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Disabled Access Guide for Children′s Unit
St Peter′s Hospital
Guildford Road
Chertsey
Surrey
KT16 0PZ
Tel: 01932 722508
Fax: 01932 874757
Web: http://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk
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Introduction
The Children's Unit is located on level 3 of the Outpatients Wing.
There is a hopper shuttle bus which runs between Ashford and St Peter's hospital sites, on Monday to Friday only, and is freely available to all staff, patients and visitors.
Wheelchairs, baby buggies, pushchairs and walking frames cannot be accepted on the hopper bus due to the limited capacity of the vehicles and no secure storage available on the vehicles.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:45 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:45 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:45 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 08:45 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 08:45 - 16:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Chertsey.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Chertsey.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.
Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 25 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.8m x 4.8m (12ft 5in x 15ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 2m (6ft 6in) from the Level 1 entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 20m (22yd) from the Level 1 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.
Outside Access (Level 1 Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.
Outside Access (Level 2 Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1-2-3.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
Escalators can be used to access other floors.
The floors which are accessible by escalator are 2-3.
The escalator steps are clearly marked.
The head and foot of the escalators are clearly marked.
The lighting level is bright.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located at the rear of the foyer.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1-2-3.
The lift is 28m (30yd) from the level 2 entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.5m x 2.3m (4ft 11in x 7ft 6in).
The clear door width is 130cm.
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are not within reach for a wheelchair user.
The controls are over 130cm from floor level.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
There are 2 identical lifts available at this location.
Outside Access (Unit Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on level 3 of the Outpatients Wing.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 170cm (5ft 6in) wide.
Reception
The desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the unit entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Waiting Room / Area
There is a waiting room / area.
The waiting room / area is 2m (6ft 6in) from the entrance.
There is level access into the waiting room / area.
The type of flooring is vinyl.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No tables are permanently fixed.
All chairs have armrests.
Announcements are in person.
Information in other languages and formats is available on request.
Lighting levels are bright.
The room does not have background music playing.
There is no television.
There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
There are no vending machines.
There is a children's play area.
Inside Access
There is level access once inside the venue.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
Consultation / Treatment Room
There are 6 consultation / treatment rooms available.
The room surveyed was 1.
The consultation / treatment room is 20m (22yd) from the entrance.
There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 75cm (2ft 5in) wide.
The type of flooring is carpet.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
There is a bed/couch.
The bed/couch is adjustable.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No tables are permanently fixed.
A hoist is available.
The hoist is manual.
A sling is available.
The sling is attached by loop.
Lighting levels are bright.
The room does not have background music playing.
A flashing alarm is not available.
A vibrating alarm is not available.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 18m (20yd) from the unit entrance.
The adapted toilet is located off the main corridor.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 200cm x 290cm (6ft 6in x 9ft 6in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 65cm (2ft 1in).
There is not a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is twist/turn.
There is not a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There is a shelf within the adapted toilet.
The shelf is not higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 4in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
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.
There is a sink.
The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 80cm (2ft 7in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
The adapted toilet is in a cubicle located within the children's toilets.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located off the main corridor.
The female and male toilets are 18m (20yd) from the unit entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
