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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The hospital is located off the A607 (Thorpe Road) to the east of Melton Mowbray town centre. There are two access roads as you approach from the town but the first one is no longer in use.
  • There are 4 onsite car parks for staff and visitors. The main one is located outside the main building. Additional car parks are situated at the side of the main building and at the front of the Physiotherapy/Birth Centre building.
• By Bus View
  • There are no onsite bus stops. There is a bus stop on the A607 (Thorpe Road) which is 0.2 miles away.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Melton Mowbray. The hospital is 0.6 miles from the train station (11 min walk). To walk to the hospital from the station turn left as you exit the station car park into Burton Street and proceed north until you reach the town centre. When the road forks bear right until you reach the High Street and then turn right into Sherrard Street which is the A606. Follow this road until it becomes Thorpe Road (the A607) and the hospital will be on the right hand side.

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Opening Times (Speech Therapy)

• Access is by appointment only.

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Bus Stop(s) and Drop-off Point(s)

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• Bus Stop(s) View
  • There is not an onsite bus stop.
• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is not a/are not clearly marked onsite drop-off point(s).
  • The nearest drop-off point is located outside the main building.

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Parking

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• Parking View
  • The venue does not have a dedicated car park.
  • The nearest car park is located outside the main building. There are marked bays in the main car park which are approximately 95 metres from the Speech Therapy entrance and 110 metres from the PCT Trust entrance. Assistance may be required for some wheelchair users as there are dropped kerbs, an access road crossing and slight slopes along the route. Dropped kerbs do have tactile paving.

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Outside Access (Speech Therapy Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading up to the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up.
  • The width of the ramp or slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• Step Details View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).

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Outside Access (PCT Trust Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 64cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading up to the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step Details View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.

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Getting Around The Building (PCT Trust Offices)

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• Access View
  • There is not step free access throughout the building.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • Lighting levels of at least 100 lux at floor level, were recorded in some corridors surveyed.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in public areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.

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Getting Around The Building (Speech Therapy)

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
• Circulation View
  • There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • Lighting levels of at least 100 lux at floor level, were recorded in all corridors surveyed.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in public areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.

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Waiting Area(s) (PCT Trust Offices)

• There is a/are waiting area(s) along the circulation route(s).
• The seats do not have armrests.
• There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area(s).
• There is not a/are not flashing fire alarm beacon(s) within the waiting area(s).

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Other Floors (PCT Trust Offices)

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps do not have handrails.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are staff offices.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (PCT Trust Offices)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The accessible toilet surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • This accessible toilet is located off the main corridor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 320cm (5ft 11in x 10ft 6in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm in front of the seat.
  • The toilet has a non slip floor.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • There is not a standard shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 136cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 116cm (3ft 10in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • Lighting levels are at least 100 lux at floor level.

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Standard Toilet(s) (PCT Trust Offices)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located off of the waiting area.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
  • The tap type is push.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • Lighting levels are at least 100 lux at floor level.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Speech Therapy)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located off the waiting area.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • Lighting levels are not at least 100 lux at floor level.

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Related Access Guides

• Melton Mowbray Hospital - Main Building link (new tab) - click here.
• Melton Mowbray Hospital - Children's Community House link (new tab) - click here.
• Melton Mowbray Hospital - Physiotherapy Department link (new tab) - click here.
• Melton Mowbray Hospital - St Mary's Birth Centre link (new tab) - click here.