Access Guide
Hospital Parking (Urgent Care Centre Parking)
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Parking
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- The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
- The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
- The car park is located in front of the entrance to the Orthopaedic Outpatients/Trauma and Fracture Clinic.
- 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 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 310cm x 480cm (10ft 2in x 15ft 9in).
- There is not 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point.
- The drop-off point is located by the entrance to the Urgent Care Centre.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
- The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
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Paying
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- There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
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Access to the Hospital
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- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
- The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Urgent Care Centre entrance.
Getting To (Cardio Respiratory)
- Cardio Respiratory is/are located on level 0 of the Main Hospital building.
- Access to Cardio Respiratory is via the Orthopaedic Outpatients/Trauma and Fracture Clinic entrance.
- Enter via the Orthopaedic Outpatients/Trauma and Fracture Clinic entrance. Continue past the Orthopaedic Outpatients/Trauma and Fracture reception on your left and follow the corridor as is curves to the left. At the end of the corridor bear right and proceed through the sub-waiting area. Continue along the corridor and the entrance to Cardio Respiratory is located on the right.
- There is step free access to Cardio Respiratory.
- Cardio Respiratory is approximately 90m from the Orthopaedic Outpatients/Trauma and Fracture Clinic entrance.
- There is a/are manual, heavy, double door(s) between the Orthopaedic Outpatients/Trauma and Fracture Clinic entrance and the department/service.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
Outside Access (Urgent Care Centre Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located to the right of the Main Hospital entrance.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
- 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.
- There are bollards outside this entrance.
- The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 173cm.
- The bollard(s) has/have a high visual contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 143cm.
- 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) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 151cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not 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 the right going up the ramp.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:30 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00.
- Thursday 08:30 - 17:00.
- Friday 08:30 - 17:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Entrance (Cardio Respiratory)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located on level 0 of the Main Hospital building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is a hand sanitiser but it is not at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 98cm.
Reception (Cardio Respiratory)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located on the left as you enter the Cardio Respiratory Department.
- The reception point is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Cardio Respiratory entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are not windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+) .
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low section of the desk.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are provided in the reception area.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
- There is a television.
- Subtitles are available.
- Vending machines are not available.
- A water dispenser is not available.
- There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
- There is not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Inside Access
- There is not level access once inside.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Wayfinding signage is available.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Level Change (Reception Waiting Area to Corridor)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located by the Reception/Waiting Area.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are medium.
Level Change (Corridor)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located on the approach to the EECP Therapy Room.
- 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.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are medium.
Consultation / Treatment Room (ECG Room)
- There is / are 3 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; ECG Room 1.
- There is not 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) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- A hoist is not available.
- There is not sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
- There are no chairs with armrests available.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Changing Room
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the Cardio Respiratory corridor.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the Cardio Respiratory entrance.
- There is not level access to the standard changing room(s).
Washroom (Shower)
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Washroom Details
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- The washroom surveyed has a shower.
- There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the department.
- The washroom surveyed is located in the changing rooms.
- There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the area.
- This washroom is shared.
- There is no additional signage on or near the washroom door.
- The washroom door(s) open(s) outwards.
- The door(s) is/are locked by a sliding bolt.
- The door(s) is/are light to open.
- The width of the door opening is 60cm (1ft 12in).
- The dimensions of the washroom are 75cm x 75cm (2ft 6in x 2ft 6in).
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
- There is not a coat hook in the washroom.
- There is not a mirror.
- There is not a wash basin.
- There is not a soap dispenser.
- Disposal facilities are not available.
- The washroom does not have a non-slip floor.
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Shower Details
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- There is not a wheel in shower.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The shower control type is twist/turn.
- There is no seat for the shower.
- There are not wall-mounted grab rails available.
- The shower cubicle is accessed via a deep step.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is low.
- The visual contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is low.
- The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is low.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is located at the end of the Cardio Respiratory Department corridor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 44m (48yd 4in) from the Cardio Respiratory entrance.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The door is heavy.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 161cm x 231cm (5ft 3in x 7ft 7in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The lateral transfer space was obstructed at the time of the survey.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 106cm (3ft 6in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a medium visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- The accessible toilet is also used as a standard toilet.
Related Access Guides
- To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- Orthopaedic Outpatients/ Trauma and Fracture link (new tab) - click here.
- Parking at Bradford Royal Infirmary link (new tab) - click here.
- Entrances at Bradford Royal Infirmary link (new tab) - click here.
- Toilets at Bradford Royal Infirmary link (new tab) - click here.
- Getting To and Around Bradford Royal Infirmary link (new tab) - click here.
