Access Guide
Getting To (Speech and Language Therapy)
- Speech and Language Therapy is/are located in the Red Zone on level 1.
- There is step free access, via lift, to Speech and Language Therapy.
- Speech and Language Therapy is approximately 68m from the Orange Zone lift 18.
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- Access to Speech and Language Therapy 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 the Orthotics, Dietetic Outpatients and Speech and Language Therapy entrance is located on the left. - 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.
Entrance (Orthotics, Dietetic Outpatients and Speech and Language Therapy Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located in Red Zone on level 1 corridor.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
Reception (Orthotics, Dietetic Outpatients and Speech and Language Therapy Reception)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located beyond the Orthotics, Dietetic Outpatients and Speech and Language Therapy entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Orthotics, Dietetic Outpatients and Speech and Language Therapy entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to the reception point.
- 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 moderate to good.
- The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+).
- There is 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 a bell to attract attention.
- The bell is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
- There are seats with armrests on both sides.
- The waiting room / area does have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
- There is a television.
- Subtitles are not available.
- 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 space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Department / Service (Speech and Language Therapy)
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Department / Service Access
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- Speech and Language Therapy is located in Red Zone on level 1.
- 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 main reception, a waiting room/area, a consultation room and standard toilet facilities.
- 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 Orange Zone on level 0 lift lobby.
- There are standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
Opening Times (Speech and Language Therapy)
- Monday 08:30 - 16:30.
- Tuesday Closed.
- Wednesday Closed.
- Thursday 08:30 - 16:30.
- Friday Closed.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Room 2)
- There is / are 1 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 good.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located off the waiting area.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m from the Orthotics entrance.
- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
- The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The toilet seats have a good colour contrast.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 79cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above the wash basin.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.