Access Guide
Getting To The Hospital (Basingstoke and North Hampshire Main Hospital)
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By Road
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- Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital is located on the A340, Aldermaston Road in Basingstoke.
The hospital is signed from the Ring Road. - There are five car parks at the hospital which are well signed.
There is a main car park located on one side of the site with accessible car parks located at the main entrance, level A entrance, DTC entrance and the Sherborne entrance.
There are drop off points located at the main entrance and level A entrance.
The Blue Badge bays are well marked with additional signage at windscreen height.
Please allow extra time on arrival, as parking is sometimes difficult.
Public car parks are barrier controlled and a pay on exit scheme is in operation.
- Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital is located on the A340, Aldermaston Road in Basingstoke.
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By Bus
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- The Foundation Trust is serviced by regular buses from Basingstoke town centre.
The bus routes which stop here are numbers 2, 4 and the link service. - There is an onsite bus stop.
- There are bus stops located within the hospital campus.
- There are bus shelters with level access and seating for seven people.
An electronic screen informs you of the next six buses departing the bus stops. - There is a slight slope from the onsite bus stop to the main entrance.
There are dropped kerbs at the zebra crossing with tactile paving on either side.
The approximate distance from the onsite bus stop to the main entrance is 89 yards.
- The Foundation Trust is serviced by regular buses from Basingstoke town centre.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Basingstoke.
The station is 1.7 miles from Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital.
- The nearest train station is Basingstoke.
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Useful Links
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- Bus timetables.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Train timetables.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Basingstoke train station.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance (Basingstoke and North Hampshire Main Hospital)
- To see the hospital map please click here (opens new tab).
- There is a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
- The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is located in the main hospital foyer.
- The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 01256 486 766.
- The email address for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is [email protected].
- There are volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
- Volunteers can be found around the hospital.
- Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: Braille on request and large print on request.
- There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
- Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the hospital.
- Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs and walking frames.
- To obtain mobility aids please contact the main hospital reception.
- Additional hospital services link (new tab) - click here.
Hospital Parking (Accessible Parking and Drop Off)
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Parking
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- The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
- The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
- The car park is located in front of the main entrance.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park does not have a barrier control system.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 11 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 230cm x 470cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 5in).
- There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point.
- The drop-off point is located on the left hand side of the hospital, outside the Therapy Department entrance.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
- The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
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Paying
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- There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
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Access to the Hospital
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- 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 hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
Hospital Parking (Main Hospital Visitor Parking)
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Parking
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- The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
- The car park is located on the left hand side of the hospital, off Dinwoodie Drive.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park does have a barrier control system.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 224cm x 458cm (7ft 4in x 15ft).
- There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point.
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Paying
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- There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
- Payment signs are provided.
- Payment signs are clearly presented.
- Payment signs are located at the payment machines in the car park.
- Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Payment machines are located throughout the car park.
- There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
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Access to the Hospital
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- 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 hospital entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
- The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is not clearly signposted.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 64m (69yd 2ft) from the A level entrance.
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Comments
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- There are steps on the route from the car park to main hospital entrance as shown in photographs 11 to 15.
Getting To (X-Ray and CT Scanning)
- X-Ray and CT Scanning is/are located on level B of the main hospital building.
- Access to X-Ray and CT Scanning is via the main hospital entrance.
- Enter the hospital via the main entrance.
Proceed ahead and to the left, down the main corridor.
Take the second left and continue ahead along the corridor, through a single set of permanently held open double doors.
Turn right and follow the corridor past another single set of permanently held open double doors.
X-Ray and CT Scanning is then located on the left. - There is step free access to X-Ray and CT Scanning.
- X-Ray and CT Scanning is approximately 50m from the main hospital entrance.
- There are not resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 109cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 106cm (3ft 6in).
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 120cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 155cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
Opening Times
- Monday 07:45 - 19:00.
- Tuesday 07:45 - 19:00.
- Wednesday 07:45 - 19:00.
- Thursday 07:45 - 19:00.
- Friday 07:45 - 19:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Department / Service (X-Ray and CT Scanning / Medical Imaging)
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Department / Service Access
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- X-Ray and CT Scanning / Medical Imaging is located on level B of the main hospital building.
- There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 162cm.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The height of the door release button is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There is level access throughout the department/service.
- There is clear signage on the department/service.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is flooring in the department/service which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The department/service does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Department / Service Facilities
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- This department/service has; a main reception, a waiting room/area, consultation rooms, treatment rooms, accessible toilet facilities for everyone and ambulant toilet facilities for everyone.
- There are 7 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
- A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
- A mobile hoist is not available on the department/service.
- There are accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
- There are standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
Reception (X-Ray and CT Scanning / Medical Imaging)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located ahead and to the right as you enter the department.
- The reception point is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the department entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
- The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+).
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- 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 a television.
- Subtitles are available.
- 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 moderate to good.
Accessible Changing Room
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing room is located opposite the reception waiting area.
- The width of the door is 150cm (4ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 152cm x 222cm (4ft 12in x 7ft 3in).
- The toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- Wall mounted rails are available.
- There is not a sink.
- There is not an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
- There is not a changing bench.
- The height of the seat is 51cm (1ft 8in).
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- The changing rooms are accessed via curtains which slide to open and close.
- There are wall mounted hand rails in the changing room.
- There is a coat hook at a height of 176cm.
- There is a flip down seat as well as a standard chair with no arm rests.
Imaging Room (X-Ray 4)
- This section describes the X-Ray Room(s), located off the department corridor.
- There is / are 5 X-Ray Room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; X-Ray 4.
- This room is not accessed via a changing room.
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Imaging Room
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- There is step free access into the imaging room.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) may be difficult for some to open.
- A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
- The width of the door is 86cm.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the imaging room.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- A ceiling track hoist is available.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the imaging room.
- The lighting levels in the imaging room are adjustable.
Imaging Room (CT Scanning Room 1)
- This section describes the CT scanning Room(s), located off the department corridor.
- There is / are 2 CT scanning Room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; CT Scanning Room 1.
- This room is not accessed via a changing room.
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Imaging Room
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- There is step free access into the imaging room.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult for some to open.
- A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
- The width of the door is 175cm.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the imaging room.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- There is no hoist available.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the imaging room.
- The lighting levels in the imaging room are adjustable.
Standard Changing Cubicle / Room
- The changing cubicle/room is located off the department corridor.
- There is step-free access to the changing cubicle/room.
- There is a sliding curtain for access.
- The door(s) for the room is/are not push pad activated.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
- The type of flooring in the room is vinyl/laminate.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the cubicle/room.
- There are chairs without armrests.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s) available.
- There is not an emergency alarm in the changing cubicle/room.
- The lighting levels are good.
Imaging Room (Fluoroscopy)
- This section describes the fluoroscopy Room(s), located off the department corridor.
- There is / are 1 fluoroscopy Room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Fluoroscopy.
- This room is not accessed via a changing room.
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Imaging Room
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- There is step free access into the imaging room.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door(s) is/are single width with an open extension leaf.
- The door(s) may be difficult for some to open.
- A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
- The width of the door is 132cm.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the imaging room.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- A ceiling track hoist is available.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the imaging room.
- The lighting levels in the imaging room are adjustable.
Washroom (Fluoroscopy)
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Washroom Details
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- The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
- There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the department.
- The washroom surveyed is located adjacent to Fluoroscopy.
- There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the department.
- This washroom is shared.
- There is written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
- The washroom door(s) open(s) outwards.
- The door(s) is/are locked by a locking handle.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the washroom are 260cm x 175cm (8ft 6in x 5ft 9in).
- The washroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
- There is a/are coat hook(s) 172cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin is 84cm.
- There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
- The tap type is sensor. It is not a mixer tap.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 91cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the towel dispenser is 140cm.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- The washroom has a non-slip floor.
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Toilet Details
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- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet has a lid obstructing the back rest/cistern/wall.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 120cm.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the toilet.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 85cm.
- There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
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Shower Details
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The shower control type is twist/turn.
- There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
- The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 53cm (1ft 9in).
- There are wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- The colour contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
- Lighting levels are good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located off the department corridor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 30m from the department entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is medium.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 92cm (3ft).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is low.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 178cm x 210cm (5ft 10in x 6ft 11in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 72cm from floor level.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 88cm.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 121cm.
- The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
- The toilet has a fixed horizontal rail without a padded backrest.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 88cm.
- 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 151cm (4ft 11in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located adjacent to the reception.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
- The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- Some toilet seats have a high colour contrast.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
- The colour contrast of the horizontal wall mounted grab rail(s) in the ambulant cubicle(s) is low.
- The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 79cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above the wash basins.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are available in the female toilets.
- There is a flip down baby change table available.
- The height of the baby change table is 87cm.
Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities (Main Hospital Building)
- Changing Places facilities are located on levels B and G.
- Accessible toilet facilities are located on levels B, C, D, E, F and G.
- Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on levels B, C, E and F.
- Shared standard toilet facilities are located on level D.
- Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet on level B (Main Corridor and Restaurant), C, D, E, F and G, and within the standard toilet on level B (Restaurant).
Related Access Guides
- To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- Basingstoke and North Hampshire Main Hospital link (new tab) - click here.