Access Guide
Getting To (Gibside Ward)
- The most accessible route from the Blue-Badge bays has a very easy slope.
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- Access to the Gibside Ward is via the external Gibside ward entrance.
- There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- The Gibside ward is located at the rear of Arran House.
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Parking (Gibside Ward)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located opposite the entrance and around the corner of the building.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 260cm (width) x 502cm (depth).
- The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
- The width of the marked zone is 103cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 81m from the Gibside ward external entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope and uneven surfaces.
- The journey from the blue badge bays involves walking along an access road.
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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 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 not 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 not a designated drop-off point available.
Entrance (Gibside Ward)
- This entrance is located at the rear 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 an intercom at a height of 148cm.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 91cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a high visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Ward (Gibside Ward)
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Ward Information
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- This is an affective disorders ward.
- This is a shared ward.
- There are 10 side rooms available.
- There are 10 beds in total on the ward.
- There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
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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 an intercom at a height of 146cm.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 94cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
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Visiting Hours
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- There are no set visiting times, please contact the ward in advance.
- Protected meal times are between 12:00 - 13:00 and 17:00 - 18:00.