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Getting To (X-ray, Ultrasound and CT)

• This route starts at the Clinical Therapy - Blue Badge Parking.
• The most accessible route from here has step-free level access.
• This route also has uneven surfaces and a dropped kerb without tactile paving.
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• Access to this department is via the Clinical Therapy Entrance.
• There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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• This department is located on Level 1 of the Medical Imaging Block.
• The department is approximately 41m from Clinical Therapy - Lift 8.
• Enter via the Clinical Therapy Entrance and proceed ahead to the lift.
• Take a lift to Level 1.
• Exit the lift and turn left.
• Continue ahead along this corridor and the X-ray, Ultrasound and CT department entrance is located on the left.
• This route to the department has a lift.
• Doors are held open along this route.
• Some flooring is shiny and patterned along this route.
• There are not resting areas along this route to the department.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Dementia-friendly signage is not provided.
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Parking (Clinical Therapy - Blue Badge Parking)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the left of the Clinical Therapy entrance.
  • 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 clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 250cm (width) x 491cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 20m from the Clinical Therapy entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • There is a dropped kerb without 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 all users.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located in front of the Clinical Therapy entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

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Entrance (Clinical Therapy Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the north end of the hospital, leading from the Clinical Therapy - Blue Badge parking.
• 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 are double automatic doors.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 163cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 151cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• This entrance gives access to Level -1 of the hospital.

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Lift (Clinical Therapy - Lift 8)

• The lift surveyed is located to the left from the Clinical Therapy entrance.
• The distance from the Clinical Therapy entrance is 9m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • Level -1, Level 0 and Level 1 can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 2000kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 126cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 145cm (width) x 268cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a varying colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Department / Service (X-ray, Ultrasound and CT)

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• Location and Access View
  • The X-ray, Ultrasound and CT Department is located on Level 1 of the Medical Imaging Block.
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  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 174cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is bollards at this entrance with a width of 145cm.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • There may be background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• Facilities and Services View
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (X-ray, Ultrasound and CT)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 6 toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilets with adaptations are located opposite the main reception and along the right and left side department corridors.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
• Changing Facilities View
  • Changing facilities with adaptations are located opposite the main reception, along the left side corridor.
  • Standard changing facilities are located along the right and left side department corridors.

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Reception (X-ray, Ultrasound and CT Reception)

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• Location View
  • The reception is located ahead and to the left as you enter the X-ray, Ultrasound and CT entrance.
  • The distance from the X-ray, Ultrasound and CT entrance is 16m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access to the reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 119cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
  • The reception has screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There is some 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, chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

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Seating Area (X-ray)

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• Location and Access View
  • The X-ray seating area is located opposite the main reception, along the left side corridor.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access to this area.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and 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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Seating Area (CT Waiting Room)

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• Location and Access View
  • The CT waiting room is located to the rear of the department corridor opposite the main reception.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access to this area.
  • There is an opening without doors.
  • The width of the opening is 105cm.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Seating Area (Ultrasound Waiting Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • The ultrasound waiting area is located on the right side of the department.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access to this area.
  • There is an opening without doors.
  • The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • 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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Imaging Room (X-ray Room)

• The room is located on the left side of the department, opposite the reception area.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• Doors are held open along the most accessible route.

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• Imaging Room View
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • There is an open extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 127cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 142cm.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Imaging Room (X-ray Room 3)

• The room surveyed was X-ray Room 3.
• The room is located along the corridor opposite the main reception.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• Doors are held open along the most accessible route.

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• Imaging Room View
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • There is an open extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 127cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 210cm.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Imaging Room (CT Scanner 2)

• The room surveyed was CT Scanner 2.
• The room is located to the rear of the corridor opposite the main reception.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• Doors are held open along the most accessible route.

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• Imaging Room View
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • There is an open extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 131cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 224cm.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Imaging Room (Ultrasound 3)

• The room surveyed was Ultrasound 3.
• The room is located along the right side department corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• Doors are held open along the most accessible route.

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• Imaging Room View
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 184cm.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Changing Room with Adaptations (X-ray)

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located opposite the main reception, on the left side of the department.
  • The distance from the X-ray, Ultrasound and CT entrance is 22m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens both ways and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • Changing facilities available in the changing room include: a dry seat for changing with a grab rail/dropdown rail.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 191cm (width) x 139cm (depth).
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 157cm and 161cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located opposite the main reception, along the left side corridor.
  • The distance from the X-ray, Ultrasound and CT entrance is 21m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens both ways and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 171cm (width) x 209cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 106cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 93cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has lever taps.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 88cm from the floor.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the left side of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 116cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 116cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a pedal bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 158cm and 160cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.