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Introduction

• CT and MRI are located within the Outpatients department.

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Location

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

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Parking (Emergency Department Entrance - Car Park F)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front of the Emergency Department entrance.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 370cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 15m from the Emergency Department entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance (Emergency Department)

• This entrance is located at the rear of the main hospital building, off Rue Rondel.
• 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 is a bell at a height of 149cm.
• The bell is a night bell.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 132cm.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The second set of doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 132cm.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
• This entrance opens onto level 2 of the main hospital building.

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Reception (Emergency Department, Radiology and CT MRI)

• The reception is located ahead from the Emergency Department entrance.
• The distance from the Emergency Department entrance is 8m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 100cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
• The reception has glazed screens.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• The flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is some 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 stools.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
• Some seating is fixed.

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Seating Area (Waiting Area C)

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• Location and Access View
  • Waiting Area C is to the left of the CT and MRI department entrance.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • The chairs are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Department / Service (CT and MRI)

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• Location and Access View
  • CT and MRI is located on level 2 of the main hospital building.
  • View information on opening times.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is a bell at a height of 130cm.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 166cm.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Facilities and Services View
  • There are 4 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The hoist is mobile.
  • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations and a standard toilet.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (CT and MRI)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located along the corridor to the right from the Emergency Department entrance, round to the right, then to the left.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the clinical area, to the left from the CT and MRI department entrance.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Standard changing facilities are located in the clinical area, by the MRI and CT rooms.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations located along the corridor to the right from the Emergency Department entrance, round to the right then to the left.

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Waiting Room / Area (Clinical Area Waiting)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 2m from the CT and MRI entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The tables do contrast visually with the floor.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Announcements are in person.
• The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red 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 space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Generic (Changing Cubicle)

• The largest changing cubicle is located next to the MRI Room.
• The cubicle is 15 metres from the unit entrance.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to access the cubicle.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Cannulation Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Cannulation Room.
• The room is located to the right from the CT and MRI department entrance.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 85cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: 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.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (MRI Room)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; MRI Room.
• 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 double width.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11.06in).
• 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.
• There is not a chair.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (CT Room)

• There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; CT Room.
• 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 double width.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7.12in).
• 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.
• There is not a chair.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Emergency Department Entrance - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located along the corridor to the right from the Emergency Department entrance, round to the right then to the left.
  • The distance from the Emergency Department entrance is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 163cm (width) x 200cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 96cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 110cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 68cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 113cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a clinical waste bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 176cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Related Access Guides

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