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Entrance (Wheelchair Access)

This entrance is located at the front of the hospital, to the right of the main entrance.
The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces and bollards.
The entrance area is clearly signed.
There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
The ramp has a slight gradient.
The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
There is an entry system at a height of 110cm.
There is an intercom at a height of 142cm.
There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
The doors open by sliding.
The width of the opening is 134cm.
There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
The doors have a high visual contrast.
There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 106cm.
There is a second set of double automatic doors .
The second set of doors open by sliding.
The width of the opening is 140cm.
The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
There is step-free level access as you enter.

This entrance is located at the front of the hospital, opposite the Visitor Car Park.
The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces and 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 161cm.
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 140cm.
The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
There is step-free level access as you enter.
There is an open gap before and beyond the doors. The width of the gap is 190cm.

The reception is located to the left after entering via the main entrance.
The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
There is step-free level access to reception.
The height of the reception desk is 119cm.
There is a lowered section at the desk.
The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
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.