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Focus Research Centre

Cheltenham General Hospital, Sandford Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 7AN

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Getting To (Focus Research Centre)

  • This route starts at the Oncology Centre car park.
  • The most accessible route from here has step-free level access.
  • This route also has a dropped kerb without tactile paving.
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  • Access to this department is via the Oncology Centre entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • This department is located on the first floor of the Oncology Centre.
  • The department is approximately 10m from lift 14.
  • Enter via the Oncology Centre entrance.
  • Pass the Oncology reception then turn right after the seating.
  • Go through a set of open double doors, past some more seating, through another set of open doors then turn right.
  • Follow the corridor until you reach the lift on the right.
  • Take the lift to the first floor.
  • Exit the lift and turn right and the Focus Research Centre will be located on the left.
  • This route to the department has a lift.
  • Doors are held open along this route.
  • The 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), accessible toilet (with right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Oncology Centre Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the venue.
    • 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 232cm (width) x 475cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 17m from the Oncology Centre entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders and permit 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 not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Oncology Centre Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the side of the Oncology Centre that's opposite the car park.
  • 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 very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 130cm.
  • There is a key pad at a height of 112cm.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 178cm.
  • 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 automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 178cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 115cm.

Lift (Lift 14)

  • The lift surveyed is located on the corridor at the rear of the Oncology Centre.
  • The distance from the Oncology Centre entrance is 58m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The ground, first and second floors can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 2000kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 130cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 145cm (width) x 263cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an intercom hearing assistance system.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Department / Service (Focus Research Centre)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Focus Research Centre is located on the first floor on the Oncology Centre.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a key lock at a height of 146cm.
    • 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 locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
    • The width of the opening is 78cm.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • 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.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Consultation / Medical Room (Room 1)

  • The room surveyed was Room 1.
  • The room is located on the left as you enter the Focus Research Centre.
  • 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 requires effort to open.
  • There is a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • 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 colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 182cm.
  • 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 even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.