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A&E Entrance

Princess Elizabeth Hospital, Rue Mignot, St Andrews, Guernsey, GY6 8TW

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Introduction

  • The A&E Entrance gives access to level 2 of the hospital.

Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located outside the A&E entrance.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 350cm x 460cm (11ft 6in x 15ft 1in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the pedestrian entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 28m (30yd 1ft) from the pedestrian entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Accident and Emergency Pedestrian Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the main building.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 132cm (4ft 4in) wide.
  • Second set of doors View
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open automatically.
    • The doors are double width.
    • The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
  • Comments View
    • This entrance gives access to level 2 of the hospital.
    • Manual wheelchairs are available to transfer patients.

Reception

  • The desk is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the A&E entrance.
  • There is level access to reception from the entrance.
  • The reception desk is low (76cm or lower).
  • The desk is generally staffed.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a portable loop.
  • Staff are not trained to use the system.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service.
  • This venue does play background music.
  • Music is played sometimes in the reception area.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • Route finding signage is available.
  • The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

Accessible Toilet

  • The nearest accessible toilet facilities are located in the Outpatients area.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • The accessible male and female cubicles in the Outpaitients area also serve as standard toilets.

Additional Info

  • Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
  • Documents are available in different languages.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
  • There is not a dog toilet or toileting area.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
  • This service can be requested.