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CT Scanner Suite

St Helier Hospital, Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 1AA

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Getting To (CT Scanner Suite)

  • The CT Scanner Suite is/are located on the first floor of Block A.
  • Access to the CT Scanner Suite is via the Block A - main entrance.
  • Enter via Block A - main entrance and follow the corridor until you reach the lift lobby in Block A. Take the lift up to the first floor. Exit the lift, turn left and follow the corridor on a slight slope past the double doors. Turn right into the Mackenzie Unit and the CT Scanner Suite is located on the right.
  • There is ramped/sloped access to the CT Scanner Suite.
  • The CT Scanner Suite is approximately 17m from the Lift A.
  • There is a/are manual, double door(s) which may be difficult to open between the Block A - main entrance and the department/service.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.

Parking (Main Visitor Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the north of the hospital site, off Wrythe Lane, next to Block F - Ferguson House.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • The height of the restriction barrier is 270cm.
    • There are 20 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 466cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 131cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 39m from the Block F - Ferguson House - 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.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
    • There is 1 electric vehicle charging point.
    • The dimensions of the electric vehicle charging bay are 250cm (width) x 485cm (depth).
    • The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • An online account is required to use the charging point.
    • Payment can be made with a membership/loyalty card (contactless).
    • The EV charging point is operated by BP Pulse.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Block A - Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located to the side of Block A, opposite Block F - Ferguson House.
  • 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 slight gradient.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 129cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 117cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There are bollards at the entrance.
  • The maximum width between them is 110cm.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the main block of the hospital.

Entrance (Mackenzie Unit)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of Block A.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 132cm.
  • Comments View
    • There is an opening beyond the entrance without a door as shown in photograph 2.
    • The width of the opening is 88cm.

Waiting Room / Area (Sub Waiting Area - Mackenzie Unit)

  • There is a waiting room / area.
  • The waiting room / area is approximately 2m from the Mackenzie Unit entrance.
  • There is level access into the waiting room / area.
  • There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • All chairs have armrests.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • Announcements are in person.
  • The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
  • There is not a television.
  • Vending machines are not available.
  • A water dispenser is not available.
  • There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

Opening Times

  • Access is by appointment only.

Department / Service (CT Scanner Suite)

  • Department / Service Access View
    • The CT Scanner Suite is located on the first floor of Block A.
    • There is not a/are not door(s) leading into the department/service.
    • The width of the door opening is 180cm .
    • There is ramped/sloped access throughout the department/service.
    • There is clear signage on the department/service.
    • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
    • There is some flooring in the department/service which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • There is some flooring in the department/service which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
    • The department/service does not play background music.
    • The lighting levels are medium.
  • Department / Service Facilities View
    • This department/service has; standard toilet facilities, ambulant toilet facilities for everyone, treatment rooms and sub waiting areas.
    • There are 2 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
    • A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
    • A mobile hoist is not available on the department/service.
    • There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
    • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the first floor of Block A.
    • There are standard toilet facilities within this department/service.

Imaging Room (CT Scanning Room)

  • This section describes the CT Scanning Room Room(s), located on the left side of the department corridor.
  • There is / are 2 CT Scanning Room(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room surveyed was; Room 1.
  • This room is not accessed via a changing room.
  • Imaging Room View
    • There is step free access into the imaging room.
    • The changing room is approximately 9m from the sub waiting area.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The door(s) has/have a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
    • A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
    • The width of the door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the imaging room.
    • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
    • There is a bed / couch.
    • The bed / couch is adjustable.
    • A mobile hoist can be brought in from another department.
    • There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
    • The room does not have background music playing.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the imaging room.
    • The lighting levels in the imaging room are good.

Room / Area (Cannulation Room)

  • There is / are 1 room(s) / area(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Cannulation Room.
  • There is level access to the room / area.
  • There is not a/are not door(s) into the room / area.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is not a bed / couch.
  • A hoist is not available.
  • There is a chair.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • The chair(s) is/are height adjustable.
  • All chairs have armrests available.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

Standard Changing Cubicle / Room (CT Scanner Suite)

  • The changing cubicle/room is located along department corridor.
  • The changing cubicle/room is 5m from the sub waiting room/area.
  • There is step-free access to the changing cubicle/room.
  • There is/are no door(s) for access.
  • The width of the door opening is 102cm.
  • The type of flooring in the room is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the cubicle/room.
  • There are chairs with armrests on both sides.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s) available.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s) 167cm from the floor.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the cubicle/room.
  • The lighting levels are good.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The shared toilet is located along the department corridor.
    • There is ramped/sloped access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m from the CT Scanner Suite entrance.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
    • There are vertical wall mounted rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
    • Lighting levels are good.

Level Change (Standard Toilets)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located in between the department entrance and the standard toilets.
  • The ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

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