Access Guide
Getting To (PALS and Bereavement Service)
- 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 PALS and Bereavement Service is via the Main Entrance.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- The PALS and Bereavement Service is located on the ground floor of the main hospital building.
- The PALS and Bereavement Service is approximately 15m from the Main Entrance.
- From the Main Entrance continue ahead and then left past reception.
The PALS and Bereavement Service is behind reception. - Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access.
- Some flooring along the route is shiny .
- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is not 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.
Consultation / Medical Room (Meeting Room)
- There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
- The room surveyed was; Meeting Room.
- The room is located behind the hospital reception.
- 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 low visual contrast.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.