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Getting To (Cancer Assessment Unit)

• The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking on West Smithfield has slight ramps or slopes, uneven surfaces and a dropped kerb with tactile paving.
• Access to the Cancer Assessment Unit is via the King Edward Street Entrance.
• There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
• The Cancer Assessment Unit is located on Level 7 of the King George V building.
• The Cancer Assessment Unit is approximately 18m from the King George V building lifts.
• Enter via the King Edward Street entrance.
• Turn right past the reception and continue along the main corridor until you reach the lift bank on the left.
• Take the lift to Level 7.
• As you exit the lift, turn right and continue through the manual doors until you reach the Ward 7 A, B and C entrance.
• Patients need to check in at the reception and will be taken through to the Cancer Assessment Unit, which is to the rear of the corridor.
• Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• Some flooring along the route is shiny.
• There are resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Some signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
• The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer), a toilet with adaptations (with right hand transfer), toilets for ambulant disabled users and standard toilets.
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Hospital Parking (Hospital Parking And Patient Drop Off Point)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
  • The car park is located at the rear of the hospital.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 500cm x 600cm (16ft 5in x 19ft 8in).
  • There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point.
  • The drop-off point is located in the Blue Badge zone.
  • There is not a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
• Paying View
  • There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Payment signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is for 5 hours (no return within 3 hours) only.
• Access to the Hospital View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the Patient Transport entrance.

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Public Parking (West Smithfield)

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• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • There is a/are clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on West Smithfield.
  • The dimensions of the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 220cm x 500cm.
  • There are not parking charges for the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment term signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is for 6 hours only.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Standard on street parking is available.
• Public Car Park View
  • There is a car park for public use within approximately 200m (219yd).
  • The public car park is located on West Smithfield.
  • The name of the car park is West Smithfield Car Park.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.
• Additional Public Parking Information View
  • For more information on public parking please click here (new tab).
• Comments View
  • There are 8 Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Smithfield car park is available in West Smithfield operated by the City Of London.
  • Please see the link above for details.

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Outside Access (King Edward Street Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on King Edward Street.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 119cm (3ft 10in) .
  • Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The automatic door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 97cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (by revolving).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located just beyond the main entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the ramp.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
• Lift Details View
  • There is an alternative single-width door to the side of the main entrance. This door is automatic, with an opening width of 80cm.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located just beyond the reception area of the King George V Wing.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 60m (65yd 1ft) from the King Edward Street Entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B1,G,1,2,3,4,5,6,7.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is medium.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is medium.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 170cm x 140cm (5ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• 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 not 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 a hearing assistance system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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Entrance (Ward 7 A, B and C Entrance)

• This entrance is located on Level 7 of the King George V building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 119cm.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 168cm.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.

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Reception (Ward 7 A, B and C Reception)

• The reception is located directly ahead as you enter the Ward 7 A, B and C entrance.
• The distance from the Ward 7 A, B and C entrance is 6m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 114cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 72cm.
• The reception has glazed screens.
• There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• There may be 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, chairs without armrests, armchairs and bariatric chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

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Department / Service (Cancer Assessment Unit)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Cancer Assessment Unit is located to the rear left as you enter the Ward 7 corridor.
  • View information on opening times.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 129cm.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 147cm.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is not clearly visible.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • There are 2 treatment rooms and 3 side rooms within the department.
• Facilities and Services View
  • There are 5 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The hoist is mobile.
  • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations.
  • Standard toilet facilities are available for visitors.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Patients)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 5 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located within the treatment rooms and side rooms in the Cancer Assessment Unit.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Some toilets with adaptations do not have a transfer space.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Visitors)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located immediately ahead as you enter the Cancer Assessment Unit.

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Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (CAU Side Room 3)

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• Bedroom Access View
  • The bedroom surveyed is located along the Ward 7 corridor and to the left before the Cancer Assessment Unit entrance.
  • The distance from the Ward 7 A, B and C reception is 24m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is 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 130cm.
• Bedroom Features View
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests, a height adjustable bed, bedside plug sockets and a flashing fire alarm.
  • There is a push button emergency alarm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
• Ensuite Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 82cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the ensuite are 121cm (width) x 141cm (depth) and there is not 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 70cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 80cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 80cm 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 high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 128cm from the floor.
  • 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 ensuite has a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • 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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Consultation / Medical Room (Assessment and Treatment Room - Beds 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Assessment and Treatment Room - Chairs 2 and 3 and Beds 4, 5 and 6.
• The room is located to the rear of the Cancer Assessment Unit.
• 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.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 138cm.
• 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 is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• 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.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 165cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and armchairs.
• Furniture available in the room includes: height adjustable tables and desks.
• 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.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Assessment and Treatment Room - Chair 7, 8, 9 and 10)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Assessment and Treatment Room - Chair 7, 8, 9 and 10.
• The room is located to the right as you enter the Cancer Assessment Unit.
• 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 has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• 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.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: armchairs.
• Furniture available in the room includes: height adjustable tables.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located within the Assessment and Treatment Room - Beds 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
  • The distance from the Cancer Assessment Unit entrance is 12m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 91cm.
  • 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 high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 187cm (width) x 280cm (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 88cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The horizontal grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rails have 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 medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 110cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 73cm 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 medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 100cm 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 no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hook is 110cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Standard Toilet Facilities (Visitors)

• The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
• The toilet is located immediately ahead as you enter the Cancer Assessment Unit.
• The distance from Cancer Assessment Unit entrance is 3m.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access into the toilets.
• 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 91cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
• The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.