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Disabled Access Guide for Royal Hospital School Dentist
Royal Hospital School
Holbrook
Suffolk
IP9 2RX
Tel: 01473 326 231
Fax: 01473 326 276
Email: karen@rhsdentist.co.uk
Web: http://www.rhsdentist.co.uk
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Introduction
This dentist is strictly for school pupils only.
It is not for public use.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Monday | 14:00 - 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Tuesday | 14:00 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Wednesday | 14:00 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Thursday | 14:00 - 17:30 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Friday | 14:00 - 17:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the village.
This venue is situated in Holbrook.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Manningtree.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
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 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
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 uneven surfaces.
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 (Health Centre Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Health Centre.
There is not level access to the service.
The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The intercom is not in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 124cm (4ft ) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 86cm (2ft 9in) wide.
Level Change (Health Centre 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 moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Inside Access
There is level access once inside the venue.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is available only on request.
The system is a portable loop.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played in some parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet and vinyl.
Waiting Room / Area
There is a waiting room / area.
The waiting room / area is 16m (17yd) from the main entrance.
There is level access into the waiting room / area.
There are doors into the waiting room / area.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 81cm (2ft 7in) wide.
The type of flooring is carpet.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No tables are permanently fixed.
Some chairs have armrests.
Announcements are in person.
Lighting levels are medium.
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 no children's play area.
Consultation / Treatment Room
There are 1 consultation / treatment rooms available.
The room surveyed was Surgery Room.
The consultation / treatment room is 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.
There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.
The type of flooring is vinyl.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
There is not a bed/couch.
There is a chair.
The chair is adjustable.
All chairs have armrests.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No tables are permanently fixed.
A hoist is not available.
Lighting levels are bright.
The room does have background music playing.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is no additional signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 25m (27yd) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located on the boys ward.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is not a unisex toilet.
This is the boys toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 150cm (4ft 9in x 4ft 11in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in accessible toilets
Wall mounted rails are not available.
There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
There are not mirrors in the accessible toilet.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is not a sink.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible 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 drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
The girls toilet has similar specifications.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located as you enter the girls ward .
The female toilets are 22m (24yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located on the left of the boys ward as you enter.
The male toilets are 25m (27yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Additional Information
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 not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
