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Introduction

• Guernsey Breast Unit is located in an outbuilding close to the main hospital entrance.

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Parking (Car Park C)

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• There is/are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
• 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.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• There is not a designated drop off point.

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• Comments View
  • The nearest designated parking bays are located outside the main hospital entrance.

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Outside Access (Breast Unit Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open both ways.
• The doors are double width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open both ways.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in) wide.

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Level Change (Breast Unit Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Reception

• The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) from the unit entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high (110cm+).
• The desk has 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 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 waiting area and changing cubicles.
• 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 laminate.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is 3m (3yd 10in) from the unit entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There are not doors into the waiting room / area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The type of flooring is laminate.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are in person.
• The room does have background music playing.
• There is not a television.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Mammography Room)

• There are 6 consultation/treatment rooms available.
• The room surveyed was Mammography 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 with a locked small extension leaf.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.
• The type of flooring is laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• The chair is not adjustable.
• There are no chairs with armrests available.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• Lighting levels are low.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Ultrasound Room)

• There are 6 consultation/treatment rooms available.
• The room surveyed was Ultrasound 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 with a locked small extension leaf.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.
• The type of flooring is 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 not a chair.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• Lighting levels are low.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Consulting Room 1)

• There are 6 consultation/treatment rooms available.
• The room surveyed was Consulting Room 1.
• The consultation / treatment room is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the unit entrance.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• The type of flooring is laminate.
• 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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Consultation / Treatment Room (Quiet Room)

• There are 6 consultation/treatment rooms available.
• The room surveyed was Quiet Room.
• The consultation / treatment room is 9m (9yd 2ft) 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 heavy.
• The door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in) wide.
• The type of flooring is laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• 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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Changing Cubicle

• There are 3 changing cubicles.
• The largest is Cubicle 1 (125cm x335cm).
• Cubicle 1 is 13 metres away from the unit entrance.
• Cubicle 1 is attached to the Mammography Room.
• Lighting levels in the changing cubicles are bright.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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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.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter, off the waiting area.
  • The accessible toilet is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the unit entrance.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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 weight is heavy.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 200cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 7in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The emergency alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm did not sound when tested.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are not available.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There are mirrors.
  • 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 48cm (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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the sink is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high visual 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 walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Related Access Guides

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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, to te right.
  • Unisex toilets are 2m (2yd 7in) from the unit entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.