Whipps Cross University Hospital 64512 reviews Whipps Cross Road, Leytonstone, London, England, E11 1NR Is part of: Barts Health NHS Trust Share your experiences of UK health and care services, Published on nhs.uk on 11/04/2015 at 01:01, other person has had a similar experience, Default There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre. The consultant doctors and the ward doctors are patient and deal with all sorts of people and from my observations treat everyone with respect. The height of the soap dispenser is 95cm. Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area. By clicking any link on this page you are giving your consent for us to set cookies. We are pleased that you are happy with the care provided at Whipps Cross hospital. Whipps Cross University Hospital, Whipps Cross Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 1NR. The drop-off point is located in front of the main entrance. Whipps Cross is one of our district general hospitals ideally located on the edge of Epping Forest, in the centre of Leytonstone. I felt the unit was well run despite waiting a little while to be discharged. wxpals.bartshealth@nhs.net There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope. The height of the towel dispenser is 145cm (4ft 9in). This information is for the entrance located facing Car Park 1, off Hospital Road. Enter via the Orange Zone main entrance and turn right. Whipps Cross University Hospital The height of the toilet roll holder is 84cm (2ft 9in). I was asked in at 7am ans to be fasting and was told it would happen soon. There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area. There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate. The name / number of the room surveyed was; Room 4. The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 300cm x 400cm (9ft 10in x 13ft 1in). The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear of the waiting area. Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are provided in the reception area. A key is not required for the accessible toilet. As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right. March 24, 2023. Filters can be used to select options such as completely step-free or maximum walking times. [2] Management passed from the Board of Guardians to the County Borough of West Ham council in 1930 as a result of the Local Government Act 1929. There is a/are general domestic waste disposal units. This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of Outpatients. The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 020 8535 6438. The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 360cm x 480cm (11ft 10in x 15ft 9in). On Friday of last week I was referred by my GP because of suspected skin cancer - to my amazement I then received a telephone call on Sunday offering me an appointment for yesterday. From Walthamstow Central, take the bus W19 from Stop: B in the Bus Station towards Ilford. Buses 257, 56, and 230 also stop near the hospital grounds at the Whipps Cross roundabout (around 200m to the Hospital Main Entrance.). The waiting room / area does not have background music playing. The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings. Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs and walking frames. Whipps Cross University Hospital is a large university hospital in the locality of Whipps Cross in Leytonstone and is within Epping Forest in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, London, England. The hospital is extremely dirty. Whipps Cross University Hospital Whipps Cross Road Leytonstone London E11 1NR Switchboard 020 8539 5522. . [4], During the First World War, the infirmary was used to treat wounded troops; a brass plaque in the main corridor has this inscription: "This tablet was erected to commemorate the visit of Their Majesties King George V & Queen Mary with H.R.H. The height of the reception counter is low (76cm or lower) . There is a/are female sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units. %%EOF Wood Street and Walthamstow Central are on the Great Anglia Train line from Liverpool Street to Chingford. Which then felt rushed as i was given a few items and that was it. There is/are 7 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park. There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available. - we'll pass your stories to the people in health and social care who can make a difference. The Hospital transferred to the new National Health Service in 1946 as part of the North East Metropolitan Regional Hospital Board. Your file is uploaded and ready to be published. The matron on Victory Ward is a dedicated nurse who really looks after her patients. "[5], By the end of the war, the infirmary had started to become a general hospital and the name was changed to Whipps Cross Hospital. There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance. A very heartfelt thank you to all the staff of Syringa ward for the excellent care and compassion towards my mother who sadly passed away today. The lighting levels at the reception point are good. History [ edit] Plane Tree Centre is/are located on the ground floor of the Outpatients building in Yellow Zone. There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance. This is the best entrance for car parks 1 and 2. There are some chairs with armrests available. DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam - NDSM Wharf - Tripadvisor by martina feeney - Posted on 08 April 2023. the doctor i saw last wednesday at rheumatology was very good, he explained everything i needed to know,, arranged xrays blood tests ect,, and he was so easy to talk to,, i have been attending a few years now,, and all the doctors and staff are very helpful and nice, Report review titled great treatment as unsuitable, Dear Martina Feeney The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in). We are a leading centre for disorders of the female reproductive system and have a skilled team of specialists working across our hospitals. 59 0 obj <>stream As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides. There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people. Your IP: There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below. This venue does not play background music. Ground. If our guide needs updating - just let us know using this form. The audiologist whose name I sadly don't know is a real credit to the hospital. Caesarean Scar Disorder: Amsterdam UMC defines a new clinical condition. 203.166.217.20 For more information about what these symbols mean, view our Accessibility Symbols Guide. There are volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital. To obtain mobility aids please contact Hospital Main Building Reception. The staff in each department, especially the nurses and Doctors in Acute assessment 1 and Victory Ward are exceptional, kind people who ensure that their patients are given the best care. Whipps Cross Hospital Site map and wayfinding system Key to Symbols: Male, female & disabled toilets Lift Stairs Teabar (or drinks vending machine) Restaurant Payphone Help Desk Bike Park Pay & Display Car Park Car Park for Disabled People Bus Stop Bus Route Entrance = Temporarily closed BUS ROUTE Social Sorbus Workers House Unit Main Entrance 1 Chest Clinic To Whipps Cross Road BUS ROUTE BUS ROUTE MRI 1 2 Medical Photography Social Workers 3 Learning Centre Just Learning Nursery CT 4 Emergency Assessment Unit HOSPITAL ROAD Emergency Medical Centre Shop Restaurant 5 The Retreat & Quiet Area 6 Board Room BUS ROUTE Accident & Emergency Entrance Accident & Emergency 7 8 X-Ray GP and Outpatient X-Ray Continence Advisory Service EUCC BRIDGE ROAD BRIDGE AMBULANCES ONLY A&E Drop Off ICU 9 4 10 11 GROUND FLOOR Medical Education Centre Pre Operative Assessment Unit Tomswood Unit BACK ROAD Byron 12 13 14 Acorn Unit ONE WAY TRAFFIC Margaret Centre Woodlands Day Unit Connaught Day Hospital HOSPITAL ROAD To James Lane To James Lane BUS ROUTE 2 Eye Treatment Centre Childrens Outpatients FIRST FLOOR Outpatients Reception A&E Bus Drop Off Maternity 3 Renal Unit Plane Tree Outpatients A & B 1st Floor Poplar Ward 1st Floor Primrose Ward 1st Floor Rowan Ward 1st Floor Therapies 2nd Floor Syringa Ward 2nd Floor Sage Ward 1st Floor Department of Sexual Health 2nd Floor Sycamore Ward. The Gillian Hanson Centre | AccessAble Thank you for taking time to contact us with feedback. There is step free access to the reception point. We look forward to hearing from you There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room. endstream endobj startxref From Leytonstone High Road station, take the bus 257 from Stop: F towards Walthamstow Central bus station. There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area. The height of the towel dispenser is 115cm (3ft 9in). Donated books are always welcomed. Various staff members asked if we needed directions, and even the friendly tea lady in the eye department added to the positivity. It is managed by Barts Health NHS Trust. In 1889 the West Ham Board of Guardians purchased Forest House with 44 acres (18ha) of grounds at Whipps Cross in Leytonstone, with the intention of building a workhouse. Baby change facilities are located within the venue. 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