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Getting To (Radiotherapy)

• This route starts at the Oncology and Haematology Centre Parking.
• The most accessible route from here has step-free level access.
• This route also has uneven surfaces.
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• Access to this department is via Oncology and Haematology Centre entrance.
• There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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• This department is located on level 2 of Outpatients, within the Oncology and Haematology Centre.
• The department is approximately 15m from the Oncology and Haematology Centre entrance.
• Enter via the Oncology and Haematology Centre and proceed ahead and to the right, through the waiting area.
• Once through the waiting area, turn left and the entrance to Radiotherapy is located straight ahead.
• This route to the department has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along this route.
• The flooring is shiny along this route.
• There are resting areas along this route to the department.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Dementia-friendly signage is not provided.
• The following toilet facilities are available along the route: accessible toilet (with left hand transfer), accessible toilet (with right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Oncology and Haematology Centre Parking)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located along Robinson Way.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 228cm (width) x 467cm (depth).
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • There is a marked zone only at the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 133cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 10m from the Oncology and Haematology Centre entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located at the front of the car park.

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Entrance (Oncology and Haematology Centre Entrance)

• This entrance is located along Robinson Way.
• The entrance area is 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 slight gradient.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• There is one step.
• There is a central handrail.
• The handrail is easy to grip.
• The step is clearly marked.
• The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm.
• There is a bell at a height of 127cm.
• There are double manual doors.
• The doors open towards you.
• The doors require effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 168cm.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• There is a second set of double manual doors.
• The doors open towards you.
• The doors require effort to open.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The width of the opening is 84cm.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 135cm.

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Department / Service (Radiotherapy)

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• Location and Access View
  • Radiotherapy is located on level 2 of Outpatients, within the Oncology and Haematology Centre.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 132cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• Facilities and Services View
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is a mobile hoist in this area.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Radiotherapy)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilets with adaptations are located along the corridor ahead as you enter Radiotherapy, along the corridor on the left rear left side of Radiotherapy and at the very end of the corridor on the rear right side of Radiotherapy.
  • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
• Changing Facilities View
  • Standard changing facilities are located along the corridor on the rear left side of Radiotherapy.

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Reception (Radiotherapy Reception)

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• Location View
  • The reception is located at the end of the corridor ahead as you enter Radiotherapy, on the left.
  • The distance from the Radiotherapy entrance is 15m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access to the reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 105cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
  • The reception has screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There is some 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.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

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Seating Area (Patient Waiting Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • The patient waiting area is located along the corridor on the rear left side of Radiotherapy.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access to this area.
  • There is an opening without doors.
  • The width of the opening is 114cm.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Seating Area (LA2/CT/HDR Waiting Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • The LA2/CT/HDR Waiting Area is located along the corridor on the rear left side of Radiotherapy.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access to this area.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is some 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.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.

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Seating Area (LA1/7/8 Waiting Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • The LA1/7/8 Waiting Area is located along the corridor on the rear left side of Radiotherapy.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access to this area.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • There is an open extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 138cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • 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.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Seating Area (LA5/6 Waiting Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • The LA5/6 Waiting Area is located along the corridor on the rear right side of Radiotherapy.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access to this area.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Room (Quiet Room)

• The room is located along the corridor on the rear left side of Radiotherapy.
• The distance from the Radiotherapy entrance is 25m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 85cm.
• The door has a high colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user.
• There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Imaging Room (CT Room)

• The room surveyed was CT Room.
• The room is located along the corridor on the rear left side of Radiotherapy.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• Doors are held open along the most accessible route.

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• Imaging Room View
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • There is a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The treatment table is wall mounted and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 215cm.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Imaging Room (LA4)

• The room surveyed was LA4.
• The room is located along the corridor on the rear right side of Radiotherapy.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.

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• Imaging Room View
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • There is a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second, single manual door.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • There is an open extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 140cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The treatment table is wall mounted and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 263cm.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Imaging Room (LA6)

• The room surveyed was LA6.
• The room is located along the corridor on the rear right side of Radiotherapy.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• Doors are held open along the most accessible route.

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• Imaging Room View
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 215cm.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Imaging Room (LA8)

• The room surveyed was LA8.
• The room is located along the corridor on the rear left side of Radiotherapy.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.

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• Imaging Room View
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 151cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The treatment table is wall mounted and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 215cm.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: tables and desks.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Standard Changing Room

• The changing room surveyed is located along the corridor on the rear left side of Radiotherapy.
• The distance from the Radiotherapy entrance is 25m.
• The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is step-free level access into the changing room.
• The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
• The door is easy to open.
• The width of the opening is 78cm.
• Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
• Changing facilities available in the changing room include: a changing table/bench.
• There is also a coat hook and an emergency alarm in the room.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Transfer On Both Sides)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located along the corridor ahead as you enter Radiotherapy, on the right.
  • The distance from the Radiotherapy entrance is 15m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a low colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 214cm (width) x 217cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however the right side is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 87cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 86cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the right transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown grab rails have a medium colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 77cm from the floor.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the left side of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 77cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 121cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 70cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.