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Warkworth

St. George's Park, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2NU

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Getting To (Warkworth)

  • The most accessible route from the main car park has step-free level access, uneven surfaces and bollards.
  • Access to Warkworth is via the St George's Hospital Main Entrance.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • Warkworth is located at the end of the East Wing corridor.
  • Warkworth is approximately 95m from the St George's Hospital Main Entrance.
  • Enter via St George's Hospital Main Entrance.
  • Proceed ahead across the main lobby to the East Wing corridor.
  • Follow the East Wing corridor to the end and Warkworth is located on the left.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • 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.
  • View more information on getting to and around the hospital (opens new tab).

Parking (St George's Park Main Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • 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.
  • 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 off the main road in the car park.
    • There is a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
  • Drop-off Point View
    • 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 (Warkworth)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is a mental health ward.
    • This is a male only 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 an intercom at a height of 116cm.
    • 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 80cm.
  • Visiting Hours View
    • Visiting times vary, please contact the ward in advance.