The second door opens by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 97cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The second door has a high visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Reception (Sycamore Unit)
- The reception is located ahead as you enter via the main entrance.
- The distance from the main entrance is 6m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
- The reception has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
Ward (Building 59 - Linhope)
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Ward Information
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- This is a complex personality disorder ward.
- This is a male only ward.
- There are 12 side rooms available.
- There are 12 beds in total on the ward.