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Picton Suite

Homerton University Hospital, Homerton Row, Clapton, London, E9 6SR

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Getting To (Picton Suite)

  • The Picton Suite is located on the first floor, along the yellow corridor.
  • The Picton Suite is approximately 61m from the green area lift.
  • The route from the car park to the main entrance includes a zebra crossing, uneven surfaces and bollards.
  • Access to the Picton Suite is via the main entrance.
  • Enter via the main entrance and continue straight on down the main corridor.
    The green zone lift is located on the left hand side of the corridor.
    Take the lift to the first floor.
    Turn left out of the lift and then right down the yellow corridor.
    At the end of the corridor turn left.
    Continue down the corridor and the Picton Suite will be on the left.
  • There is step free access, via lift, to the Picton Suite.
  • The most accessible route includes manual doors which are held open.
  • Some flooring is shiny .
  • There are not resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route; accessible toilet (with right hand transfer) and standard toilets.

Hospital Parking

  • 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 5in 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, with a number of other drop off points located throughout the hospital site also available.
    • There is not a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
  • Paying View
    • There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is for 3 only.
  • 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 (78ft) from the main hospital entrance.
    • 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. There is one Blue Badge bay located outside the Education Centre. 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.

Outside Access (Main Hospital Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital.
    • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
    • 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.
    • 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.

Lift (Green Zone)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located along the main corridor in the green zone.
  • Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 44m (48yd 4in) from the main hospital entrance.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
  • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
  • Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
  • The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
  • The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
  • The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
  • The clear door width is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 152cm x 270cm (4ft 12in x 8ft 10in).
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does have an audible announcer.
  • The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting level in the lift is good.

Department / Service (Picton Suite)

  • Department / Service Access View
    • The Picton Suite is located on the first floor, along the yellow 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.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 156cm.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 130cm (4ft 3in).
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • There is level access throughout the department/service.
    • Staff can provide assistance with using any manual doors within the department/service.
    • There is no 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 good.
  • Department / Service Facilities View
    • This department/service has; a waiting room/area, consultation rooms, treatment rooms and ambulant toilet facilities for everyone.
    • There are 4 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 not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
    • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor within green zone.
    • There are standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
  • Comments View
    • There are a variety of clinics held in this area including jaundice clinics, the tongue tie clinic and dermatology phototherapy clinic.

Opening Times (Infant Feeding Office and Tongue Tie Clinic)

  • Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Opening Times (Phototherapy Clinic)

  • Monday 08:30 - 16:30.
  • Tuesday Closed.
  • Wednesday 12:00 - 16:30.
  • Thursday Closed.
  • Friday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Opening Times (SBR Clinic - Early Jaundice)

  • Monday 09:00 - 15:30.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 15:30.
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 15:30.
  • Thursday 09:00 - 15:30.
  • Friday 09:00 - 15:30.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Opening Times (Prolong Jaundice Clinic)

  • Access is by appointment only and Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.

Opening Times (Neonatal Psychotherapy)

  • Monday Closed.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Wednesday Closed.
  • Thursday 09:00 - 13:30.
  • Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Waiting Room / Area (Tongue Tie and Infant Feeding Waiting Area)

  • There is a waiting room / area.
  • The waiting room / area is approximately 4m from the Picton Suite 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.
  • Chairs with armrests are not available.
  • 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.

Consultation / Treatment Room (Prolong Jaundice Clinic)

  • There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room surveyed was; Prolong Jaundice Clinic.
  • 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 single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • 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 a chair.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
  • There are some chairs with armrests available.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • 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.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The shared toilet is located on the right hand side of the corridor.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m from the Picton Suite entrance.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The visual 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.
    • The toilet seats have a high visual contrast.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
    • The ambulant toilet does not have horizontal wall mounted grab rails.
    • There are vertical wall mounted rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The visual contrast of the vertical wall mounted grab rails in the ambulant cubicle(s) is low.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above and to the right of the wash basin.
    • Lighting levels are good.