Access Guide
Getting To (Crucible Pharmacy)
- The most accessible route from the Huntsman Entrance - Accessible Parking and Drop-Off has slight ramps or slopes, uneven surfaces, a dropped kerb with tactile paving and bollards.
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- Access to the Crucible Pharmacy is via the Huntsman Building - Entrance 3.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- The Crucible Pharmacy is located on Level C of the Huntsman Building.
- The Crucible Pharmacy is approximately 2m from the Huntsman Building - Entrance 3.
- Enter via the Huntsman Building - Entrance 3.
Crucible Pharmacy is immediately on the left. - Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access.
- Some flooring along the route is shiny .
- There are not resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
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Parking (Huntsman Entrance - Accessible Parking and Drop-Off)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located on the south side of the hospital site, in front of the Huntsman Building.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 229cm (width) x 454cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 125cm.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
- The nearest designated bay is 31m from Huntsman Building - Entrance 3.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes, uneven surfaces and bollards.
- There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- Parking is free for all users.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
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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 in front of the Huntsman Building entrance.
Entrance (Huntsman Building - Entrance 3)
- This entrance is located on the south side of the hospital site.
- The approach to the entrance has bollards.
- 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 are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 151cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a high 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 153cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
- The minimum width between the bollards is 178cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Department / Service (Crucible Pharmacy)
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Location and Access
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- Crucible Pharmacy is located on Level C of the Huntsman Building.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- The width of the opening is 246cm.
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
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Facilities and Services
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- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- The seating is fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations is located on Level C of the Huntsman Building.
Counter (Crucible Pharmacy)
- The counter is located to the right as you enter the Pharmacy.
- The distance from the Crucible Pharmacy entrance is 5m.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 89cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- 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 with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- The seating is fixed.