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Medical Photography

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

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Getting To (Medical Photography)

  • This route starts at the Orchard Centre/Children's Centre/Therapies car park.
  • The most accessible route from here has step-free access via slope.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
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  • Access to this department is via the Eye Clinic entrance.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • This department is located within the Eye Clinic, along the left hand side of the Orchard Centre.
  • The department is approximately 12m from the Eye Clinic entrance.
  • From the Eye Clinic entrance, continue straight ahead through the double doors.
  • The Medical Photography department is on the right hand side of the corridor.
  • This route to the department has step-free level access.
  • 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 not provided.
  • Dementia-friendly signage is not provided.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route: standard toilets.
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Parking (Orchard Centre/Children's Centre/Therapies Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on Mayhill Way located between the Orchard Centre, Children's Centre and Therapies.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 10 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 470cm (depth).
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The nearest designated bay is 49m from the Children's Centre entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight slope.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is also 17 metres from the Orchard Centre entrance, 40 metres to the Eye Clinic entrance, and 55 metres from the Therapies entrance.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not 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 (Eye Clinic Entrance)

  • This entrance is located along the left hand side of the Orchard Centre main building.
  • 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 ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide.
  • There are no handrails for the ramp.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second, single automatic door.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 96cm.

Reception (Eye Clinic and Medical Photography Reception)

  • Location View
    • The reception is located ahead and to the right of the Eye Clinic entrance.
    • The distance from the Eye Clinic entrance is 4m.
  • 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 103cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds 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.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • 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.

Department / Service (Medical Photography)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Medical Photography department is located along the main corridor within the Eye Clinic department.
    • 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 open towards you.
    • The doors require effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 151cm.
    • The doors have 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.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • 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
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Consultation / Medical Room (Medical Photography Studio)

  • The room surveyed was the Photography Studio.
  • The room is located on the left after, the department entrance.
  • 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 is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • 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 free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 182cm.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.