Access Guide
Getting To (Occupational Therapy - Outpatients)
- Occupational Therapy - Outpatients is/are located in the Red Zone on level 1.
- There is step free access, via lift, to Occupational Therapy - Outpatients.
- Occupational Therapy - Outpatients is approximately 49m from the Orange Zone lift 18.
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- Access to Occupational Therapy - Outpatients is via the Outpatients Entrance C3.
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- Face away from the car park and follow the side of the building until you reach Outpatients entrance C3.
- Enter the hospital via the Outpatients Entrance C3 and proceed ahead towards the escalators.
To the left of the escalators is lift 18.
Take the lift to level 1.
Exit the lift and turn left towards Outpatients reception check-in area where you should present yourself before proceeding further.
After check-in proceed ahead through the open double doors and turn right towards the Red Zone.
Continue along the corridor turning left, right, and left again.
Proceed down the corridor and Occupational Therapy - Outpatients is located on the right. - View information about the lift (opens new tab)
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- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
Reception (Outpatients Reception - Self Check-In)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located in Red Zone on level 1.
- The reception point is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the Orange Zone - Lift 18.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the lift.
- There is step free access to the reception point, via lift.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are varied.
- The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+).
- There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is not signed.
- Staff are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 04/10/2023.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
- There is a touch screen.
- 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.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.
Department / Service (Occupational Therapy - Outpatients)
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Department / Service Access
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- Occupational Therapy - Outpatients is located in the Red Zone on level 1.
- There is not a/are not door(s) leading into the department/service.
- There is level access throughout the department/service.
- There is clear signage on the department/service.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is some flooring in the department/service which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The department/service does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Department / Service Facilities
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- This department/service has; a waiting room/area and consultation rooms.
- There are 2 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
- A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
- A mobile hoist is not available on the department/service.
- There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
- Accessible toilet facilities are located in the Orange Zone in the level 0 lift lobby.
- There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
- Standard toilet facilities are located in Red Zone on level 1 corridor.
Opening Times (Occupational Therapy Outpatients)
- Monday Closed.
- Tuesday Closed.
- Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 10:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 15:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Waiting Room / Area (Occupational Therapy - Outpatients Waiting Area)
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is approximately 49m from the lift 18.
- There is level access into the waiting room / area.
- There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is not a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs with armrests are available.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Announcements are in person.
- The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
- There is not a television.
- Vending machines are not available.
- A water dispenser is not available.
- There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
- There is not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Room 1)
- There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Room 1.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 79cm (2ft 7in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
- There are no chairs with armrests available.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Room 2)
- There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Room 2.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is not a bed / couch.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
- There are some chairs with armrests available.
- All tables are permanently fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.