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Location

Comments View
- Click here for access information of the overall hospital grounds.
- Click here for details of the parking available within the hospital
- The bus stop on Monks Orchard Road is within 150m of the main entrance gate and the main reception.
- The other buildings are spread across a very large site, up to 800m from the main entrance gates.

By Road View
- Bethlem Royal Hospital is located to the South of Beckenham just off the A232 (Wickham Road). The hospital site can be accessed from the west and Croydon via the A23 and A232 and from the East and M25 via the A21 and A232.
- The Hospital has areas of parking located outside all services. Please see specific service guides for more detailed information.
By Bus View
- The nearest bus stop is Bethlem Royal Hospital located on Monks Orchard Road and approximately 160 metres from the main hospital entrance. The number 356 service stops here.
By Train View
- The nearest train station is Eden Park which is approximately 0.7 miles away (2 min drive). The station is accessed via Monks Orchard Road and Upper Elmers End Road.
Useful Links View
- The following link is for Traveline Journey Planner.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

The venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 300cm x 500cm (9ft 10in x 16ft 5in).
The nearest Blue Badge bay is 21m (22yd 2ft) from the Alexandra House entrance 1.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
The car park surface is tarmac.
There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.

Comments View
- The nearest designated bay to Alexandra House entrance 2 is 40m.
- The nearest designated bay to Alexandra House entrance 3 is 65m.
- The nearest designated bay to Alexandra House (Occupational Health) is 40m.
- The nearest designated bay to Gate Lodge is 30m. There is a dropped kerb between the bay and the entrance.

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access into the venue.
There is an intercom at this entrance.
The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
The door(s) is / are single.
The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).

Comments View
- The lower intercom is 88cm high.
- This entrance leads to the main reception.

There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
The ramp/slope is located to the right of the entrance, off the driveway from the main entrance gate.
The ramp/slope is permanent.
There is 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.
The width of the ramp/slope is 126cm (4ft 2in).

The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the Alexandra House entrance 1 - Main Reception.
There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
The desk/counter is staffed.
The lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The type of system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the system.
There is not a bell to attract attention.
There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk/counter.

The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the Alexandra House entrance 1 - Main Reception.
There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
The desk/counter is staffed.
The lighting levels are medium.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The type of system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the system.
There is not a bell to attract attention.
There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk/counter.

Comments View
- The nearest public accessible toilet is in the Community Centre, over 200m away.
- Please see the guide to the Community Centre for details.

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located straight ahead as you enter the main reception entrance.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main reception entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
- Lighting levels are medium.

Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.
Staff are trained to BSL level (unknown at time of research).
There are mobility aids available.
The mobility aids available include mobile hoists, wheelchairs, shower chairs, commodes, walking sticks, walking frames, hoist slings and adjustable beds.
To obtain mobility aids please contact reception.