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Getting To (Community Diagnostic Centre)

• The most accessible route from the main entrance accessible parking has a slight ramp or slope and bollards.
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• Access to the Community Diagnostic Centre is via the main entrance.
• There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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• The Community Diagnostic Centre is located on the ground floor of block 5.
• The Community Diagnostic Centre is approximately 35m from the main hospital entrance.
• Enter the hospital via the main entrance and proceed straight ahead past the reception desk.
• Follow the main hospital corridor and the entrance to the Community Diagnostic Centre is on the left hand side. .
• Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• Some flooring along the route is shiny and patterned.
• There are not resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
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Parking (Main Entrance Accessible Parking)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front of the hospital grounds, in front of Block 5.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 464cm (depth).
  • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
  • The width of the marked zone is 151cm.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The nearest designated bay is 5m from the main entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope and bollards.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is restricted to 5 hours.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located at the front of the hospital grounds, in front of the main entrance.

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Entrance (Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the hospital.
• The approach to the entrance has bollards.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 130cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 192cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a medium visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors .
• The second set of doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 150cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The second set of doors have a medium visual contrast.
• The minimum width between the bollards is 174cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.
• This entrance brings you in to the ground floor of the main hospital corridor and to block 5.

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Department / Service (Community Diagnostic Centre)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Community Diagnostic Centre is located on the ground floor of block 5.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 140cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 130cm.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 166cm.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 113cm.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Facilities and Services View
  • There are 8 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and bariatric chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations and ambulant toilets.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Community Diagnostic Centre)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located in the reception area and along the main corridor.
  • The transfer space varies in the toilets with adaptations.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located along the main corridor.

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Reception (Community Diagnostic Centre)

• The reception is located to the left from the Community Diagnostic Centre entrance.
• The distance from the Community Diagnostic Centre entrance is 4m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and bariatric chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

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Seating Area (CBCT Waiting Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • The waiting area is located along the Community Diagnostic Centre corridor.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Seating Area (Ultrasound Waiting Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • The waiting area is located along the Community Diagnostic Centre corridor.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Seating Area (CT Scan Waiting Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • The waiting area is located along the Community Diagnostic Centre corridor.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Cannulation Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Cannulation Room.
• The room is located along the Community Diagnostic Centre corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and height adjustable chairs.
• Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Clinical Measurement)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Clinical Measurement.
• The room is located along the Community Diagnostic Centre corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 84cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and height adjustable chairs.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Imaging Room (Ultrasound Room)

• The room surveyed was; Ultrasound 1.
• The room is located along the Community Diagnostic Centre corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.

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• Imaging Room View
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 180cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
  • Some furniture is fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Imaging Room (Echocardiography)

• The room surveyed was; Echocardiography 1.
• The room is located along the Community Diagnostic Centre corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.

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• Imaging Room View
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 200cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • Some furniture is fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Imaging Room (CBCT)

• The room surveyed was; CBCT Exam Room.
• The room is located along the Community Diagnostic Centre corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.

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• Imaging Room View
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is wall mounted and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 190cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • Some furniture is fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Imaging Room (CT Scan)

• The room surveyed was; CT Examination Room.
• The room is located along the Community Diagnostic Centre corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.

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• Imaging Room View
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 152cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is wall mounted and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 240cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Some furniture is fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Changing Room with Adaptations (Ultrasound)

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located along the Community Diagnostic Centre corridor.
  • The distance from the Community Diagnostic Centre entrance is 25m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • Facilities available in the changing room include: a chair/stool.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 240cm (width) x 235cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The changing room has no disposal facilities.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 106cm and 140cm from the floor.
  • There is a grab rail and a drop down rail for the chair.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

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Changing Room with Adaptations (CT Scan)

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located along the Community Diagnostic Centre corridor.
  • The distance from the Community Diagnostic Centre entrance is 17m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • Facilities available in the changing room include: a chair/stool.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 162cm (width) x 250cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The changing room has no disposal facilities.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 106cm and 131cm from the floor.
  • There is a grab rail and a drop down rail for the chair.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Reception - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the left from the Community Diagnostic Centre entrance.
  • The distance from the Community Diagnostic Centre entrance is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 170cm (width) x 230cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 97cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 80cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 94cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 122cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.