Access Guide
Getting To (Outpatients - Clinic A)
- The most accessible route from the rear accessible parking has step-free level access and bollards.
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- Access to Outpatients - Clinic A is via the Rear Entrance - automatic doors.
- There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- Outpatients - Clinic A is located on the first floor, within Surgical Reception.
- Outpatients - Clinic A is approximately 25m from the Outpatients Services lifts.
- Enter the hospital via the Rear Entrance - automatic doors and go ahead past the main reception.
- After reception, turn right to the Outpatient Services lifts.
- Take a lift to the first floor.
- Head to the left, and go through the Surgical Reception entrance.
- Clinic A is ahead on the right.
- Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
- Some flooring along the route is shiny and patterned.
- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- The following toilet facilities are available along the route; standard toilets.
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Parking (Rear Accessible Parking)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the rear of the hospital, along Grafton Way.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of block paving.
- There are 10 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 416cm (depth).
- There are no hatched/marked zones.
- The nearest designated bay is 30m from the Rear Entrance - automatic doors.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and bollards.
- There is a space of 120cm around the bays which is not marked or hatched.
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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 (Rear Entrance - Automatic Doors)
- This entrance is located at the rear of the hospital building, along Beaumont Place.
- 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 is an intercom at a height of 133cm.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 127cm.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open towards you.
- There is a push pad at a height of 91cm.
- The width of the opening is 169cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 91cm.
Lift (Outpatients Services Lifts)
- The lift surveyed is located at the front of the ground floor podium.
- The distance from the Rear Entrance - automatic doors is 25m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- The basement, lower ground, ground, first and second floor 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 tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
- The majority of the external controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 119cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 199cm (width) x 182cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a medium visual contrast.
- Some of the internal lift 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, with unshaded light sources.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
Entrance (Surgical Reception Entrance)
- This entrance is located on the first floor of the podium.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is a buzzer at a height of 117cm.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 135cm.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance.
- The doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 168cm.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 120cm.
Department / Service (Outpatients - Clinic A)
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Location and Access
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- Clinic A is located on the first floor, within Surgical Reception.
- 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 200cm.
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout.
- The 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 provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
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Facilities and Services
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- There are 7 consultation/medical rooms available.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations is located on the ground floor, along the corridor to the restaurant.
Reception (Outpatients - Clinic A)
- The reception is located on the left as you enter Outpatients - Clinic A.
- The distance from the Clinic A entrance is 1m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 118cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
- The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- 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 without armrests.
Consultation / Medical Room (Consulting Room)
- There are 7 consultation/medical rooms available.
- The room surveyed was; A5.
- The room is located off the Clinic A waiting area.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 132cm.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- 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 flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 200cm.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
- Some furniture is fixed.
- 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.