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Getting To The Hospital (West Middlesex University Hospital)

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• By Road View
  • West Middlesex University Hospital is located on Twickenham Road in Isleworth.
    West Middlesex University Hospital can be accessed from the north via the A4 (Great West Road) and from the south via the A316 (Chertsey Road).
    The post code for sat-nav is TW7 6AF.
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  • There are 3 public car parks at the hospital which contain both standard and Blue Badge bay parking.
    Car Park 1 is located to the left hand side and rear of the Queen Mary Women's Health Unit. This is a pay and display car park.
    Car Parks 2 and 3 are located in front of the Main Building. These are ticketless ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) barrier system car parks.
    Cameras register the number plate of the car before entry.
    Before leaving the hospital, you will need to enter your license plate number into one of the pay machines which are located in the entrance of the main building and pay the requested fee.
    Once the car parking charge for the registered number plate has been paid, the camera at the barrier will automatically recognise the number plate of the car and open the barrier accordingly.
    There are also Blue Badge bays located outside the Accident & Emergency and Urgent Care Centre entrance and next to the Marjory Warren main building.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop along Twickenham Road which is approximately 0.1 miles (2 minute walk) from West Middlesex University Hospital.
    The service routes are the 117, 267, 481, H22 and the H28.
    They are serviced by Transport for London.
  • There is an onsite bus stop.
  • There is a bus stop onsite located outside the main entrance.
    The service routes are the 110, 117, 481 and the H22.
    They are serviced by Transport for London.
  • The main onsite bus stop is sheltered.
    There is seating available with some armrests.
    There is space for a wheelchair user.
  • The main onsite bus stop is approximately 100 yards from the main entrance.
    There is a zebra crossing between the bus stop and the main entrance, with dropped kerbs and tactile paving on either sides of the road.
    There is a steep slope on the approach to the main entrance from the onsite bus stop.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train stations are Isleworth and Syon Lane which are both approximately 0.6 miles (12 minute walk) away from West Middlesex University Hospital.
• By Underground View
  • The nearest underground station is Hounslow East which is approximately 1.6 miles (32 minute walk) away from West Middlesex University Hospital.
• Useful Links View
  • Google Maps location.
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  • Bus service information.
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  • Train service information.
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  • Underground service information.
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Getting Help and Assistance (West Middlesex University Hospital)

• To see the hospital map please click here (opens new tab).
• There is a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
• The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 020 8560 2121.
• The email address for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is [email protected].
• There are volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
• Volunteers can be found in the office within the Rumbles Restaurant.
• Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: Braille on request, large print on request, Makaton on request, different languages on request, voice recognition CD on request and audio on request.
• There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available on request.
• BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the hospital.
• Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact a member of staff.

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• Useful Links View
  • Advice and Support link (new tab) - click here.
  • Getting Here link (new tab) - click here.

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Parking (Car Parks 2 and 3)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front of the hospital off Twickenham Road.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 15 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 320cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
  • There are no hatched/marked zones.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The nearest designated bay is 35m from the main accessible entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Payment machines are located inside the main building.
  • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points.
  • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 240cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
  • The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The nozzle holster is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The charging points require an app.
  • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Parking (Blue Badge Bays)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the left of the main entrance, next to the Emergency Department and Urgent Care Centre entrance.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of block paving.
  • There are 7 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 540cm (depth).
  • There are no hatched/marked zones.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The nearest designated bay is 38m from the main accessible entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Drop-off Point (Main Accessible Entrance)

• There is a designated drop-off point available.
• The designated drop-off point is located outside the main accessible entrance.
• There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.
• The pick-up and drop-off point has a maximum stay of 5 minutes.

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Approach (Main Hospital To Education Centre)

• The surface of the approach is tarmac and concrete tiles.
• The approach surface is uneven in places.
• There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
• There is/are 9 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides.
• Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
• Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• Handrails are easy to grip.
• Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
• The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.

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• Comments View
  • The height of the steps range from 12-15cm.

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Outside Access (Education Centre)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 145cm (4ft 9in).
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the ramp.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step Details View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the step(s).

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Opening Times (Education Centre)

• Monday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Reception (Education Centre)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the left as you enter the Education Centre.
  • The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Education Centre entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the reception point.
  • There is not a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • The type of flooring is carpet.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • The seats do not have armrests.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
  • There is not a television.
  • Vending machines are not available.
  • A water dispenser is not available.
  • There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Getting Around (Education Centre)

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the majority of the building.
• Circulation View
  • There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet.
  • Handrails are not provided in corridors.
  • Seating is provided in corridors.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Signage and Wayfinding View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • The wayfinding signage does not include pictograms.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in public areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.
• Comments View
  • There are vending machines and water dispensers available along the main centre corridor.

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Level Change (Teaching Room)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located beyond the first door.
• The ramp/slope is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 113cm (3ft 8in).
• The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.

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Room / Area (Teaching Room)

• There is / are 1 room(s) / area(s) available.
• The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Undergraduate Teaching Room.
• The room / area is approximately 1m from the main entrance.
• There is not level access to the room / area.
• There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
• The type of flooring is carpet.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
• Lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • There is a second door to access the teaching room as shown in photograph 2.
  • The door is single, easy to open, and opens away from you (push).
  • The width of the door is 74cm.

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Room / Area (Small Meeting Room)

• There is / are 1 room(s) / area(s) available.
• The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Small Meeting Room.
• The room / area is approximately 13m from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the room / area.
• There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
• The type of flooring is carpet.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• There are no chairs with armrests available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Room / Area (Kitchen)

• There is / are 1 room(s) / area(s) available.
• The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Kitchen.
• The room / area is approximately 27m from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the room / area.
• There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a chair.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
• Lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • The height of the counter is 90cm.

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Conference / Meeting Facilities (Conference Room)

• Conference/meeting facilities are available.
• The conference/meeting facilities are located at the rear of the centre.
• There is step-free access to the conference/meeting facilities.
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room(s).
• The lighting levels in the room(s) are good.

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Opening Times (The Patricia Bowen Library and Knowledge Service)

• Monday 09:00 - 16:30.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 16:30.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 16:30.
• Thursday 09:00 - 16:30.
• Friday 09:00 - 16:30.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Entrance (The Patricia Bowen Library and Knowledge Service)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located along the main corridor of the Education Centre and to the right.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 71cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 81cm.
• Comments View
  • There is some raised carpet at the second entrance door which could be a trip hazard.

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Reception (The Patricia Bowen Library and Knowledge Service)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located ahead and to the right as you enter the library.
  • The reception point is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the library entrance.
  • Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
  • The height of the reception counter is low (76cm or lower).
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.

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Library (The Patricia Bowen Library and Knowledge Service)

• The library is located along the main corridor of the Education Centre and to the right.
• The library is 19m from the Education Centre entrance.
• There is step-free access into the library.
• There is step-free access within the library.
• The type of flooring in the library is carpet.
• There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
• This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
• This library does not have a regular supply of books in large print.
• This library does not have a regular supply of books in audio format.
• There is an ordering service.
• There are reading/study desks available.
• The majority of the reading/study desk(s) are 73cm in height.
• There are no height adjustable desks available.
• There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
• A member of staff is available to provide assistance.
• The library does have a computer area.
• The computer area is located to the left and right as you enter the library.
• There is step-free access to the computer area.
• The majority of the computer desk(s) are 74cm in height.
• There are no height adjustable desks in this area.
• The library does not have computers with accessible software.
• A height adjustable chair is / are available.
• The seats do not have armrests in the computer area.
• The book return slot is located outside the library entrance. The height of the book return is 103cm.

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Entrance (Access to the Courtyard and Clinical Skills Centre)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the end of the main corridor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp is 120cm.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• Step Details View
  • The step(s) is/are located in the threshold of the doorway.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).

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Entrance (Clinical Skills Centre)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the courtyard.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp is 118cm.

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Other Floors (Clinical Skills Centre)

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Room / Area (Resuscitation Training Room - First Floor - Clinical Skills Centre)

• There is / are 1 room(s) / area(s) available.
• The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Resuscitation Training Room.
• The room / area is approximately 1m from the Clinical Skills Centre stairs.
• There is not level access to the room / area.
• There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• The type of flooring is carpet.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• All chairs have armrests available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Room / Area (Women & Children's Training Room - First Floor - Clinical Skills Centre)

• There is / are 1 room(s) / area(s) available.
• The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Women & Children's Training Room.
• The room / area is approximately 3m from the Clinical Skills Centre stairs.
• There is not level access to the room / area.
• There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 71cm (2ft 4in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• There are no chairs with armrests available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Main Corridor - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located along the ground floor corridor of the Education Centre, opposite the kitchen.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 25m from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 198cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 6in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 75cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • 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 within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 104cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Main Corridor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located on the ground floor of the Education Centre, along the main corridor and to the right of the kitchen.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 28m from the Education Centre entrance.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • Some toilet seats have a visual colour contrast.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 77cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above and to the left of the wash basin.
  • Lighting levels are varied.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The male toilet is located on the ground floor of the Education Centre, along the main corridor and to the right of the Conference Room.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m from the Education Centre entrance.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • The visual contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • Some toilet seats have a high visual contrast.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above the wash basin, to the right.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Clinical Skills Centre)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located along the ground floor corridor of the Clinical Skills Centre, to the left.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m from the Clinical Skills Centre entrance.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The toilet seats have a high visual contrast.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 87cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above and to the right and left of the wash basins.
  • Lighting levels are varied.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
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