Access Guide
Getting To (Ward 16)
- Ward 16 is/are located on level one of the ENT/Eye Building.
- Access to Ward 16 is via the MRI/CT Suite & Wards 16,17,18,19 entrance.
- Enter through the MRI/CT Suite & Wards 16,17,18,19 Entrance. Continue along the corridor past the MRI/CT reception. At the end of the corridor bear right and enter through a set of double doors. Take lift number 16/17 to level one. On exiting the lift the entrance to Ward 16 is located on the left.
- There is step free access, via lift, to Ward 16.
- Ward 16 is approximately 80m from the MRI/CT Suite & Wards 16,17,18,19 entrance.
- There is a/are manual, heavy, double door(s) between the MRI/CT Suite & Wards 16,17,18,19 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.
Parking (ENT and Eye Building Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the front of the building on the right side, just outside the ENT & Eye Department Entrance.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 4 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 219cm (width) x 394cm (depth).
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
- There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 146cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 41m from the ENT & Eye Department Entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep slopes.
- This route has uneven surfaces.
- There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- 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 at the rear of the car park and inside the main building.
- There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located directly outside the ENT & Eye Department Entrance, and on the right side of the car park.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.
Lift (Lift 17 - ENT Outpatients)
- The lift surveyed is located on the right side of the hospital.
- The distance from the Main Entrance is 157m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has steep slopes.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
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Standard Lift
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- Levels 0 to 4 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 1600kg.
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
- Some of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 114cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 148cm (width) x 230cm (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, an audible announcer and an intercom hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
Outside Access (MRI/CT & Wards 16,17,18,19 Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located in the ENT/Eye Building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There are bollards outside this entrance.
- The bollard(s) does/do not 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.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 134cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The automatic door(s) is/are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 140cm.
- 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 to the left of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the ramp.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step Details
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- The step(s) is/are located to the right of the entrance.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).
Opening Times (Visiting Hours)
- Monday 14:00 - 19:30.
- Tuesday 14:00 - 19:30.
- Wednesday 14:00 - 19:30.
- Thursday 14:00 - 19:30.
- Friday 14:00 - 19:30.
- Saturday 14:00 - 19:30.
- Sunday 14:00 - 19:30.
Entrance (Ward 16)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located level one of the ENT/Eye 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 an intercom but it is not at a convenient height for wheelchair users to gain access.
- There is no hand sanitiser at this entrance.
- There is a door release button but it is not at a convenient height for wheelchair users to exit.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
Reception (Ward 16)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located on the right as you enter Ward 16.
- The reception point is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the ward 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 no windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to 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.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- 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 not a waiting area close to the reception point.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
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 medium.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Assessment)
- There is / are 4 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Assessment 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 with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is not a bed / couch.
- A hoist is not available.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is/are adjustable.
- All chairs have armrests available.
- No 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.
Toilet with Adaptations (Female - Left Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is located through the double doors to the right of the Eye Clinic & ENT reception area and then through the second door, ahead when you enter the female toilet area.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (49.0ft) from the Eye Clinic & ENT entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is not a shared toilet.
- This is a female toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10.0in).
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 159cm x 225cm (5ft 2.5in x 7ft 4.5in).
- 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 117cm (3ft 10.0in).
- 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, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not an emergency alarm .
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary, general domestic waste and clinical waste disposal units.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the cubicle.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 139cm from the floor.
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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 46cm (1ft 6.0in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 108cm (3ft 6.5in).
- 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 76cm .
- 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.
- There is a high visual contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a high visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are available within this accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 92cm (3ft 0.0in).
- The accessible toilet is behind a second unsigned door, ahead as you enter the female toilet area. This second door is shown in photograph 2.
Toilet with Adaptations (Male - Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is located in the main ENT & EYE reception area.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (16.0ft) from the Eye Clinic & ENT building main entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is not a shared toilet.
- This is a male toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 9.5in).
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 186cm x 230cm (6ft 1.0in x 7ft 6.5in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 176cm (5ft 9.0in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not an emergency alarm .
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are general domestic waste and clinical 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 6.5in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 137cm (4ft 5.5in).
- 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 76cm .
- 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 high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is a high visual contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a high visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are available within this accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 91cm (2ft 11.5in).
Toilet with Adaptations (Ward 16 (Gastro) - Female - Right-Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located in the corridor to the left of reception.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 25m from the ward entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a female toilet. There is a separate male accessible toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is Braille, pictorial, dementia friendly and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is push pad or push button activated.
- The push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
- The door is easy to open.
- There is no lock for the toilet door.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 182cm.
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 96cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
- 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).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels in the shared toilets are moderate to good.
Related Access Guides
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