Access Guide
Summary
- This is a health centre.
- Services on the ground floor include: CT Scanning.
- Services on the first floor include: Breast Screening Ultrasound Phlebotomy X-Ray DEXA Scanning Diabetic Eye Screening Endoscopy Service Urodynamics Clinic Rooms.
Getting Here (Community Diagnostics Centre)
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By Road
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- The venue is located in the Glassworks Shopping Centre which is just off the A61 in the centre of Barnsley.
- The venue does not have its own parking but the Glassworks Shopping Centre has its own multi-storey car park nearby.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stop is 230m away on Eldon Street.
A large number of bus services stop here and provide direct services to and from Barnsley Hospital, Stocksbridge, Kexborough, Cubley, Wakefield and Stainborough.
- The nearest bus stop is 230m away on Eldon Street.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Barnsley which is 550m away on Schwäbisch Gmünd Way and provides direct services to and from Sheffield, Huddersfield, Leeds, Worksop, Lincoln and Nottingham.
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Useful Links
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- This link is for bus timetables and fares.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- This link is for information about Barnsley train station and train information.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance (Community Diagnostics Centre)
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
- Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; different languages on request.
- There is a wheelchair to borrow to use around the building.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
- There is a/are hearing assistance system(s) available.
- The type of system is a portable loop (on request only).
- The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
- Home visits services are not available.
Parking (Glassworks Shopping Centre)
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Glassworks Shopping Centre.
- The car park is located in the Glassworks Shopping Centre.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
- Please click here for more information on parking.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
Outside Access (Community Diagnostic Centre)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the facility.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 221cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
Reception (Community Diagnostics Centre)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located ahead as you enter through the main entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main 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 no 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 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 portable loop (on request only).
- The hearing assistance system is not signed.
- Staff are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
- 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 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 is bench seating and single seats with armrests.
- 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 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 good.
Getting Around (Community Diagnostics Centre)
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building.
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Circulation
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- There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Handrails are not provided in corridors.
- Seating is provided in corridors.
- There is poor colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Signage and Wayfinding
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
- The wayfinding signage does not include pictograms.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- This venue does play background music in public areas.
- Music is played on the first floor.
- There is a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.
- The type of system is a portable loop (on request only).
- The portable hearing loop can be utilised in all areas of the venue.
- Staff are not trained to use the system.
- The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
Imaging Room (CT Scanner)
- This section describes the CT Scanner Room(s), located on the ground floor.
- There is / are 1 CT Scanner Room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; CT Scanner.
- This room is accessed via a changing room.
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Changing Room
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- There is step free access into the changing room.
- The changing room is approximately 14m from the reception.
- The changing room is approximately 16m from the main waiting area.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
- The width of the door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The dimensions of the changing room are 218cm x 154cm.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the changing room.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is an emergency alarm in the changing room.
- There is a bench seat in the changing room.
- The height of the chair from the floor is 39cm.
- There is not a/are not wall mounted rail(s) in the changing room.
- There is not a/are not dropdown rail(s) in the changing room.
- There is a/are mirror(s) in the changing room.
- There is a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
- There is a/are coat hook(s) available.
- There are coat hooks at 159cm and 165cm from the floor.
- There is not a locker within the changing room.
- There is not a changing bench.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon.
- The lighting levels in the changing room are good.
- There is not a wheel in shower.
- There is not a standard shower available.
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Imaging Room
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- There is step free access into the imaging room.
- The imaging room is approximately 12m from the reception.
- The imaging room is approximately 11m from the main waiting area.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) has/have a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
- A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
- The width of the door is 86cm.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the imaging room.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- A mobile hoist is available.
- There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the imaging room.
- The lighting levels in the imaging room are good.
Lift (Community Diagnostic Centre)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left of the reception area.
- Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do not contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is good.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
- The clear door width is 92cm (3ft).
- The dimensions of the lift are 106cm x 168cm (3ft 6in x 5ft 6in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is low to moderate.
Other Floors (Community Diagnostic Centre)
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Stairs
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- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels are good.
Waiting Room / Area (First Floor - Green)
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is approximately 13m from the lift.
- There is level access into the waiting room / area.
- Level access is by lift.
- 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.
- All chairs have armrests.
- Announcements are in person.
- 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 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 good.
Waiting Room / Area (First Floor - Breast Screening - Purple)
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is approximately 3m from the lift.
- There is level access into the waiting room / area.
- Level access is by lift.
- 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.
- Announcements are in person.
- 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 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 space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are good.
Waiting Room / Area (First Floor - Blood Tests - Orange)
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is approximately 16m from the lift.
- There is level access into the waiting room / area.
- Level access is by lift.
- 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.
- All chairs have armrests.
- Announcements are in person.
- 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 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 not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are good.
Waiting Room / Area (First Floor - X-Ray and DEXA - Blue)
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is approximately 26m from the lift.
- There is level access into the waiting room / area.
- Level access is by lift.
- 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.
- All chairs have armrests.
- Announcements are in person.
- 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 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 good.
Waiting Room / Area (First Floor - Clinic and Urodynamics - Yellow)
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is approximately 40m from the lift.
- There is level access into the waiting room / area.
- Level access is by lift.
- 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.
- Announcements are in person.
- 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 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 not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are good.
Imaging Room (Mammo Room 2)
- This section describes the Mammogram Room(s), located on the first floor.
- There is / are 2 mammogram Room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Mammo Room 2.
- This room is not accessed via a changing room.
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Imaging Room
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- There is step free access into the imaging room.
- The imaging room is approximately 6m from the sub waiting area.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
- The width of the door is 81cm.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the imaging room.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is not a bed / couch.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the imaging room.
- The lighting levels in the imaging room are adjustable.
Imaging Room (X-Ray Room)
- This section describes the X-Ray Room Room(s), located on the first floor.
- There is / are 1 X-Ray Room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; X-Ray Room.
- This room is accessed via a changing room.
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Changing Room
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- There is step free access into the changing room.
- The changing room is approximately 13m from the sub waiting area.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
- The width of the door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The dimensions of the changing room are 143cm x 209cm.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the changing room.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is an emergency alarm in the changing room.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is a chair/stool in the changing room.
- The height of the chair from the floor is 48cm.
- There is not a/are not wall mounted rail(s) in the changing room.
- There is not a/are not dropdown rail(s) in the changing room.
- There is a/are mirror(s) in the changing room.
- There is a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
- There is a/are coat hook(s) available.
- There are coat hooks at 162cm and 169cm from the floor.
- There is not a locker within the changing room.
- There is not a changing bench.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon.
- The lighting levels in the changing room are good.
- There is not a wheel in shower.
- There is not a standard shower available.
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Imaging Room
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- There is step free access into the imaging room.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
- The width of the door is 85cm.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the imaging room.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- A mobile hoist is available.
- There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the imaging room.
- The lighting levels in the imaging room are adjustable.
Imaging Room (DEXA Scanning Room)
- This section describes the DEXA Room(s), located on the first floor.
- There is / are 1 DEXA Room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; DEXA.
- This room is accessed via a changing room.
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Changing Room
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- There is step free access into the changing room.
- The changing room is approximately 3m from the sub waiting area.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
- The width of the door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The dimensions of the changing room are 140cm x 225cm.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the changing room.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is an emergency alarm in the changing room.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is a chair/stool in the changing room.
- The height of the chair from the floor is 48cm.
- There is a/are wall mounted rail(s) in the changing room.
- There is not a/are not dropdown rail(s) in the changing room.
- There is a/are mirror(s) in the changing room.
- There is a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
- There is a/are coat hook(s) available.
- There are coat hooks at 165cm and 171cm from the floor.
- There is not a locker within the changing room.
- There is not a changing bench.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon.
- The lighting levels in the changing room are good.
- There is not a wheel in shower.
- There is not a standard shower available.
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Imaging Room
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- There is step free access into the imaging room.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
- The width of the door is 85cm.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the imaging room.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- A mobile hoist is available.
- There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the imaging room.
- The lighting levels in the imaging room are adjustable.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Ultrasound Room 2)
- There is / are 3 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Ultrasound 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 light.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- A hoist is available.
- There is not sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
- All chairs have armrests available.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Staff are not trained to use the system.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Entrance (Blood Tests)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located on the first floor.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
- There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- 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) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 78cm.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Blood Tests - Cubicle 5)
- There is / are 7 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Cubicle 5.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There is not a/are not door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is not 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/are height adjustable.
- All chairs have armrests available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The room does have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are good.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Blood Tests - Cubicle 6)
- There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Cubicle 6.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There is not a/are not door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- 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/are height adjustable.
- All chairs have armrests available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The room does have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are good.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Clinic Room 3)
- There is / are 3 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Clinic room 3.
- 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 heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is 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.
- Some chairs are 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 adjustable.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Urodynamics Clinic Room 4)
- There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Clinic Room 4.
- 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
- 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.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are height adjustable.
- There are some chairs with armrests available.
- No 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 adjustable.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor just beyond reception.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 91cm (2ft 12in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is fair.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 261cm (4ft 10in x 8ft 7in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 83cm (2ft 9in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 114cm and 163cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 99cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 127cm (4ft 2in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- There is a flip down baby change table available.
- The height of the baby change table is 84cm.
Accessible Toilet(s) (First Floor - Right Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the first floor corridor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 91cm (2ft 12in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is fair.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 222cm (5ft 7in x 7ft 3in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 103cm (3ft 5in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 164cm and 169cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 99cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 128cm (4ft 2in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- There is a flip down baby change table available.
- The height of the baby change table is 82cm.
Standard Toilet(s) (Within Clinic Room 4)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located on the first floor, within Clinic Room 4.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the Clinic Room 4 entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- 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.
- Lighting levels are good.
Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located on the first floor.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m from the lift.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.