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Introduction

The Renal Unit is located on level 1 of the main building.

Opening Times

Monday 07:00 - 19:00.
Tuesday 07:00 - 19:00.
Wednesday 07:00 - 19:00.
Thursday 07:00 - 19:00.
Friday 07:00 - 19:00.
Saturday 07:00 - 19:00.
Sunday Closed.

Location

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

Parking

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The venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is located immediately outside the main entrance.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There is/are 6 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 340cm x 420cm (11ft 2in x 13ft 9in).
The nearest designated bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main 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 not have tactile paving.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the main building.
The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main door(s) open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 106cm (3ft 6in) wide.

Second set of doors View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open automatically (towards you).
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
Comments View
- This entrance gives access to level 1 of the main building.
- Manual wheelchairs are available to transfer patients.

Outside Access (Renal Unit Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located on level 1 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.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service(s).
This venue does play background music.
Music is played sometimes in the main bay.
Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
Wayfinding signage is not available.
The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.
The lighting levels are bright.

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.
The type of flooring is vinyl.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
Some chairs with armrests are available.
No tables are permanently fixed.
Announcements are in person.
The room does not have background music playing.
There is not a television.
Vending machines are not available.
There is not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
Lighting levels are bright.

Consultation / Treatment Room

There are 2 consultation/treatment rooms available.
The room surveyed was Clinic Room.
The consultation / treatment room is 2m (2yd 7in) 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 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.
A hoist can be brought in from another department.
There is a chair.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
The chair is adjustable.
There are some chairs with armrests available.
No tables are permanently fixed.
The room does not have background music playing.
Lighting levels are bright.

Ward

There is level access to the ward.
The ward is unisex.
There are 1 bays available.
The area / room / bay surveyed was the main bay.
There are doors to the bay / side room.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.
The type of flooring is vinyl.
A hoist is available.
The hoist is electric.
A sling is available.
The sling is attached by hook and loop.
Lighting levels are bright.

Comments View
- There are 6 height/seating position adjustable chairs in the main treatment area.
- There are no beds.
- The chairs and tables are not permanently fixed.
- All chairs were in use at the time of the survey.

Accessible Toilet

Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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 immediately beyond the unit entrance, to the left.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the main 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 188cm x 200cm (6ft 2in x 6ft 7in).
- 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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/are not coat hook(s).
Position of Fixtures View
- 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 placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (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 124cm (4ft 1in).
- 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 124cm.
- 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- 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.