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Getting To (Phlebotomy)

The most accessible route from the front car park and drop-off point has slight ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
Access to Phlebotomy is via the Entrance C.
There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
Phlebotomy is located at the front of the Community Diagnostic Centre waiting area.
Phlebotomy is approximately 13m from the Entrance C.
Enter the Community Diagnostic Centre via Entrance C and proceed straight ahead.
Turn right and follow the walkway.
Phlebotomy is located to the left.
Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access.
Some flooring along the route is shiny .
There are resting areas along the route.
Wayfinding signage is not provided.
Signage is not clearly visible.
The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Car Park View
- The car park is located at the front of the hospital.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 8 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 230cm (width) x 479cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 128cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 30m from Entrance C.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
Charges and Restrictions View
- This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for all users.
- Clearly presented parking signs 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 hospital.

This entrance is located at the front of the centre.
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 with handrails on both sides.
The slight ramp is located to the left of the entrance.
There is an alternate steep ramp located in front of the entrance.
There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
The doors open towards you.
The width of the opening is 148cm.
There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
The doors have a high visual contrast.
There is step-free level access as you enter.

The reception is located ahead as you enter the centre.
The distance from Entrance C is 10m.
There is step-free level access to reception.
The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
There is a lowered section at the desk.
The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
The reception has glazed screens.
There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
There is background noise in this area.
Some 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: bariatric chairs without armrests, chairs without armrests, bariatric chairs with armrests and chairs with armrests.

Location and Access View
- Phlebotomy is located at the front of the Community Diagnostic Centre waiting area.
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- There is step-free level access into this area.
- The width of the opening is 146cm.
Getting Around View
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Access throughout may include manual doors.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Facilities and Services View
- There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations is located in front and to the left as you enter the Community Diagnostic Centre.