Access Guide
Getting To (Changing Places)
- The Changing Place facility is/are located on the right side of the Main Outpatients Entrance.
- There is step free access to the changing place facility.
- The changing place facility is approximately 20m from the Main Outpatients Entrance.
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- If you require Blue Badge parking please click here to view information on Accessible Parking and Drop-Off - Outpatients/Urgent Treatment Centre (opens new tab).
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- Access to the changing place facility is via the Main Outpatients Entrance.
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- From the Accessible Parking and Drop-Off - Outpatients/Urgent Treatment Centre, cross the pedestrian crossing and follow the path ahead.
Continue to the end of this path and the Main Outpatients Entrance is located directly in front. - After entering the hospital via the Main Outpatients Entrance, go straight ahead until you reach the reception desk.
The changing place facility is located on the right. - The following toilet facilities are available along the route; standard toilets.
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- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is 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.
Changing Places (Main Outpatients Entrance)
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Location and Access
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- The facility is located on the right side of the Main Outpatients Entrance lobby.
- The facility is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Main Outpatients Entrance.
- There is level access into the facility.
- The facility surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
- The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- You do need a key for the facility.
- The key is a radar key.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The width of the door is 83cm (2ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the facility are 239cm x 339cm.
- There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
- The facility has a non-slip floor.
- The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
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Toilet Details
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- The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- Dropdown rails are provided.
- As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- As you face the toilet there are vertical grab rails on both sides.
- The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is high.
- The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 71cm.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
- There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
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Changing Bench and Hoist Details
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- The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 189cm (6ft 2in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
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Other Facilities
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- A privacy screen is not available.
- The type of wash basin is fixed.
- The height of the wash basin is 81cm.
- The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- Wall mounted grab rails are not available at the wash basin.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 102cm.
- Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- 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 next to the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary, clinical waste and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
- There is an emergency alarm for the facility.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
- There is a coat hook.
- The height of the coat hook is 158cm from the floor.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon.
- The lighting levels are good.