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Overview (Finchley Memorial Hospital)

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• About View
  • This is a hospital with multiple services available.
  • Services available in the venue include: X-Ray, Respiratory, Ophthalmology, Ultrasound, Microvascular, Mobile CT, Mobile MRI, Breast Screening Unit, Walk-In Clinic, Cardiology, Endoscopy, Lung Health, Audiology, Wards, Outpatients, Phlebotomy, and Infusion Suite.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • There is a drop-off point.
  • The nearest train station is New Southgate.
  • The nearest underground station is West Finchley.
  • The nearest bus station is North Finchley Bus Station.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • Floors G, 1 and 2 can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system.
  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair and walking aids.
  • British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
  • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Finchley Memorial Hospital)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on floor G, to the front and rear of the hospital.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located on floor G, ahead and to the left from the main entrance.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • The Changing Places toilet facilities are located on floor G, ahead and to the right from the main entrance.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on floor G, to the front and rear of the hospital.

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Parking (Finchley Memorial Hospital)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the front and left sides of Finchley Memorial Hospital.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
  • There are 15+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 220cm (width) x 468cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 140cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 21m from the main entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
• 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 available.
  • Visitors must register their car at any of the hospital reception desks to get 3 hours free parking.
• 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.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

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Entrance (Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of Finchley Memorial Hospital.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is an intercom at a height of 118cm.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 123cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 143cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The second set of doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 143cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.

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Getting Around (Finchley Memorial Hospital)

• There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
• Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
• There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
• Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests and benches.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Changing Places (Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located on floor G, ahead and to the right from the main entrance.
  • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 38m.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • The dimensions of the facility are 375cm (width) x 198cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
• Toilet Details View
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 92cm.
  • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
  • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 105cm from the floor.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The changing bench is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the changing bench is 192cm.
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
• Shower Details View
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it was tied up at the time of the survey.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a fixed height wash basin.
  • The wash basin is 87cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 137cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 134cm from the floor.
  • A wide paper roll dispenser is not available.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The facility has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 115cm and 149cm from the floor.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on floor G, ahead and to the left from the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 38m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 140cm (width) x 203cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a wall sensor flush on the wall above the cistern.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 108cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 65cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 101cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 124cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 170cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

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Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room (Finchley Memorial Hospital)

• The room surveyed is located on floor G, ahead and to the left from the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 30m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
• The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 86cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• The height of the baby change facility when in use is 80cm.
• There is a wash basin, a paper towel dispenser and a coat hook in the room.
• The wash basin has a sensor tap.
• The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a pedal bin.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

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Reception (Information Desk)

• The reception is located ahead and to the right from the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 18m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 119cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
• The reception has windows and glazed screens.
• There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 115cm to 129cm from the floor.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and 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: armchairs and sofas.

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Reception (Community Diagnostics Centre/Royal Free London (Barnet)/UCLH)

• The reception is located on floor G, through the permanently held open doors on the left from the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 40m.
• The most accessible route to reception has doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 120cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
• The reception has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 120cm to 134cm from the floor.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• 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.
• The seating is fixed.

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Seating Area (Respiratory Waiting Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Respiratory Waiting Area is located on floor G through the permanently held open doors to the left after the main entrance, and then on your left.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • The chairs are fixed.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

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Seating Area (Lung Cancer Screening)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Lung Cancer Screaning seating area is located on floor G,on the left hand side of Finchley Memorial Hospital.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Reception (Outpatients & Therapies)

• The reception is located ahead from the main entrance and towards the rear of the building.
• The distance from the main entrance is 43m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 120cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
• The reception has glazed screens.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 105cm to 130cm from the floor.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and 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.
• Some seating is fixed.

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Lift (Finchley Memorial Hospital)

• The lift surveyed is located ahead from the main entrance, past the Information Desk, and on the left.
• The distance from the main entrance is 32m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• Floors G, 1 and 2 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 tactile markings, a high visual contrast and a low visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 110cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 194cm (width) x 138cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Stairs (Finchley Memorial Hospital)

• The stairs surveyed are located ahead from the main entrance, past the Information Desk, and on the left.
• Floors G, 1 and 2 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 cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails 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 17cm.
• 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.