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Montagu Community Diagnostic Centre – Imaging Suite

Montagu Hospital, Adwick Road, Mexborough, S64 0AZ

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Parking (Montagu Community Diagnostic Centre – Imaging Suite - Blue Badge Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the Montagu Community Diagnostic Centre – Imaging Suite building, to the rear of the hospital grounds.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 229cm (width) x 461cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 126cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 21m from the Montagu Community Diagnostic Centre – Imaging Suite Entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep slope.
    • There is a dropped kerb with 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 Blue Badge holders.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Department / Service (Montagu Community Diagnostic Centre – Imaging Suite)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Montagu Community Diagnostic Centre – Imaging Suite is located to the rear of the hospital grounds.
    • View information on opening times.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free access via a slope into this area.
    • The slope has a steep gradient.
    • There are 3 steps into this area.
    • There are handrails on both sides and also a central handrail.
    • 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 steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
    • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
    • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
    • There is an intercom at a height of 134cm.
    • There is a single automatic door.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 98cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
    • The door has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a second, single manual door.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • There is an open extension leaf.
    • The width of the opening is 134cm.
    • The doors have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 120cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • 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 and chairs without armrests.
    • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Montagu Community Diagnostic Centre – Imaging Suite)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located just beyond reception, along the main department corridor and along the right side department corridor.
    • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located to the rear of the department and within the MRI area.

Reception (Montagu Community Diagnostic Centre – Imaging Suite)

  • Location View
    • The reception is located ahead and to the left as you enter.
    • The distance from the Montagu Community Diagnostic Centre – Imaging Suite Entrance is 5m.
  • 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 110cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
    • The reception has screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • 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, chairs without armrests and bariatric chairs with armrests.

Seating Area (Sub Wait)

  • Location and Access View
    • The sub wait seating area is located on the right side of the main department corridor.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door 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 188cm.
  • 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.

Consultation / Medical Room (Ultrasound 2)

  • The room surveyed was Ultrasound 2.
  • The room is located along the main department corridor, on the left side.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door 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.
  • There is an open extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 134cm.
  • The door has a medium 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 high colour contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 177cm.
  • 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 even at the time of the survey.

Consultation / Medical Room (CT Prep Room)

  • The room surveyed was CT Prep Room.
  • The room is located along the rear department corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door 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.
  • There is a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a medium 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 171cm.
  • 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.

Imaging Room (CT Room)

  • The room surveyed was CT Room.
  • The room is located along the rear department corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • 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 is permanently held open.
    • There is an open extension leaf.
    • The width of the opening is 137cm.
    • The door has a medium 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 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.

Standard Changing Room (Patient Change 2)

  • The changing room surveyed is located along the rear department corridor.
  • The distance from the Montagu Community Diagnostic Centre – Imaging Suite Entrance is 18m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • The door opens inwards and has a medium colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
  • Changing facilities available in the changing room include: a bench.
  • There is also a full length mirror, a coat hook and an emergency alarm in the room.
  • 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.

Standard Changing Room (MRI - Changing Room 2)

  • The changing room surveyed is located to the rear of the MRI area.
  • The distance from the Montagu Community Diagnostic Centre – Imaging Suite Entrance is 12m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • The door opens inwards and has a medium colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
  • Changing facilities available in the changing room include: a bench.
  • There is also a full length mirror, a coat hook and an emergency alarm in the room.
  • 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.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located along the main department corridor, on the left side just beyond reception.
    • The distance from the Montagu Community Diagnostic Centre – Imaging Suite Entrance is 7m.
  • 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 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 85cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • 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 185cm (width) x 223cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 124cm (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 medium colour contrast.
    • 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 49cm 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 medium 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 72cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have 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 96cm 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 96cm 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 waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 108cm and 149cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.