Access Guide
Getting To The Hospital (West Middlesex University Hospital)
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By Road
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- 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.
. - 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.
- West Middlesex University Hospital is located on Twickenham Road in Isleworth.
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By Bus
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- 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.
- There is a bus stop along Twickenham Road which is approximately 0.1 miles (2 minute walk) from West Middlesex University Hospital.
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By Train
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- 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.
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By Underground
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- The nearest underground station is Hounslow East which is approximately 1.6 miles (32 minute walk) away from West Middlesex University Hospital.
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Useful Links
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- Google Maps location.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Bus service information.
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- Train service information.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Underground service information.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
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.
Parking (Car Parks 2 and 3)
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Car Park
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- 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.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- 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.
- View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Parking (Blue Badge Bays)
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Car Park
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- 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.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- 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).
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
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.
Getting To (Outpatients 5: Oral Surgery, Audiology and Hearing Aid, Ear, Nose and Throat)
- Outpatients 5: Oral Surgery, Audiology and Hearing Aid, Ear, Nose and Throat department is/are located on the first floor, next to the East Wing lifts.
- Access to Outpatients 5: Oral Surgery, Audiology and Hearing Aid, Ear, Nose and Throat department is via the main hospital entrance.
- Enter via the main hospital entrance and proceed ahead, following the corridor past the main reception.
Continue down the corridor to the East Wing entrance at the end.
Proceed ahead to the East Wing lifts.
Take a lift to the first floor.
Outpatients 5 is located next to lift B. - There is step free access to Outpatients 5: Oral Surgery, Audiology and Hearing Aid, Ear, Nose and Throat department.
- Outpatients 5: Oral Surgery, Audiology and Hearing Aid, Ear, Nose and Throat department is approximately 4m from the East Wing lifts.
- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
Entrance (Main Accessible Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front of the hospital, off Twickenham Road.
- 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 a single automatic door at this entrance.
- The door opens towards you.
- There is a push pad at a height of 80cm.
- The width of the opening is 110cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 80cm.
- The minimum width between the bollards is 197cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
- This entrance brings you into the ground floor of the main hospital atrium.
Entrance (Ground Floor East Wing Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor, linking the main hospital building to the East Wing.
- 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 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) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 155cm.
Lift (East Wing)
- The lift surveyed is located ahead from the main accessible entrance, in the East Wing.
- The distance from the main accessible entrance is 90m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- The basement, ground, first, second, third and fourth floors are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high visual contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The external lift control buttons have Braille markings, a low visual contrast and tactile markings.
- Some of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 128cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 150cm (width) x 265cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
- Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, a mirror to aid reversing, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
Stairs (East Wing)
- The stairs surveyed are located in the East Wing.
- There are permanently held open doors to access the stairwell.
- The basement, ground, first, second, third and fourth floors can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 20 steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 16cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Opening Times (Outpatients 5)
- Access is by appointment only.
Department / Service (Outpatients 5 - Audiology)
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Department / Service Access
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- Outpatients 5 - Audiology is located on the first floor next to the East Wing lifts.
- There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 162cm.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 129cm (4ft 3in).
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The height of the door release button is 118cm (3ft 10in).
- There is level access throughout the department/service.
- There is clear signage on the department/service.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is flooring in the department/service which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The department/service does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Department / Service Facilities
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- This department/service has; a main reception, a waiting room/area, consultation rooms, accessible toilet facilities for everyone and standard toilet facilities.
- There are 10 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
- A hearing assistance system is available.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 06/06/2022.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
- The portable loop is located at reception.
- A mobile hoist is not available on the department/service.
- There are accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
- There are standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located immediately to the right from the department entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Outpatients 5 entrance.
- Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not visible from the lift.
- There is step free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are no 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 sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- The hearing assistance system is not signed.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 06/06/2022.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
- There is a touch screen.
- 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.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is obstructed.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
- 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 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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Comments
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- There are 2 counters for Audiology and Oral Surgery, both are 80cm high.
- The Audiology counter has a 77cm knee recess.
- There is a wall-mounted hand sanitiser at 104cm high.
- There is a small area within the waiting area which is specifically signed for Oral Surgery patients. The gap to access the area is 90cm wide.
Entrance (Audiology and Microscopy)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the waiting area, by the standard toilets.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The height of the door release button is 133cm (4ft 4in).
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Hearing Therapy - Isolation Room)
- There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Hearing Therapy - Isolation Room.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- 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.
- All chairs have armrests available.
- All tables are permanently fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- The isolation booth is 60cm by 85cm and is accessed via a 11cm step.
- The bench inside the booth is 47cm high (photographs 6 and 7).
Consultation / Treatment Room (Audiology Room)
- There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Audiology Room 1.
- There is not level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is not a bed / couch.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
- All chairs have armrests available.
- All tables are permanently fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- There is a pull cord alarm that is tied up and out of reach.
- There is a 12cm step into the room.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Microscopy Room)
- There is / are 3 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Microscopy Room 1.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- A hoist is not available.
- There is not a chair.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are good.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Consultation Room 3)
- There is / are 4 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Consultation Room 3.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- 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.
- A hoist is not available.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
- All chairs have armrests available.
- All tables are permanently fixed.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 06/06/2022.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- The isolation booth has a 11cm step and a bench is 47cm high (photographs 5 and 6).
- The portable loop is signed and fully functional (photograph 7).
- There is a an emergency pull alarm at 132cm high (photograph 8).
Consultation / Treatment Room (Consultation Room 4 - Out of Hours)
- There is / are 4 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Consultation Room 4 - Out of Hours.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is not a bed / couch.
- A hoist is not available.
- 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.
- All tables are permanently fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located within the waiting area.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 13m from the Outpatients 5 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 twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (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.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 183cm x 188cm (6ft x 6ft 2in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 100cm from floor level.
- 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 121cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and storage items.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- 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 visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is low.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- There is a push button alarm in the toilet.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 149cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- 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 backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
- 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 mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 125cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located close to the reception and waiting area.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 13m from the Outpatients 5 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.
- Toilet seats do not have a high visual contrast.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above the basin.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are available in the female toilets.
- There is a flip down baby change table available.
- The height of the baby change table is 85cm.
Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities (Main Building)
- Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, on the right hand side of the main hospital corridor.
- Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, on the right hand side of the main hospital corridor.
- Parent and baby changing facilities are located on the ground floor, on the right hand side of the main hospital corridor.
Related Access Guides
- To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- West Middlesex University Hospital – Main Building link (new tab) - click here.
- East Wing link (new tab) - click here.
- Outpatients 5 - Oral Surgery link (new tab) - click here.
