Access Guide
Introduction
- The Cardio-Respiratory Unit is located on level 2 of the main building.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:00 - 16:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 16:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 16:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
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.
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
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- 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.
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Comments
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- This entrance gives access to level 2 of the main building.
- Manual wheelchairs are available to transfer patients.
Outside Access (Unit Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on level 2 of the main building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- Level access is via lift.
- The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The door opening is 162cm (5ft 4in) wide.
Reception
- The desk is 4m (4yd 1ft) 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 sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Route finding signage is not available.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Waiting Room / Area
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is 1m (3ft 3in) from the unit entrance.
- There is level access into the waiting room / area.
- There are not doors into the waiting room / area.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The type of flooring is vinyl.
- Chairs with armrests are available.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Announcements are in person.
- The room 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.
- There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Clinic Room)
- There are 5 consultation/treatment rooms available.
- The room surveyed was Clinic Room.
- The consultation / treatment room is 12m (13yd 4in) 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).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in) 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.
- The chair is not adjustable.
- There are no chairs with armrests available.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Respiratory)
- There are 5 consultation/treatment rooms available.
- The room surveyed was Respiratory.
- There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in) wide.
- The type of flooring is vinyl.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is not a bed / couch.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair is not adjustable.
- All chairs have armrests available.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- 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 immediately outside the unit.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the unit entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The door is heavy.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 178cm x 222cm (5ft 10in x 7ft 3in).
- 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 95cm (3ft 1in).
- 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 not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 114cm (3ft 9in).
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 106cm.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are not available.
Shower Room
- There is a small shower room.
- The shower room is located at the end of the main corridor.
- The shower room is 22 metres from the unit entrance.
- The shower cubicle is accessed via a medium step.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
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.