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Bradford Institute for Health Research Outpatients Department

Temple Bank House, Bradford Royal Infirmary, Duckworth Lane, Bradford, BD9 6RJ

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Getting To (Bradford Institute for Health Research Outpatients Department)

  • The most accessible route from Bradford Institute for Health Research - Accessible Parking has a slight ramp or slope, a steep ramp or slope, a dropped kerb with tactile paving and bollards.
  • Access to the Bradford Institute for Health Research Outpatients Department is via the the Bradford Institute for Health Research main entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • The Bradford Institute for Health Research Outpatients Department is located on the ground floor of the Bradford Institute for Health Research building.
  • The Bradford Institute for Health Research Outpatients Department is approximately 10m from the the Bradford Institute for Health Research main entrance.
  • Enter via the Bradford Institute for Health Research main entrance.
    Continue ahead to the right of the main reception, and turn right down a slight ramp.
    Continue through the Outpatients Department outer door and the entrance to the Outpatients Department is located on the left.
  • Internally the most accessible route has slight ramps or slopes and manual doors.
  • Some flooring along the route is shiny .
  • There are resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer).

Parking (Bradford Institute for Health Research - Accessible Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the Bradford Institute for Health Research .
    • 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 clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 238cm (width) x 590cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 13m from the Bradford Institute for Health Research main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope, a steep ramp or slope and bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Bradford Institute for Health Research Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Bradford Institute for Health Research.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 138cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 124cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 122cm.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 118cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Bradford Institute for Health Research Reception)

  • The reception is located ahead form the Bradford Institute for Health Research main entrance.
  • The distance from the Bradford Institute for Health Research main 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 76cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • 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, sofas and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.

Seating Area (Waiting Area)

  • To the right from the Bradford Institute for Health Research main entrance.
  • The most accessible route has a slight ramp or slope.
  • There is step-free access via ramp into this area.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going up.
  • Location and Access View
    • The width of the opening is 153cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is not 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 without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Room (Meeting Room)

  • The room is located to the left from the Bradford Institute for Health Research main entrance.
  • The distance from the Bradford Institute for Health Research main entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 116cm.
  • 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 outwards.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 116cm.
  • 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.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: long tables.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Entrance (Outer Door to Bradford Institute for Health Research Outpatients Department)

  • This entrance is located to the right from the Bradford Institute for Health Research main entrance.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 130cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 115cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Department / Service (Bradford Institute for Health Research Outpatients Department)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Bradford Institute for Health Research Outpatients Department is located within Temple Bank House at the west end of Bradford Royal Infirmary.
    • View information on opening times.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 130cm.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.
    • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 115cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the toilet with adaptations.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
    • 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 not provided.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 6 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations and standard toilets.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Bradford Institute for Health Research Outpatients Department)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the right before entering the Bradford Institute for Health Research Outpatients Department, after the outer door entrance.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located ahead from the entrance to the Bradford Institute for Health Research Outpatients Department, then to the right at the end of the corridor.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located ahead from the entrance to the Bradford Institute for Health Research Outpatients Department, then to the right at the end of the corridor.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located to the right before entering the Bradford Institute for Health Research Outpatients Department, after the outer door entrance.

Seating Area (Waiting Area - Bradford Institute for Health Research Outpatients Department)

  • The seating area is located ahead from the Bradford Institute for Health Research Outpatients Department entrance, then on the left at the end of the corridor.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is not 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.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Consultation / Medical Room (Clinical room - Opal)

  • There are 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; OPAL.
  • The room is located ahead from the entrance to the Bradford Institute for Health Research Outpatients Department.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
  • 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 150cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is not 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 190cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with 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 even at the time of the survey.

Consultation / Medical Room (Citrine 2 - Observation Room)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Citrine 2 - Observation Room.
  • The room is located ahead from the entrance to the Bradford Institute for Health Research Outpatients Department and to the right at the end of the corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
  • 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 135cm.
  • 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 78cm.
  • 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 165cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: riser recliner chairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Consultation / Medical Room (Clinical Room- Sapphire 1)

  • There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Sapphire 1.
  • The room is located ahead from the entrance to the Bradford Institute for Health Research Outpatients Department and to the left at the end of the corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
  • 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 134cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • 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.
  • 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 170cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with 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 even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right before entering the Bradford Institute for Health Research Outpatients Department, after the outer door entrance.
    • The distance from the Bradford Institute for Health Research main entrance is 15m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has manual doors, narrow walkways and a slight ramp or slope.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is Braille, written text, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
    • 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 170cm (width) x 216cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 103cm (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 low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • 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 low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 100cm 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 rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low 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 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 low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm 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 is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 140cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 91cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.