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Renal Dialysis Unit

Whipps Cross University Hospital, Whipps Cross Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 1NR

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Getting To (Renal Dialysis Unit)

  • This route starts at the Renal Dialysis Unit Patients car park.
  • The most accessible route from here has step-free access via slope.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • This route also has bollards.
  • Access to this department is via the Renal Dialysis Unit entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • This department is located at the rear of the hospital off Hospital Road.
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Renal Dialysis Unit Patients Car Park

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the rear of the hospital off Hospital Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 465cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 9m from the Renal Dialysis Unit entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight slope.
    • This route has bollards.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • All patients need to notify the staff of their number plate on arrival.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Renal Dialysis Unit Entrance

  • This entrance is located on the left hand side of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is a single automatic door.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 146cm.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second, single automatic door.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 90cm.

Renal Dialysis Unit Department

  • Location and Access View
    • The Renal Dialysis Unit is located at the rear of the hospital off Hospital Road.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free access via a slope into this area.
    • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include moveable physical obstructions.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is a mobile hoist in this area.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located on the left hand side of the main corridor.
    • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.

Waiting Area

  • Location and Access View
    • The waiting area is located to the right from the Renal Dialysis Unit entrance.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access to this area.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • 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.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Seating is fixed.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls or windows.

Dialysis Room

  • The room is located on the right hand side of the main corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 180cm.
  • There is a mobile hoist for this room.
  • There is sufficient space next to the treatment table for a mobile hoist to operate.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: height adjustable tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the left hand side of the main corridor.
    • The distance from the Renal Dialysis Unit entrance is 6m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens by sliding (bi-fold) and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 78cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a medium colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 170cm (width) x 200cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 65cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 40cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 100cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a twist/turn mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 82cm from the floor.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 94cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 130cm 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 long mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.