Access Guide
Getting To (South Block Out-Patients)
- This route starts at the South Block Out-Patients parking.
- The most accessible route from here has step-free access via slope.
- The slope has a steep gradient.
- This route also has uneven surfaces and a dropped kerb with tactile paving.
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- Access to this department is via the South Block Out-Patients entrance.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- This department is located on the ground floor of the South Block.
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Parking (South Block Out-Patients)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the rear of the hospital grounds just off Dublin Road, accessed via Gate 6.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 225cm (width) x 342cm (depth).
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
- There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 111cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 20m from the South Block Out-Patients entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep slope.
- This route has uneven surfaces.
- 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 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 and to the left of the South Block Out-Patients entrance.
- There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.
Entrance (South Block Out-Patients)
- This entrance is located at the front of the South Block, to the rear of the hospital building accessed via Gate 6.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- 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 slope at the entrance.
- The slope has a steep gradient.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 115cm.
- 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 manual doors.
- The doors open towards you.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 174cm.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
Reception (South Block Out-Patients Department Reception)
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Location
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- The reception is located to the left as you enter the South Block Out-patients entrance.
- The distance from the South Block Out-patients entrance is 7m.
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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 106cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
- The reception has windows and 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 101cm to 127cm 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.
- 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.
Department Service (South Block Out-Patients Department)
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Location and Access
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- The South Block Out-Patients Department is located on Level 1 within the South Block.
- There is not any signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors open towards you.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 154cm.
- 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.
- There are no doors 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.
- The flooring is shiny.
- There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
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Facilities and Services
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- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Toilet and Changing Facilities (South Block Out-Patients Department)
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
- The toilets with adaptations are located to the rear of the South Block OPD Reception seating area.
- The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
Reception (Staff Base)
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Location
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- The reception is located to the right as you enter the South Block Out-Patients internal entrance.
- The distance from the South Block Out-Patients internal entrance is 11m.
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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 106cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
- The reception has a television and screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is 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.
- 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.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
Consultation / Medical Room (Weighing Room 2)
- The room surveyed was Weighing room 2.
- The room is located to the left as you enter the South Block Out-Patients internal entrance.
- 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 is a single manual door.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 88cm.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is not 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 medium 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.
Consultation / Medical Room (Consulting Room 14)
- The room surveyed was Consulting Room 14.
- The room is located to rear of the department, on the left side.
- 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.
- 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 medium colour contrast.
- The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 186cm.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and 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.
Consultation / Medical Room (Examination Room 18)
- The room surveyed was Examination Room 18.
- The room is located on the left side of the 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 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 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 medium 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.
Consultation / Medical Room (Phlebotomy Room)
- The room surveyed was Phlebotomy Room.
- The room is located on the right side of the 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 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 not 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 medium colour contrast.
- 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.
Consultation / Medical Room (Counselling Room)
- The room surveyed was Counselling Room.
- The room is located on the right side of the 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 is a single manual door.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door requires effort 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 walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Seating available in this room includes: armchairs and sofas.
- Furniture available in this room includes: tables, coffee tables and 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.
Consultation / Medical Room (Treatment Room)
- The room surveyed was Treatment Room.
- The room is located on the right side of the 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 is a single manual door.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door requires effort 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.
- The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 198cm.
- 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.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the rear of the reception seating area.
- The distance from the South Block Out-Patients entrance is 19m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet 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 into the facility.
- There is 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 86cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- 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 141cm (width) x 230cm (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.
- The lateral transfer space is 75cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the non-transfer side.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 47cm 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 95cm 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 71cm from the floor.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the left side of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rail has 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 104cm 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 high colour contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 131cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
- The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 93cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a pedal 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
