Access Guide
Getting To (Bereavement Services)
- The most accessible route from the Grosvenor Wing Blue Badge Bays has a slight ramp or slope.
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- Access to Bereavement Services is via the Grosvenor Wing entrance.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- Bereavement Services is located on the ground floor of Grosvenor Wing.
- Bereavement Services is approximately 50m from the Grosvenor Wing entrance.
- Enter via the Grosvenor Wing entrance and follow the main corridor.
At the end of the main corridor, turn right and the entrance to Bereavement Services is on the left hand side. - Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- Some flooring along the route is shiny and patterned.
- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a changing places facility and standard toilets.
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Parking (Grosvenor Wing - Blue Badge Bays)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located off Perimeter Road.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 232cm (width) x 478cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 124cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 8m from the Grosvenor Wing entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- 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 on Perimeter Road.
- There is no dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
- Pick up and drop off only applies between 6am to 8pm with 20 minutes maximum stay.
No parking between 8pm and 6am.
Entrance (Grosvenor Wing)
- This entrance is located at the front of the hospital, off Perimeter Road.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 150cm.
- 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 170cm.
- The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Department / Service (Bereavement Services)
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Location and Access
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- Bereavement Services is located on the ground floor of Grosvenor Wing.
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- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is a bell at a height of 142cm.
- There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 90cm.
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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 no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
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Facilities and Services
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- There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations is located on the ground floor of Grosvenor Wing.
Seating Area (Bereavement Services)
- The seating area is located to the right from the department entrance.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is not 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 high visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Room (Family Room)
- The room is located ahead from the Bereavement Services entrance.
- The distance from Bereavement Services entrance is 3m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is no 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 door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.