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Oral Medicine - School of Dentistry

Royal Victoria Hospital, 274 Grosvenor Road, Belfast, BT12 6BA

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Getting To (Oral Medicine - School of Dentistry)

  • Oral Medicine - School of Dentistry is/are located on the first floor.
  • Access to Oral Medicine - School of Dentistry is via the School of Dentistry main entrance.
  • After entering the building, proceed ahead and turn right.
    Go through a set of double grey doors and then a further set of double doors immediately after.
    The Oral Medicine department will then be immediately to your right.
  • There is step free access to Oral Medicine - School of Dentistry.
  • Oral Medicine - School of Dentistry is approximately 9m from the School of Dentistry main entrance.
  • There is a/are manual, double door(s) which may be difficult to open between the School of Dentistry main entrance and the department/service.
  • There are resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

Parking (Visitors Park 1)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located across the road from the main hospital building.
    • The car park is open air/surface and multi-storey.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • The height of the restriction barrier is 328cm.
    • There are 15+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 229cm (width) x 458cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 129cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 28m from the hospital underpass entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope and bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
    • Access to the hospital from this car park is via an underpass that goes under the road.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays and at the front of the car park.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (185cm x 210cm).
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Outside Access (School of Dentistry - Main Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not 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 a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 114cm (3ft 9in).
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 131cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 130cm.
  • Ramp/Slope Details View
    • The ramp/slope is located on the approach to the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • Comments View
    • This entrance gives access to the first floor.

Opening Times (Oral Medicine)

  • Monday 09:00 - 13:00.
  • Monday 14:00 - 17:00.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 13:00.
  • Tuesday 14:00 - 17:00.
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 13:00.
  • Wednesday 14:00 - 17:00.
  • Thursday 14:00 - 17:00.
  • Thursday 09:00 - 13:00.
  • Friday 14:00 - 17:00.
  • Friday 09:00 - 13:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Entrance

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor in the School of Dentistry.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 116cm (3ft 10in).
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 154cm.

Department / Service (Oral Medicine - School of Dentistry)

  • Department / Service Access View
    • Oral Medicine - School of Dentistry is located on the first floor in the School of Dentistry.
    • There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 164cm.
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 124cm (4ft 1in).
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • There is level access throughout the department/service.
    • There is clear signage on the department/service.
    • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
    • There is some flooring in the department/service which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • The department/service does not play background music.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Department / Service Facilities View
    • This department/service has; treatment rooms.
    • There are 4 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
    • A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
    • A mobile hoist is not available on the department/service.
    • There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
    • Accessible toilet facilities are located in the corridor just outside the department.
    • There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
    • Standard toilet facilities are located in the corridor just outside the department.

Consultation / Treatment Room (Room 1)

  • There is / are 4 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room surveyed was; Room 1.
  • 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 not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is not a bed / couch.
  • There is a chair.
  • All chairs are permanently fixed.
  • The chair(s) is/are height adjustable.
  • All chairs have armrests available.
  • All tables are permanently fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The room does not have background music playing.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • Lighting levels are good.

Consultation / Treatment Room (Room 2)

  • There is / are 4 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room surveyed was; 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) 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.
  • All tables are permanently fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The room does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • Lighting levels are good.

Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities (School of Dentistry)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the first, second, third and fourth floors, to the right of lifts.
  • Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on the first, second, third and fourth floors, to the right of lifts.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilets on the first and third floors.

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