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Dental Healthcare

Princess of Wales Hospital, Lynn Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1DN

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Getting To (Dental Healthcare)

  • The most accessible route from the front car park and drop-off point has slight ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
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  • Access to Dental Healthcare is via the Entrance A.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • Dental Healthcare is located at the end of the corridor at the rear right side of the hospital.
  • Dental Healthcare is approximately 40m from the Entrance A.
  • Enter the hospital via Entrance A and proceed to the end of the entrance foyer.
    Turn left and follow the main hospital corridor.
    The entrance to Dental Healthcare is located to the right.
    There is an alternative, more accessible entrance to Dental Healthcare located further along, however this is only available on request and is not always readily available.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring along the route is shiny .
  • There are resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route; standard toilets and a toilet with adaptations (with transfer on both sides).
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Parking (Front Car Park and Drop-Off Point)

  • 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 25m from entrance A.
    • 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.

Entrance (Entrance A)

  • This entrance is located at the right side of the front of the hospital.
  • 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 slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 106cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 155cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 113cm.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • This entrance brings you in to the front of the main hospital corridor, on the ground floor.

Department / Service (Dental Healthcare)

  • Location and Access View
    • Dental Healthcare is located on the ground floor, along the main hospital corridor.
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    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a bell at a height of 94cm.
    • There is a bell at a height of 141cm.
    • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 70cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is 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 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and bariatric chairs with armrests.
    • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: a standard toilet.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations is located on the ground floor, at the front of Princess of Wales Hospital.

Entrance (Dental Healthcare Alternative Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on the left side of Dental Healthcare.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a bell at a height of 94cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Dental Healthcare)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The gender inclusive step-free toilet facilities are located at the end of the corridor on the right side of Dental Healthcare.

Reception (Dental Health Care Reception)

  • The reception is located along the corridor on the right side of Dental Healthcare.
  • The distance from the Dental Healthcare entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 100cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has glazed screens.
  • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • 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 without armrests and bariatric chairs with armrests.

Consultation / Medical Room (Surgery 1)

  • There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Surgery 1.
  • The room is located on the right side of Dental Healthcare.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and 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 with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 70cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is wall mounted and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 180cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
  • The furniture is fixed.
  • 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 (Surgery 2)

  • There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Surgery 2.
  • The room is located on the left side of Dental Healthcare.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and 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 with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is wall mounted and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 184cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • Some furniture is fixed.
  • 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.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Patient Toilet)

  • The gender neutral toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located at the end of the corridor on the right side of Dental Healthcare.
  • The distance from the Dental Healthcare entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access .
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 70cm.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
  • The wash basin has a lever tap.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.