Access Guide
Getting To (Rheumatology)
- The most accessible route from the Entrance 26 - Accessible Parking has step-free level access.
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- Access to Rheumatology is via the Entrance 26.
- There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- Rheumatology is located on Level D of the Vickers Corridor.
- Rheumatology is approximately 8m from the the Metabolic Bone Centre entrance.
- Enter via Entrance 26.
Turn left and enter the Metabolic Bone Centre entrance.
Continue ahead and turn right at the end of the corridor.
Rheumatology is then located on the left. - Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access and automatic doors.
- 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 left hand transfer).
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Parking (Entrance 26 - Accessible Parking)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located on the south side of the hospital site, next to Entrance 26.
- 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 474cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
- The nearest designated bay is 8m from Entrance 28.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
- 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 not a designated drop-off point available.
Entrance (Metabolic Bone Unit - Entrance 26)
- This entrance is located on the south-west side of the hospital site.
- 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 level access at the entrance.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 133cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is a second single manual door.
- The door has a locked extension leaf.
- The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
- The second door is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 88cm.
- The second door has a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Entrance (Metabolic Bone Centre)
- This entrance is located on Level D of Vickers corridor.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 102cm.
- The doors have a medium visual contrast.
Department / Service (Rheumatology)
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Location and Access
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- Rheumatology is located on Level D, off the Vickers corridor.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 156cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
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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 medium visual contrast.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
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Facilities and Services
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- There are 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- The seating is fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations is located on Level D of the Vickers Corridor.
Seating Area (Waiting Area)
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Location and Access
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- The waiting area is located ahead and to the left from the Rheumatology department entrance, off the main corridor.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- The chairs are fixed.
- The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Consultation / Medical Room (Consulting Room)
- There are 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
- The room surveyed was; Consulting Room 1.
- The room is located off the main department corridor.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 77cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 181cm.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Standard Changing Room (Rheumatology)
- The changing room surveyed is located at the end of the Rheumatology department corridor.
- The distance from the Rheumatology entrance is 9m.
- The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the changing room.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- Facilities in the changing room include: a chair/stool and a locker.
- Additional features include: coat hooks and a shelf.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
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.