Access Guide
Summary
- This is a clinic.
- Services within the building include: General Practice consultation, nurse administered treatments, Dermatology, Minor Operations, Physiotherapy, Mental Health.
Getting Here (Castle Place Practice)
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By Road
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- Castle Place Practice is located on Kennedy Way.
The practice can be accessed via the A361 to the north by taking the third exit at the Bolham Roundabout onto the A3126.
Proceed along this road, taking the third exit at the roundabout onto Kennedy Way, then the Castle Place Practice will be located on the right.
It can also be accessed via the M5 to the east by taking the 27 exit on to the A361 and continuing along the A361 until you reach the roundabout.
At the roundabout, take the first exit on to the A3126.
Proceed along this road, taking the third exit at the roundabout onto Kennedy Way, then the Castle Place Practice will be located on the right.
For sat nav location enter EX16 6NP. - Patient and visitor car parking is available within the open air/surface car park, which is located in front of the practice.
There are clearly marked Blue Badge bays located within the car park.
- Castle Place Practice is located on Kennedy Way.
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By Bus
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- The nearest available bus stop is located along Kennedy Way and is directly in front of the Castle Place Practice.
The services provided at this bus stop include the 1, 343, 346, 348, 349, 351, 352, 353, 398 and the EXE Valley Market and Community Bus.
- The nearest available bus stop is located along Kennedy Way and is directly in front of the Castle Place Practice.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Tiverton Parkway.
The station is located along Station Road and is approximately 8.5 miles from the practice.
- The nearest train station is Tiverton Parkway.
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Useful Links
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- For information on bus providers please use the link below.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For information on an alternate bus provider please use the link below.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For information on train providers at Tiverton Parkway train station please use the link below.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For information on Tiverton Parkway train station please use the link below.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance (Castle Place Practice)
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request, large print on request and different languages on request.
- There is a wheelchair to borrow to use around the building.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- There is a/are hearing assistance system(s) available.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 24/08/2023.
- The hearing loop was working at the time of testing.
- Home visits services are available.
Parking (Castle Place Practice)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located in front of the Practice.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 250cm x 490cm (8ft 2in x 16ft 1in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Practice entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 11m (12yd 1in) from the Practice entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are dropped kerbs.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Morrisons.
- The car park is located on the opposite side of the A3126 Kennedy Way.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Opening Times (Castle Place Practice)
- Monday 08:30 - 18:00.
- Tuesday 08:30 - 18:00.
- Wednesday 08:30 - 18:00.
- Thursday 08:30 - 18:00.
- Friday 08:30 - 18:00.
- Saturday 09:00 - 16:00.
- Sunday Closed.
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Comments
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- The practice is open on a Saturday on alternate weeks.
Outside Access (Castle Place Practice - Main Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Practice.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 103cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 103cm.
Reception (Castle Place Practice)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to your left after entering the Practice.
- The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Practice entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
- The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+).
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 24/08/2023.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
- There is a touch screen.
- Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are provided in the reception area.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- The type of flooring is carpet.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
- There are seats with armrests on both sides.
- The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
- There is a television.
- Subtitles are available.
- Vending machines are not available.
- A water dispenser is not available.
- There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Getting Around (Castle Place Practice)
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building.
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Circulation
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- There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet and vinyl.
- Handrails are not provided in corridors.
- Seating is provided in corridors.
- There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Signage and Wayfinding
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in public areas.
- There is a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing system is located at reception.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Consultation Room 12)
- There is / are 13 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Consultation Room 12.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are light.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- A hoist is not available.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
- All chairs have armrests available.
- All tables are permanently fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- All consulting rooms are similar in layout and size.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located in the corridor between reception and Consulting Rooms 9 -13.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Practice entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is not a radar key.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The visual contrast between the external door and wall is medium.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 176cm (4ft 11in x 5ft 9in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 58cm from floor level.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and clinical waste disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 159cm and 171cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a wall which acts as a backrest.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 94cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 107cm (3ft 6in).
- The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- There is a flip down baby change table available.
- The height of the baby change table is 90cm.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The male toilet is located in the corridor between reception and Consulting Rooms 9 -13.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m from the Practice entrance.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- It was not possible to access the female toilet.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever twist.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
