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Getting To (Radiology Level 2)

• This route starts at the Multi-Storey Car Park.
• The most accessible route from here has step-free level access.
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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 2 of the Yellow Zone.
• The department is approximately 75m from the Orange Zone Lifts.
• Enter the hospital via the main entrance and proceed straight ahead past the reception desk.
• Follow the main hospital corridor to the end and the Orange Zone lifts are located on the right.
• Take a lift to level 2.
• Exit the lift lobby and turn left, then proceed straight to the very end of the corridor and turn right.
• Follow this corridor and the entrance to Radiology Level 2 is located on the right.
• This route to the department has a lift.
• Doors are held open along this route.
• Some flooring is shiny 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: accessible toilet (with left hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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• View information on getting to and around the hospital (opens new tab).

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Parking (Multi-Storey Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on the right side of the hospital grounds.
  • The car park is multi-storey.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • The height of the restriction barrier is 210cm.
  • There are 15+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 128cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 10m from the multi-storey car park lift.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • The Blue Badge bays are available from level 4 upwards of the multi-storey car park.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Payment machines are located on level 1 of the multi-storey car park, in front of the main entrance.
  • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • There are 4 electric vehicle charging points.
  • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 230cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
  • The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The nozzle holster is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The charging points require an app or tap and pay (contactless payment).
  • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located on level 1 of the multi-storey car park.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.

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Entrance (Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located on the right side of the hospital building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is an intercom at a height of 113cm.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 96cm.
• The width of the opening is 229cm.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The second set of doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 187cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
• This entrance brings you into level 3 of the Blue Zone.

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Lift (Orange Zone Lifts)

• The lift surveyed is located ahead, at the end of the corridor as you enter via the main entrance, on the right.
• The distance from the main entrance is 85m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• Level 2, level 3, level 4, level 5, level 6, level 7, level 8, level 9, level 10 and level 11 are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 105cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 186cm (width) x 129cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and 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.

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Department Service (Radiology Level 2)

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• Location and Access View
  • Radiology Level 2 is located on level 2 of the Yellow Zone.
  • 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 175cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • Radiology Level 2 can also be accessed from the Lilac Zone.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is no (or very little) 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 and chairs without armrests.
  • Seating is fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Radiology Level 2)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilets with adaptations are located ahead and to the left as you enter Radiology Level 2 and within the radiology recovery area.
  • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
• Changing Facilities View
  • Changing facilities with adaptations are located ahead and to the right as you enter Radiology Level 2.
  • Standard changing facilities are located within the inpatient waiting area.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations, which is ahead and to the left as you enter.

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Reception (Radiology Level 2 Reception)

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• Location View
  • The reception is located ahead as you enter Radiology Level 2.
  • The distance from the Radiology Level 2 entrance is 10m.
• 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 120cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • The reception has windows and 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.
  • 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.
  • Some seating is fixed.

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Seating Area (Inpatient Waiting Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • The inpatient waiting area is located along the corridor that is to the left of the Radiology Level 2 entrance.
  • 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.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • 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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Consultation / Medical Room (Radiology Recovery Area)

• The room surveyed was Radiology Recovery Area.
• The room is located at the rear of Radiology Level 2.
• 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 away from you.
• The doors require effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 122cm.
• 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 210cm.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and armchairs.
• Furniture available in this room includes: 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.

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Imaging Room (Dental X-Ray Room)

• The room surveyed was Dental X-Ray Room.
• The room is located to the left of the Radiology Level 2 reception.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to 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 towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • 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.
  • 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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Imaging Room (Ultrasound Room 3)

• The room surveyed was Ultrasound Room 3.
• The room is located to the left of the Radiology Level 2 reception.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to 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 a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • 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 181cm.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: 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.

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Imaging Room (X-Ray 5)

• The room surveyed was X-Ray 5.
• The room is located to the left of the Radiology Level 2 reception.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to 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 a locked extension leaf.
  • 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.
  • The treatment table is wall mounted and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 242cm.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
  • 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 (Fluoroscopy)

• The room surveyed was Fluoroscopy.
• The room is located to the left of the Radiology Level 2 reception.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to 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 a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • 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 wall mounted and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 225cm.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and 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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Changing Room with Adaptations (Changing Room 2)

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located ahead and to the right as you enter Radiology Level 2.
  • The distance from the Radiology Level 2 entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • 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.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • Changing facilities available in the changing room include: a changing table/bench.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 102cm (width) x 224cm (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 long mirror.
  • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 103cm and 139cm 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 (Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located ahead and to the left as you enter Radiology Level 2.
  • The distance from the Radiology Level 2 entrance is 5m.
• 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 signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • 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 195cm (width) x 470cm (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 128cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button 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 low colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 49cm 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 medium colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 115cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 112cm 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 105cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 181cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 91cm.
  • 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.