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Getting To (Fracture Clinic/Orthopaedics)

• This route starts at the Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic - Blue Badge Parking.
• The most accessible route from here has step-free level access.
• This route also has uneven surfaces.
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• Access to this department is via the Fracture Clinic/Orthopaedics Entrance.
• There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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• This department is located on the ground floor of the West Ward Block.
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Parking (Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic - Blue Badge Parking)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front of the hospital via the Women's and Children's Hospital parking.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 19 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 485cm (depth).
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
  • The nearest designated bay is 47m from the hospital entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.
• 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 hospital entrance.

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Department Service (Fracture Clinic/Orthopaedics)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Fracture Clinic/Orthopaedics Department is located on the ground floor, in the West Ward block.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 133cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 138cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • The Fracture Clinic/Orthopaedics Department can also be accessed from the main hospital corridor, in the West Ward Block.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
  • Access throughout may include moveable physical obstructions.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along the majority of circulation routes.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
  • 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 armchairs.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Entrance (Alternative Internal Entrance)

• This entrance is located along the ground floor corridor, in the West Ward block.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double manual doors.
• The doors open towards you.
• The doors require effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 155cm.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Fracture Clinic/Orthopaedics)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located to the left as you enter the Fracture Clinic/Orthopaedics Department Entrance.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
  • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the right as you enter the Fracture Clinic/Orthopaedics Department Entrance.

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Reception (Fracture Clinic/Orthopaedics)

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• Location View
  • The reception is located ahead as you enter the Fracture Clinic/Orthopaedics Department.
  • The distance from the Fracture Clinic/Orthopaedics Department Entrance is 4m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access to the reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 79cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 68cm.
  • The reception has screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 101cm to 128cm from the floor.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Counter (Coffee Bar)

• The counter is located to the left as you enter the Fracture Clinic/Orthopaedics Department.
• The distance from the Fracture Clinic/Orthopaedics Entrance is 8m.
• The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The height of the counter is 90cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
• The card payment machine is at a height of 103cm.
• The payment machine is portable.
• There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Seating Area (Fracture Clinic)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Fracture Clinic Waiting Area is located on the left side of Fracture Clinic/Orthopaedics Department.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to 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.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • There may be 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 (Orthopaedic Clinic)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Orthopaedic Clinic Waiting Area is located on the left side of the Fracture Clinic/Orthopaedics 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.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • There may be 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 (Children's Waiting Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Children's Waiting Area is located on the right side of the Fracture Clinic/Orthopaedics Department.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • There is step-free level access to this area.
  • There is an opening without doors.
  • The width of the opening is 172cm.
• 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.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There may be 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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Consultation / Medical Room (Plaster Suite 1)

• The room surveyed was Plaster Suite 1.
• The room is located on the right side of the Fracture Clinic/Orthopaedics Department.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• 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 towards you.
• The doors require effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 143cm.
• The doors have 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 171cm.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and stools.
• Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
• 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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Consultation / Medical Room (Fracture Clinic - Cubicle 2)

• The room surveyed was Cubicle 2.
• The room is located on the left side of the Fracture Clinic/Orthopaedics Department, on the left side of the Fracture Clinic corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is written text and numbered 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 is easy to open.
• There is a locked extension leaf.
• The width of the opening is 79cm.
• The door has 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.
• 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 182cm.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs with 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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Consultation / Medical Room (Fracture Clinic - Cubicle 4)

• The room surveyed was Cubicle 4.
• The room is located on the left side of the Fracture Clinic/Orthopaedics Department, at the end of the Fracture Clinic corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is numbered signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is an opening without doors.
• The width of the opening is 158cm.
• 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 187cm.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs with 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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Consultation / Medical Room (Orthopaedic Clinic - Consult 2)

• The room surveyed was Consult 2.
• The room is located on the right side of the Fracture Clinic/Orthopaedics Department, on the left side of the Orthopaedics Clinic corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
• There is written text and numbered 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 is easy to open.
• The width of the opening is 85cm.
• 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.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs with 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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Consultation / Medical Room (Orthopaedic Clinic - Exam 7)

• The room surveyed was Exam 7.
• The room is located to the right side of the Fracture Clinic/Orthopaedics Department, along the left side Orthopaedic Clinic corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
• There is written text and numbered 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 is easy to open.
• The width of the opening is 84cm.
• The door has 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.
• 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 183cm.
• 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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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the left as you enter the Fracture Clinic/Orthopaedics External Entrance.
  • The distance from the Fracture Clinic/Orthopaedics Entrance is 2m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 245cm (width) x 205cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 83cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button 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 high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • 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 114cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 76cm from the floor.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the left side of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a medium 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 high colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 103cm 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 118cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a pedal bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 95cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.