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Introduction

• The Bulstrode Oncology Unit is located on level 2 of the main building, just beyond the Bulstrode entrance to the right.

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Opening Times

• Monday 09:00 - 17:30.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 17:30.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 17:30.
• Thursday 09:00 - 17:30.
• Friday 09:00 - 00:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
• There is/are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 470cm x 470cm (15ft 5in x 15ft 5in).
• The nearest designated bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the Bulstrode Entrance.
• The furthest designated bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Bulstrode Entrance.
• The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
• Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
• The car park surface is tarmac.
• There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
• The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
• The patron does not have to cross a road.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• There is a designated drop off point.
• The drop off point is located immediately outside the Bulstrode Entrance.
• There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
• There is tactile paving on the dropped kerb.

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Outside Access (Bulstrode Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the main building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in) wide.
• Comments View
  • This entrance gives access to level 2 of the main building.
  • Manual wheelchairs are available to transfer patients.

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Outside Access (Bulstrode Oncology Unit Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on level 2 of the main building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • One of the doors was locked leaving an opening width of 80cm.

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Reception

• The desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the unit entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk is generally staffed.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the reception/waiting area and the main bay.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the unit entrance.
• There are not doors into the waiting room / area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• Announcements are in person.
• The room does have background music playing.
• There is not a television.
• Vending machines are not available.
• There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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• Comments View
  • There is sofa/armchair seating only.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Treatment Room)

• There are 4 consultation/treatment rooms available.
• The room surveyed was Treatment Room.
• The consultation / treatment room is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the unit entrance.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• Single width with a locked small extension leaf.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 134cm (4ft 5in) wide.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• 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 not a chair.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Consulting Room)

• There are 4 consultation/treatment rooms available.
• The room surveyed was Dr P. J. Gomes Room.
• The consultation / treatment room is 14m (15yd 11in) from the unit entrance.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• Single width.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in) wide.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair is not adjustable.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Ward

• There is level access to the ward.
• The ward is unisex.
• There are 1 bays available.
• There are 1 side rooms available.
• The area / room / bay surveyed was the main bay area.
• There are doors to the bay / side room.
• The main doors open both ways.
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in) wide.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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  • The armchairs used to treat patients are reclining but not height adjustable.
  • The chairs are not permanently fixed.
  • There are no beds in the main bay area.
  • Laptops and DVD players are available for patients to use whilst having treatment.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is located off the main corridor between reception and the main treatment bay.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the unit entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards and outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 178cm x 250cm (5ft 10in x 8ft 2in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
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  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 118cm (3ft 10in).
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 110cm.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The unisex toilets are located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • Unisex toilets are 1m (3ft 3in) from the unit entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There are 2 unisex standard toilets in the same location.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are available in different languages.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• There is not a dog toilet or toileting area.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.