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Shared Section (Getting To The Hospital)

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Shared Section (Getting Help and Assistance)

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Shared Section (Public Parking)

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Getting To (The Gastro Investigation Suite)

• The Gastro Investigation Suite is/are located at the rear of the Kingfisher Ward.
• To see the hospital map please click here (opens new tab).
• Access to the Gastro Investigation Suite is via the Octav Botnar Wing entrance.
• Enter the hospital via the Octav Botnar Wing entrance. Take the lift to Level 2 and on exiting turn right at the Octav Botnar reception desk into the main lift lobby. Take the lifts to Level 5 and on exiting turn left, the Gastro Investigation Suite entrance is directly ahead.
• There is step free access, via lift, to the Gastro Investigation Suite.
• The Gastro Investigation Suite is approximately 35m from the Octav Botnar Wing lift.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• There is some 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.

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Outside Access (Main Hospital Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located in Great Ormond Street.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 240cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 244cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Comments View
  • There are bollards at the start of the walkway that lead up to the entrance from Great Ormond Street.
  • The bollards do not have a good colour contrast with the paving.

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Other Floors (Octav Botnar Wing Entrance)

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• Stairs View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2.
  • There are 15 steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a second lower handrail.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Lift (Octav Botnar Wing Entrance)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located immediately beyond the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Octav Botnar Wing entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1, 2.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do not contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is good.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
• The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 180cm (3ft 3in x 5ft 11in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift control buttons range from 83cm to 110cm in height.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is low.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a second lower handrail.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located past reception on the right.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do not contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is good.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is poor.
• The clear door width is 108cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 160cm x 140cm (5ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift controls are 76cm to 112cm in height.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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• Comments View
  • There is a slight upward slope on the lift threshold.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Entrance (Gastroenterology Investigation Suite Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Level 3 of the Octav Botnar Wing.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is an intercom but it is not at a convenient height for wheelchair users to gain access.
  • There is a hand sanitiser but it is not at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 155cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 155cm.
• Comments View
  • This entrance also gives access to the Kingfisher Ward.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the left on entering the Kingfisher Ward.
  • The reception point is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Kingfisher Ward entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+).
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low section of the desk.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are provided in the reception area.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • The seats do not have armrests.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • 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 available.
  • There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
  • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Inside Access

• There is level access once inside.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Wayfinding signage is available.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.
• There is some 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.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (L3040 - Procedure Room 2)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; L3040 - Procedure Room 2.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• A hoist can be brought in from another department.
• There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
• There are no chairs with armrests available.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (L3039 - Recovery Holding Bay)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; L3039 - Recovery Holding Bay.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• A hoist can be brought in from another department.
• There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
• There are no chairs with armrests available.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Accessible Toilet

• The nearest accessible toilet is on the main corridor of the Kingfisher Ward.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• The nearest standard toilets are on the main corridor of the Kingfisher Ward.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other DisabledGo access guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children link (new tab) - click here.
• Octav Botnar Wing Entrance link (new tab) - click here.
• Kingfisher Ward link (new tab) - click here.