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Disabled Access Guide for Surgical Appliances
St Peter′s Hospital
Guildford Road
Chertsey
Surrey
KT16 0PZ
Tel: 01932 722007
Fax: 01932 874757
Web: http://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk
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Introduction
Surgical Appliances is located on The Ramp.
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 | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 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 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 loose chippings.
The car park surface is loose chippings.
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 (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The intercom is in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.
There is an internal entrance to the unit from The Ramp.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope bypasses the steps.
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 a level landing at the top of the ramp.
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 5 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are shallow.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
Outside Access (Access from The Ramp)
This information is for the entrance located on The Ramp hospital corridor.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in) wide.
Level Change (Access from The Ramp)
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 steep.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Waiting Room / Area
There is a waiting room / area.
The waiting room / area is 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
There is level access into the waiting room / area.
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.
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 a television.
The television does have subtitles.
There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
There are no vending machines.
There is no children's play area.
Inside Access
There is level access once inside the venue.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Consultation / Treatment Room
There are 2 consultation / treatment rooms available.
The room surveyed was 1.
The consultation / treatment room is 7m (22ft 11in) 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 by sliding.
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 110cm (3ft 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 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 22m (24yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located to the right as you enter, on 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 width of the adapted toilet door is 86cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 146cm x 260cm (4ft 9in x 8ft 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 78cm (2ft 6in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
It is not a push button style of alarm.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is not 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 the left.
There is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 6in).
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 111cm (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 poor.
The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
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
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are not available.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
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.
Children are welcomed at the venue.
