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Children's Outpatients

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Great Western Road, Gloucester, GL1 3NN

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Getting To (Children's Outpatients)

  • This route starts at the Main Atrium Entrance Blue Badge parking.
  • The most accessible route from here has step-free level access.
  • This route also has a dropped kerb with tactile paving.
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  • Access to this department is via the Main Atrium Entrance.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • This department is located on the first floor of the Children's Centre, within the Children's Inpatients/Children's Ward.
  • The department is approximately 50m from the Outpatients Block Lifts.
  • Enter the hospital through the Main Atrium Entrance.
  • Go through the atrium, then turn left to the Outpatients Block lifts.
  • Take a lift to the first floor.
  • Exit the lift and head diagonally to the right, taking the elevated walkway leading towards the Children's Centre.
  • Enter through the Children's Centre entrance and Children's Outpatients is located on the left.
  • This route to the department has a lift.
  • There are manual doors along this route.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned 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: standard toilets.
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Parking (Main Atrium Entrance Blue Badge Parking and Drop Off)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the Main Atrium Entrance.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 14 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 460cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 15m from the Main Atrium Entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has very easy slopes.
    • 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 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 on the left leading up to the Main Atrium Entrance, and in front of the Main Atrium Entrance.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.
    • The maximum stay for drop-off is 20 minutes.

Entrance (Main Atrium Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the main hospital building.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 188cm.
  • 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 192cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • This entrance brings you into the ground floor of the Main Block, into the Atrium.

Lift (Outpatients Block Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead from the Main Atrium Entrance, then to the left after the reception desk.
  • The distance from the Main Atrium Entrance is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The ground and first 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 1250kg.
    • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
    • None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 112cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 183cm (width) x 139cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
    • None of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities and a visual floor indicator.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
    • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Entrance (Children's Centre)

  • This entrance is located on the first floor of the Outpatients Block.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 152cm.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 170cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 172cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.

Department Service (Children's Outpatients)

  • Location and Access View
    • Children's Outpatients is located on the first floor of the Children's Centre.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • 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 86cm.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • There is a manual door along one of the circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include pillars.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
    • The flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Children's Outpatients)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the right as you enter Children's Outpatients.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the right as you enter the department.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations, on the right as you enter the department.

Reception (Children's Outpatients Reception)

  • Location View
    • The reception is located ahead and on the right as you enter Children's Outpatients.
    • The distance from the Children's Outpatients entrance is 23m.
  • 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 106cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 101cm to 128cm from the floor.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • The flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.
    • 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.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.

Consultation / Medical Room (Room 2)

  • The room surveyed was Room 2.
  • The room is located ahead and on the left as you enter Children's Outpatients, next to the Children's Outpatients Reception.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • 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 185cm.
  • 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.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the right as you enter Children's Outpatients.
    • The distance from the Children's Outpatients 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 pictorial, written text and Makaton signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens both ways and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 75cm.
    • 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
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 164cm (width) x 211cm (depth).
    • There is not 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 95cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula 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 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 108cm 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 74cm 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 high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 103cm 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 low colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 125cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin, a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 143cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 84cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.