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Clinical Trials Unit

St. Hellier Hospital, Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1AA

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Getting To (Clinical Trials Unit)

  • Clinical Trials Unit is/are located on the ground floor of Block K.
  • Access to Clinical Trials Unit is via the Block K - Renal Unit entrance.
  • On entering the Block K - Renal Unit entrance turn left and continue ahead. The Clinical trials Unit is located at the end of the corridor.
  • There is step free access to Clinical Trials Unit.
  • Clinical Trials Unit is approximately 18m from the Block K - Renal Unit entrance.
  • There is a/are manual, double door(s) which may be difficult to open between the Block K - Renal Unit entrance and the department/service.
  • There are not resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

Parking (Block K - Renal Unit - Blue Badge Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the rear of the hospital site, in front of Block K - Renal Unit entrance.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 310cm (width) x 400cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The nearest designated bay is 21m from the Block K - Renal Unit entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope.
  • 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 to the right as you enter the car park.

Entrance (Block K - Renal Unit Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of Block K - Renal Unit.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is ramped and stepped access at the entrance.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • The ramp gradient varies between slight and steep.
  • There are level resting areas along the ramp.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There is a handrail on the right going up.
  • There are 3 steps.
  • There is a central handrail.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does 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 depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 92cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of Block K - Renal Unit.

Department / Service

  • Department / Service Access View
    • Clinical Trials Unit is located to the left as you enter Block K Entrance.
    • There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
    • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm .
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 152cm (4ft 12in).
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 140cm (4ft 7in).
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • There is stepped access immediately beyond the department/service entrance.
    • There is no clear signage on the department/service.
    • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
    • There is flooring in the department/service which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • The department/service does play background music.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Department / Service Facilities View
    • This department/service has; a main reception.
    • A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
    • There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
    • Accessible toilet facilities are located at the top of the ramp in Block K.
    • There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
    • Standard toilet facilities are located at the top of the ramp in Block K.

Level Change (Entrance)

  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located immediately after the entrance.
  • There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

Reception

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located to the left as you enter the department.
    • The reception point is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the department entrance.
    • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There is step free access to the reception point.
    • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
    • There are no windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The reception counter is placed in front of a background which is patterned.
    • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
    • The height of the reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm) .
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
    • There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
    • The counter is not staffed.
    • There is not a bell to attract attention.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
  • Reception Waiting Area View
    • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.

Consultation / Treatment Room (Consultation)

  • There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room surveyed was; Room 5.
  • There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
  • There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a bed / couch.
  • The bed / couch is adjustable.
  • There is a chair.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
  • All chairs have armrests available.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The room does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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