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Disabled Access Guide for Education Centre
Ashford Hospital
London Road
Ashford
Middlesex
TW15 3AA
Tel: 01784 884488
Fax: 01784 884881
Web: http://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include seminar rooms, a lecture theatre and the Health Sciences Library.
Opening times for the Education Centre depend on timetabling.
The Education Centre is located on the 1st floor of the Education Block.
There is a hopper shuttle bus which runs between Ashford and St Peter's hospital sites Monday - Friday, 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 limited capacity and no secure storage available.
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Ashford.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Ashford.
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 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 13 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.8m x 5m (12ft 5in x 16ft 4in).
The nearest designated bay is 16m (17yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 45m (49yd) from the main entrance.
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/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
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.
The car park is pay and display.
Outside Access (Hospital - Main 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 double width.
The door opening is 186cm (6ft 1in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 186cm (6ft 1in) wide.
Level Change (Hospital - Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Other Floors (Main Hospital)
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
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.
Lift (Main Hospital)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located on both sides as you enter.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
The lift is 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 2.8m x 1.9m (9ft 2in x 6ft 2in).
The clear door width is 110cm.
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 have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
There are identical lifts on either side of the lobby area.
Outside Access (Centre Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on the 1st floor corridor.
There is level access to the service.
Level access is via lift.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in) wide.
Inside Access
There is level access once inside the venue.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet.
Theatre / Opera House (Lecture Theatre)
There are not designated spaces for wheelchair users.
Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
A companion may sit with you.
Companions sit behind or beside the patron.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.
Outside Access (Library Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located off the Education Centre.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are permanently held open.
The door opening is 127cm (4ft 2in) wide.
Reception (Library)
The desk is 2m (6ft 6in) from the entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk does not have a lowered section.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Library
This library does not house a regular supply of books in Braille.
This library does not house a regular supply of books in large print.
This library does not house a regular supply of books on tape or disc.
There is an ordering service.
It takes approximately 3-7 days to process an order.
The library does not have computers with accessible software.
| Day | Opening Times (Health Sciences Library) |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Monday | 13:30 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:30 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:30 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Thursday | 13:30 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Friday | 13:30 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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 Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
There is tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 13m (14yd) from the 1st floor entrance.
The adapted toilet is located within the entrance to the standard female toilets.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens inwards and outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 250cm x 250cm (8ft 2in x 8ft 2in).
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 84cm (2ft 9in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is 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 not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
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 44cm (1ft 5in).
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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located on the left as you enter.
The female toilets are 11m (12yd) from the 1st floor entrance.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located on the right as you enter.
The male toilets are 3m (9ft 10in) from the 1st floor entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
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.
