Access Guide
Getting To (Colposcopy)
- This route starts at the Accessible Parking and Drop-Off - Rosie Hospital.
- The most accessible route from here has step-free level access.
- This route also has a dropped kerb with tactile paving.
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- Access to this department is via the Rosie Hospital entrance.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- This department is located on level 1 of the Rosie Hospital.
- The department is approximately 40m from the Rosie Hospital entrance.
- Enter via the Rosie Hospital entrance and continue ahead past the main reception desk.
- Turn right through the Clinic 21 entrance.
- The shared reception is ahead on the left, and the entrance to the Colposcopy department is on the right.
- This route to the department has step-free level access.
- Doors are held 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) and standard toilets.
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Hospital Parking (Accessible Parking and Drop-Off - Rosie Hospital)
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Parking
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- The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
- The car park is located around Rosie Hospital.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park does not have a barrier control system.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 238cm x 412cm (7ft 10in x 13ft 6in).
- There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point.
- The drop-off point is located in front of Rosie Hospital.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
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Paying
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- There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
- Payment signs are provided.
- Payment signs are clearly presented.
- Payment signs are located throughout the car park.
- Free parking for Blue Badge holders is for 4 hours only.
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Access to the Hospital
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- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.
- The hospital entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
- The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is not clearly signposted.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 37m (40yd 1ft) from the Rosie Hospital Entrance.
Entrance (Rosie Hospital Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the rear of the hospital building, along Robinson Way.
- The approach to the entrance has bollards.
- 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 a very easy slope at the entrance.
- There is an intercom at a height of 113cm.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 120cm.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 178cm.
- The doors have a medium visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- The second set of doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 170cm.
- The second set of doors have a medium visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
- This entrance brings you into level 1 of the Rosie Hospital.
Entrance (Clinic 21)
- This entrance is located on level 1 of the Rosie Hospital.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 196cm.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
Reception (Clinic 21 Reception)
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Location
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- The reception is located ahead from the Clinic 21 entrance, on the left.
- The distance from the Clinic 21 entrance is 10m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- 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 windows which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- 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.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
Seating Area (Colposcopy Waiting Area)
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Location and Access
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- The Colposcopy waiting area is outside the Colposcopy department entrance.
- 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.
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Seating Area
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- 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.
Department / Service (Colposcopy)
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Location and Access
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- Colposcopy is located on level 1 of the Rosie Hospital, within Clinic 21.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens towards you.
- The door is easy to open.
- There is a locked extension leaf.
- The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
- The width of the opening is 88cm.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
- Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
- 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 even at the time of the survey.
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Facilities and Services
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- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
Toilet and Changing Facilities (Colposcopy)
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
- The toilets with adaptations are located at the rear of the main waiting area, to the left; and along the blood tests corridor off the main waiting area.
- The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
- Female step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the left from the Colposcopy department entrance.
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Changing Facilities
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- Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations at the rear of the main waiting area, to the left.
Imaging Room (Procedure Room 2)
- The room surveyed was Procedure Room 2.
- The room is located to the left as you enter the Colposcopy department.
- 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
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- 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.
- The width of the opening is 85cm.
- 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 free standing and height adjustable.
- Seating available in this room includes: 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 even at the time of the survey.
Consultation / Medical Room (Room F)
- The room surveyed was Room F.
- The room is located to the right from the Colposcopy department entrance.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
- 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 86cm.
- 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 space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- 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 even at the time of the survey.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located at the rear of the main waiting area, to the left.
- The distance from the Clinic 21 entrance is 20m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- 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 is easy 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.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 232cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 84cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 98cm 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 73cm from the floor.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the right side of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 108cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 137cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a sanitary bin, a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 186cm from the floor.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 98cm.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
