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Retinal Research

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

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Getting To (Retinal Research and Ophthalmic Imaging)

  • 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 gradient varies between slight and steep.
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  • Access to this department is via the Orchard Centre entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • This department is located on the first floor of the Orchard Centre.
  • The department is approximately 4m from the first floor lift exit.
  • Enter via the Orchard Centre entrance, continue passed the seating area and turn left.
  • Continue to the end of the corridor and turn left.
  • Go through a set of manual double doors and the lift is on the right.
  • Take the lift to the first floor.
  • Exit the lift lobby area through a set of manual double doors.
  • The Retinal Research and Ophthalmic Imaging department is ahead.
  • This route to the department has a lift.
  • There are manual doors along this route.
  • Some 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.
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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 (Orchard Centre Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Orchard Centre.
  • The entrance area is 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 towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 151cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a medium colour contrast.

Lift (Orchard Centre Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located towards the rear of the Orchard Centre.
  • The distance from the Orchard Centre entrance is 24m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The ground floor and first floor 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 1600kg.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 120cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 146cm (width) x 230cm (depth).
    • The control buttons have a high 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.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs (Orchard Centre Stairs)

  • The stairs are located towards the rear of the Orchard Centre, opposite the lift.
  • The ground floor and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 14cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Entrance (Retinal Research, Ophthalmic Imaging and Medical Photography Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on the first floor of the Orchard Centre.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to 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 71cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.

Department / Service (Retinal Research and Ophthalmic Imaging)

  • Location and Access View
    • Retinal Research and Ophthalmic Imaging is located on the first floor of the Orchard Centre.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • The Retinal Research department and the Ophthalmic Imaging department share the same waiting area, self-check-in screen, and toilets.
  • 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.
    • Some 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.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Retinal Research and Ophthalmic Imaging)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • Toilets with adaptations are not available.
    • Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the waiting area, on the left of the main corridor, and opposite the waiting area.

Reception (Self-Check-In)

  • Location View
    • The reception is located directly ahead of the Retinal Research, Ophthalmic Imaging and Medical Photography entrance.
    • The distance from the Retinal Research, Ophthalmic Imaging and Medical Photography entrance is 10m.
  • 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.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 115cm to 142cm from the floor.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • 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, chairs without armrests and bariatric chairs with armrests.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Consultation / Medical Room (Research FFA Room)

  • The room surveyed was Research FFA Room.
  • The room is located on the right hand side after entering the Retinal Research department .
  • 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.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: height adjustable tables and 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.

Consultation / Medical Room (Research Doctor & Specialist Grading)

  • The room surveyed was Research Doctor and Specialist Grading room.
  • The room is located at the far end of the Retinal Research department, on the right.
  • 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.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • 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.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: desks and height adjustable 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.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Retinal Research and Ophthalmic Imaging)

  • The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located on the right of the Retinal Research and Ophthalmic Imaging department corridor.
  • The distance from the Retinal Research, Ophthalmic Imaging and Medical Photography entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Hand drying facilities include: a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.