Walk from QEUH Hospital
5
5
Date of visit: September 2024
I have experience of challenges around: moving around, speaking or communicating and understanding.
Overall Rating
Excellent
We had a family member in the nearby neuro rehab facility at the QEUH for a long term stay. We were struggling for things to do during visits that were wheelchair friendly. We decided on breaking loose from the hospital grounds on a sunny day and visit Dobbies. It is a 20 or so minute walk from the facility - pavements are generally okay. All crossing points bar one has a lower kerb. On the walk back there is part of the pavement that is on an incline. Might not be ideal for those who aren't particularly fit. Dobbies itself is very spacious and easy to manoeuvre. Aisles are wide, ideal for a larger chair. This branch also has Fish Keeper store. This part of the store is also easy to manoeuvre, and being able to look at the tropical fish provided a relaxing break from the hospital. Large outside area again easy to manouvre. We didn't visit the cafe or the toilets. We visited several times during our hospital stay, worth the walk! Being able to smell the fresh flowers, and watch the tropical fish made it a welcome escape from the monotony of the hospital ward.
Disabled Access In and Around
Excellent
Parking & Transport
Excellent
Staff
Excellent
