I had an appointment to see a surgeon (in the National Treatment Centre) wrt a severe leg injury. My injury meant that I needed a wheelchair to get around. It also meant that I could not drive. My wife and I used the bus and got off at the main hospital entrance, through the building to A&E entrance/exit and were then confronted by a significant slope up to the NTC entrance which was not ideal for a wheelchair. It did not help that it was raining heavily and that there is no covered walkway on this part of the access route.
As all buses pass by within 10 metres of the NTC entrance, are there any suggestions / plans for a bus stop being built there? Access to the NTC from the bus stops in Hayfield Road also involve slopes and no weather protection.
We are encouraged to use public transport to access the hospital facilities. If public transport is the only option, this set up makes it extremely difficult for patients with mobility issues (wheelchair, crutches) to access the NTC. Can I suggest an additional bus stop be trialled close to the NTC entrance?
"Access to the Orthopaedic Centre"
About: Trauma & orthopaedics / Orthopaedic National Treatment Centre Trauma & orthopaedics Orthopaedic National Treatment Centre KY2 5AH
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