Access Guide
Getting To (Renal Out-Patients)
- This route starts at the main entrance parking.
- The most accessible route from here has step-free level access.
- This route also has bollards, a dropped kerb without tactile paving and narrow walkways.
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- Access to this department is via the main entrance.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- This department is located on Level 1 of the South East Block.
- The department is approximately 25m from the Department of Renal Medicine entrance.
- Enter the hospital via the main entrance and proceed ahead.
- At the East Ward Block lifts, turn left.
- Continue ahead, turn right down the corridor, then at the T-junction, turn left to enter the South East Block.
- The South East Block lifts are ahead.
- Take a lift to Level 1.
- Exit the lift and turn right. Continue ahead and enter the Department of Renal Medicine.
- Renal Out-Patients is located straight ahead.
- 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 resting areas along this route to the department.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia-friendly signage is not provided.
- The following toilet facilities are available along the route: a changing places facility, accessible toilet (with right hand transfer), toilets for ambulant disabled users and standard toilets.
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Parking (Main Entrance Parking)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the east of the hospital site, off Armthorpe Road.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 9 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 247cm (width) x 480cm (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 23m from the main entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
- This route has narrow walkways and bollards.
- There is a dropped kerb without 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 free for Blue Badge holders but not all users.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located in front of the main entrance.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.
Entrance (Main Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front of the East Ward Block.
- The approach to the entrance has bollards.
- The entrance area is not clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
- The slope has a steep gradient.
- There is a single automatic door.
- The door opens by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 125cm.
- The door has a low colour contrast.
- There is a second, single automatic door.
- The door opens by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 140cm.
- The door has a low colour contrast.
- There is ramped and stepped access as you enter.
- The ramp bypasses the steps.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide.
- There is a handrail on the left going down.
- There are 3 steps as you enter.
- There are handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 15cm.
- The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
- This entrance gives access to Level 2 of the hospital.
Lift (South East Block Lift)
- The lift surveyed is located on the right as you enter the South East Block.
- The distance from the main entrance is 148m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
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Standard Lift
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- Levels 1, 2, and 3 can be accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a medium 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 1800kg.
- The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
- None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 125cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 157cm (width) x 240cm (depth).
- The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
- None of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: 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.
Entrance (Department of Renal Medicine Entrance)
- This entrance is located on Level 1 of the South East Block.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- 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.
Reception (Department of Renal Medicine)
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Location
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- The reception is located along the corridor as you enter the Department of Renal Medicine.
- The distance from the Department of Renal Medicine entrance is 20m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access to the reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 76cm.
- The reception has screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- 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 without armrests and sofas.
Department Service (Renal Out-Patients)
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Location and Access
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- Renal Out-Patients is located in the department of Renal Medicine, on Level 1 of the South East Block.
- 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 150cm.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
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Getting Around
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- 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 circulation routes.
- The flooring is shiny.
- There is background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
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Facilities and Services
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- Seating available in this area includes: armchairs.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is a mobile hoist in this area.
Toilet and Changing Facilities (Renal Out-Patients)
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
- The toilets with adaptations are located on the left and on the right as you enter Renal Out-Patients.
- The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
Reception (Renal Out-Patients)
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Location
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- The reception is located on the left as you enter Renal Out-Patients.
- The distance from Renal Out-Patients entrance is 15m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access to the reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 75cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the desk.
- The reception has screens 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 110cm to 139cm from the floor.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- 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: armchairs.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
Consultation / Medical Room (Peritoneal Dialysis)
- The room surveyed was Peritoneal Dialysis.
- The room is located along the corridor, on the right as you enter Renal Out-Patients.
- 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 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 87cm.
- 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: tables, height adjustable tables and desks.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Consultation / Medical Room (Consulting Room 4)
- The room surveyed was Consulting Room 4.
- The room is located along the Renal Out-Patients corridor, on the right.
- 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 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 87cm.
- 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.
- 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 175cm.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and sofas.
- 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 even at the time of the survey.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer - Female)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the right as you enter Renal Out-Patients.
- The distance from the Renal Out-Patients entrance is 2m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is tactile, 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 89cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 121cm (width) x 184cm (depth).
- There is not 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 62cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the 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 50cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high 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 113cm 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 73cm from the floor.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high 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 106cm 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 low colour contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 131cm 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 and a clinical waste bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 172cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
