Access Guide
Getting To (Macmillan Cancer Support Centre)
- The most accessible route from the Accessible Parking to the Main Entrance has a slight ramp or slope and bollards.
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- Access to the Macmillan Cancer Support Centre is via the Main Entrance.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- The Macmillan Cancer Support Centre is located on the first floor of the main hospital building.
- The Macmillan Cancer Support Centre is approximately 11m from the Lifts 2 and 3.
- From the Main Entrance continue ahead down the corridor to the lift lobby.
Take Lift 2 or 3 to the first floor.
On exiting the lift, turn left from the lift lobby on the first floor and follow the corridor ahead.
Macmillan Cancer Support Centre is on the left. - Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and doors permanently held open.
- Some flooring along the route is shiny .
- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The following toilet facilities are available along the route; standard toilets and a toilet with adaptations (with right hand transfer).
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Parking (Accessible Parking)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located in front and to the left of the main hospital entrance.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
- There are 15+ 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 570cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
- The nearest designated bay is 30m from the main entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope, uneven surfaces and bollards.
- 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.
- Payment machines are located at the main hospital entrance.
- There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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Public Car Parks
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- Although Blue Badge parking is free, you must still register your car on the payment machine.
Entrance (Main Entrance)
- 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.
Lift (Lifts 2 and 3)
- The lift surveyed is located straight ahead from the main entrance.
- The distance from the main entrance is 30m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- The ground floor, first floor and second floor are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a medium 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.
- None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 130cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 154cm (width) x 250cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, a hearing assistance alarm system and an audible announcer.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
Department / Service (Macmillan Cancer Support Centre)
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Location and Access
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- The Macmillan Cancer Support Centre is located on the first floor of the main hospital building.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.
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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.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
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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 with armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations is located on the first floor hospital corridor.
Room (Quiet Room)
- The room is located to the left from the Macmillan Cancer Support Centre entrance.
- The distance from the Macmillan Cancer Support Centre entrance is 5m.
- 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 low 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 walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
- The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Seating Area (Macmillan Cancer Support Centre)
- The seating area is located ahead from the Macmillan Cancer Support Centre 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 room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- Some tables 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 no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.