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Clinical Engineering

Bradford Royal Infirmary, Duckworth Lane, Bradford, BD9 6RJ

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Parking (Smith Lane Accessible Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the rear of the building, to the right as you enter Gate 6 off Smith Lane.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 17 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 226cm (width) x 465cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 131cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 12m from the Smith Lane - Accessible Entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not all users.
    • Blue Badge holders can scan their Blue Badge at a payment machine to receive free parking.
    • Payment machines are located inside the main building.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
    • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 229cm (width) x 471cm (depth).
    • The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • An online account is required to use the charging point.
    • Payment can be made via an app.
    • The width of the hatched zone is 128cm.
    • There is a 26cm kerb on the approach to the charging point.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Getting To (Clinical Engineering)

  • Clinical Engineering is/are located on level 1 of the Main Hospital building.
  • Access to Clinical Engineering is via the Smith Lane Accessible Parking Entrance.
  • Enter through the Smith Lane Accessible Parking Entrance. Take the lift (press button 0), which will bring you out into the main hospital foyer which is Level 1 of the main hospital building. Continue towards the rear of the foyer, past the reception desk to the main hospital corridor. Bear right, continue down the corridor and the entrance to the Clinical Engineering Department is located on the right.
  • There is step free access, via lift, to Clinical Engineering.
  • Clinical Engineering is approximately 152m from the Smith Lane Accessible Parking Entrance.
  • There is a/are manual, heavy, double door(s) between the Clinical Engineering and the department/service.
  • Wayfinding 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.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.

Entrance (Smith Lane - Accessible Parking Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the rear of the hospital building, just off Smith Lane.
  • 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 ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • There are not any level resting areas along the ramp.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There is a central handrail.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 122cm.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 174cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access via lift as you enter.
  • The lift bypasses the steps.
  • There are 29 steps as you enter.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 1 of the main hospital building.

Entrance (Smith Lane Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the rear of the hospital, just off Smith Lane.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 236cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 236cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access via lift as you enter.
  • The lift bypasses the steps.
  • There are 12 steps as you enter.
  • There are handrails on both sides and also a central handrail.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 1 of the main hospital building.

Lift (Lift 33 - Smith Lane Entrance)

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead as you enter the Smith Lane Accessible Entrance.
  • The distance from the Smith Lane Accessible Entrance is 4m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The raised section of Level 1, and Levels 1 to 2 can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 100cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 157cm (width) x 139cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
    • The lift has a separate door to exit.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00 - 16:00.
  • Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00.
  • Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00.
  • Thursday 08:00 - 16:00.
  • Friday 08:00 - 16:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Entrance (Clinical Engineering)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located on level 1 of the main hospital corridor.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 168cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • Ramp/Slope Details View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance doors.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

Reception (Clinical Engineering)

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located in the Clinical Engineering work shop.
    • The reception point is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the Clinical Engineering entrance.
    • Clear signage for the reception area/desk is 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 not provided in the reception area.

Inside Access

  • There is 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 low.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
  • Comments View
    • The nearest accessible toilet is located in the Main Hospital reception foyer.

Standard Toilet(s)

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