Access Guide
Getting To (Operating Theatre Reception)
- 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 Operating Theatre Reception is via the Huntsman Building - Entrance 3.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- The Operating Theatre Reception is located on Level E of the Huntsman Building.
- The Operating Theatre Reception is approximately 8m from the Huntsman Building Lifts - NGL 2 and 3.
- Enter via the Huntsman Building - Entrance 3.
Continue ahead to the bank of lifts on the left.
Take the lift to Level E.
Exit the lift to the left and Operating Theatre Reception will be ahead. - Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
- Some flooring along the route is shiny and patterned.
- 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 changing places facility, a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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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.
Lift (Huntsman Building - NGL 2 and 3)
- The lift surveyed is located off the Huntsman Building main corridor.
- The distance from Huntsman Building Entrance 3 is 40m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- Level B, C, D, E, F and G are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high visual contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast and tactile markings.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 129cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 146cm (width) x 244cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast and tactile markings.
- The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.
Entrance (Operating Theatre Reception)
- This entrance is located on Level E of the Huntsman Building.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is an intercom at a height of 129cm.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 67cm.
- The door has a low visual contrast.
Reception (Operating Theatre Reception)
- The reception is located on Level E of the Huntsman Building.
- The distance from the Operating Theatre Reception entrance is 1m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 109cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the desk.
- The reception has windows.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
- There is not 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.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
Wheelchair Stations
- If you have mobility issues and need help getting around the site, you can access a hospital wheelchair from one of the wheelchair stations, located at main entrances.
- You may need a £1 coin or trolley token to access a chair.
- If you have any issues, please speak to a volunteer, receptionist or porter who will be able to assist.
- Locations can be found here.