Access Guide
Getting To (Audiology)
- Audiology is/are located in the Red Zone on level 1.
- There is step free access, via lift, to Audiology.
- Audiology is approximately 72m from the lift 18.
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- Access to Audiology is via the Outpatients Entrance C3.
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- 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, 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 to the end of the corridor where the shared entrance for Audiology is located. - 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.
Entrance (Audiology Department and ENT Outpatients entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located in the Red Zone on level 1.
- 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 86cm.
Department / Service (Audiology)
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Department / Service Access
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- Audiology is located in the Red Zone on level 1.
- There is level access along the main corridor.
- 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, consultation rooms and treatment rooms.
- There are 7 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
- A hearing assistance system is available.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 09/10/2023.
- The hearing assistance system was not working at the time of testing.
- 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 on level 0 lift lobby.
- There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
- Standard toilet facilities are located in the Red Zone on level 1 corridor.
Opening Times (Audiology)
- Monday 07:45 - 17:45.
- Tuesday 07:45 - 17:45.
- Wednesday 07:45 - 17:45.
- Thursday 07:45 - 17:45.
- Friday 07:45 - 17:45.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Waiting Room / Area (Audiology and ENT Waiting Room)
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is approximately 5m from the Audiology Department and ENT Outpatients entrance.
- 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 a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- All chairs have armrests.
- 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 a television.
- Subtitles are available.
- Vending machines are not available.
- A water dispenser is 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.
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Comments
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- Upon arrival patients for Audiology have to put their appointment letters into a grey box under the television.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Audiology 5)
- There is / are 7 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Audiology 5.
- 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) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The type of flooring is carpet.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is not a bed / couch.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are height adjustable.
- All chairs have 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.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Audiology 1 - Sound Proof Room)
- There is / are 7 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Audiology 1 - Sound Proof Room.
- There is not level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The type of flooring is carpet.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is not a bed / couch.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are height adjustable.
- All chairs have 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.
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Comments
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- There is a second door which opens inwards and has a width of 90cm which may be difficult to open.
- There are lips at both door thresholds.
Level Change (Audiology Room 1 - Sound Proof Room)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located at the entrance to Audiology Room 1 - Sound Proof Room.
- The ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is portable.
- Please contact the audiologist for use of the portable ramp.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.