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Getting To The Hospital

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• By Road View
  • Homerton University Hospital is located on Homerton Row in Hackney, East London.
    The postcode to use for Sat-Nav users is E9 6SR.
    From the west, Homerton University Hospital can be accessed via the A107 and the A102.
    From the east, Homerton University Hospital can be accessed via the B112 and Brooksby's Walk.
  • The car park for patients and visitors is located in front of the hospital.
    There is 3 hours free parking for Blue Badge holders, with no return within 2 hours.
    Car parking spaces for patients and visitors at the hospital are limited.
    On weekdays from 08:00 until 17:00, parking is limited to a small number of short stay parking bays (30 minutes and one hour).
    After 17:00 each day, weekends and bank holidays, parking is also available in the car park at the front of the hospital for all patients and visitors.
    There are also drop off and pick up bays located in front of the hospital.
• By Bus View
  • There are 4 bus stops that serve the immediate vicinity of Homerton Hospital.
    2 are directly outside the hospital on Homerton Row / Homerton Grove - Stop D & Stop F, and 2 on adjacent streets – Wardle Street (Stop HA) and Brooksby Walk (Stop HB).
    Buses servicing these stops are the 308, 242, W15, 488, 425, 276, 394 and 236.
  • There is not an onsite bus stop.
• By Train View
  • The closest station is Homerton Overground, approximately 0.4 miles from the hospital (7minute walk).
• By Underground View
  • The closest underground station is Stratford, approximately 3 miles from the hospital.
    Homerton Overground station is only two stops from Stratford (for Central Line, Jubilee Line and Docklands Light Railway), and only four stops from Highbury & Islington (Victoria Line and mainline rail).
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  • Google Map of Homerton University Hospital location.
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  • Transport for London.
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  • Homerton Overground Station.
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Getting Help and Assistance

• 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 a first floor portacabin, on the left hand side of the hospital site.
• The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 020 8510 7315.
• 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 throughout the hospital.
• Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: Braille on request, large print on request, Makaton on request and different languages on request.
• There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available on request.
• 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.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact a member of staff.

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Hospital Parking

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located in front of the hospital.
  • 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 and block paving.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 9 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 320cm x 620cm (10ft 6in x 20ft 4in).
  • There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point.
  • The drop-off point is located to the right of the main entrance.
  • There is not a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
• Paying View
  • There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
• Access to the Hospital View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the main hospital entrance.
• Comments View
  • For Blue Badge holders there is 3 hours maximum parking with no return within 2 hours.
  • For standard parking there is 1 hour maximum parking with no return within 2 hours.
  • There are limited standard parking spaces available based on a first come, first served basis.
  • The following Blue Badge bays are located beyond barrier controlled areas.
  • There is one Blue Badge bay located outside the Education Centre as shown in photograph 9.
  • The dimensions of this bay are 236cm x 675cm.
  • There are two Blue Badge bays located outside the Health Based Place of Safety building.
  • There are two Blue Badge bays located outside the Raybould Centre.

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Public Parking

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• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Standard on street parking is available.
• Public Car Park View
  • There is not a car park for public use within approximately 200m (219yd).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.
• Comments View
  • The on street standard parking is located In Wardle Street.
  • The parking is pay and display.

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Getting To (X-Ray 1)

• X-Ray 1 is/are located on the ground floor, along the main corridor.
• Access to X-Ray 1 is via the main hospital entrance.
• Enter via the main hospital entrance and follow the main corridor ahead up a slight ramp and past two sets of double doors.
  The entrance to X-Ray 1 is on the left hand side.
• There is ramped/sloped access to X-Ray 1.
• X-Ray 1 is approximately 29m from the main hospital entrance.
• There is a/are manual, double door(s) which may be difficult to open between the main hospital entrance and the department/service.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

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Outside Access (Main Hospital Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do 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 not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • 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 164cm.
  • 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 161cm.

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Opening Times

• Access is by appointment only.

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Department / Service (X-Ray 1)

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• Department / Service Access View
  • X-Ray 1 is located on the ground floor, on the left hand side of the main corridor.
  • 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 but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm .
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 114cm (3ft 9in).
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • 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 some 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 good.
• Department / Service Facilities View
  • This department/service has; a main reception, treatment rooms, standard toilet facilities, ambulant toilet facilities for everyone, sub waiting areas and a waiting room/area.
  • There are 11 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
  • A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
  • A mobile hoist is available from another department/service.
  • There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, along the main corridor near the main reception.
  • There are standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
• Comments View
  • There is an alternative entrance from the green corridor at the rear of the department as shown in photograph 6.
  • The doors are double, heavy and open towards you (pull).
  • The width of the door opening is 168cm.

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Reception (Main)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located on the right hand side from the entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the entrance.
  • Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not 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 no windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are 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 hearing assistance system.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • 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.
  • 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 good.

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Entrance (MRI)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the right hand side of X-Ray 1, opposite the main reception.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 126cm (4ft 2in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 158cm.

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Waiting Room / Area (MRI)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 2m from the 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.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• 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 not 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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Waiting Room / Area (X-Ray)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 1m from the 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 not a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• 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 not 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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Waiting Room / Area (Ultrasound)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 20m from the 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.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• 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 not 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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Imaging Room (X-Ray Rooms)

• This section describes the X-Ray Room(s), located on the left hand side from the entrance.
• There is / are 3 X-Ray Room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Room 9.
• This room is accessed via a changing room.

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• Changing Room View
  • There is step free access into the changing room.
  • The changing room is approximately 5m from the reception.
  • The changing room is approximately 2m from the sub waiting area.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
  • The width of the door is 68cm (2ft 3in).
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 111cm x 120cm.
  • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the changing room.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the changing room.
  • There is a drop down/tip up chair in the changing room.
  • The height of the chair from the floor is 48cm.
  • There is not a/are not wall mounted rail(s) in the changing room.
  • There is not a/are not dropdown rail(s) in the changing room.
  • There is not a/are not mirror(s) in the changing room.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s) available.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s) in the changing room, 167cm from the floor.
  • There is not a locker within the changing room.
  • There is not a changing bench.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon.
  • The lighting levels in the changing room are good.
• Imaging Room View
  • There is step free access into the imaging room.
  • The changing room is approximately 9m from the reception.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked 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 77cm.
  • 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 mobile hoist can be brought in from another department.
  • There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
  • 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 moderate to good.

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Imaging Room (Ultrasound)

• This section describes the Ultrasound Room(s), located on the left hand side of the department corridor.
• There is / are 6 Ultrasound Room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Ultrasound Room 1.
• This room is not accessed via a changing room.

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• Imaging Room View
  • There is step free access into the imaging room.
  • The changing room is approximately 12m from the reception.
  • The changing room is approximately 4m from the sub waiting area.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) has/have a closer and maybe 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 78cm.
  • 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 mobile hoist can be brought in from another department.
  • There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
  • 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 moderate to good.

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Imaging Room (MRI Rooms)

• This section describes the MRI Room(s), located ahead from the MRI entrance.
• There is / are 2 MRI Room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; MRI Room 1.
• This room is not accessed via a changing room.

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• Imaging Room View
  • There is step free access into the imaging room.
  • The changing room is approximately 9m from the reception.
  • The changing room is approximately 4m from the sub waiting area.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door(s) is/are single 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 121cm.
  • 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 mobile hoist can be brought in from another department.
  • There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
  • 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 good.

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Room / Area (MRI Prep Room)

• There is / are 1 room(s) / area(s) available.
• The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; MRI Prep Room.
• The room / area is approximately 1m from the MRI entrance.
• There is level access to the room / area.
• There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width with an open extension leaf.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 126cm (4ft 2in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• 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(s) is/are height adjustable.
• All chairs have armrests available.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Standard Changing Cubicle / Room (X-Ray)

• The changing cubicle/room is located on the left hand side of the department corridor.
• The changing cubicle/room is 2m from the sub waiting room/area.
• There is step-free access to the changing cubicle/room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 71cm.
• 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 is flip down/tip up seat.
• There is a/are coat hook(s) available.
• There is a/are coat hook(s) 170cm from the floor.
• There is a functional emergency alarm in the cubicle/room.
• The lighting levels are good.
• The flip down/tip up seat is 43cm high.

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Standard Changing Cubicle / Room (Ultrasound)

• The changing cubicle/room is located on the left hand side of the department corridor, between Ultrasound Rooms 1 and 2.
• The changing cubicle/room is 4m from the sub waiting room/area.
• There is step-free access to the changing cubicle/room.
• The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 86cm.
• 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 is flip down/tip up seat.
• There is a/are coat hook(s) available.
• There is a/are coat hook(s) 125cm from the floor.
• There is a functional emergency alarm in the cubicle/room.
• The lighting levels are good.
• The flip down/tip up seat is 53cm high.

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Standard Changing Cubicle / Room (MRI)

• The changing cubicle/room is located to the right from MRI entrance.
• The changing cubicle/room is 2m from the sub waiting room/area.
• There is step-free access to the changing cubicle/room.
• The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 85cm.
• 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 is flip down/tip up seat.
• There is not a/are not coat hook(s) available.
• There is a functional emergency alarm, but the pull cord is out of reach (10cm+ from the floor).
• The lighting levels are good.
• The flip down/tip up seat is 48cm high.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located on the ground floor, along the main corridor near the main reception.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ultrasound)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located on the left hand side of the department corridor, next to Ultrasound Room 1.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 24m from the X-Ray 1 entrance.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The toilet seats have a good colour contrast.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • The ambulant toilet does not have horizontal wall mounted grab rails.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The colour contrast of the vertical wall mounted grab rails in the ambulant cubicle(s) is poor.
  • There is a/are dropdown rail(s) on the right as you face the ambulant toilet(s).
  • The colour contrast of the dropdown rail(s) in the ambulant cubicle(s) is poor.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 75cm.
  • 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 basin.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The shared toilet is located on the left hand side of the department corridor, opposite Ultrasound Room 5.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m from the entrance.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The toilet seats have a good colour contrast.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 79cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser is located to the right of the wash basin.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Homerton Hospital Main Building link (new tab) - click here.
• X-Ray 2 - CT Scanning, Mammography, DEXA (Bone Density), Fluoroscopy, X-Ray & Dental X-Ray link (new tab) - click here.