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A and E Imaging (X-Ray)

Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8RF

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Getting To (A and E Imaging - X-Ray)

  • The most accessible route from the Main Entrance Car Park has a pedestrian crossing, bollards, uneven surfaces and a steep ramp or slope.
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  • Access to A and E Imaging (X-Ray) is via the Emergency Department (A and E) entrance.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • A and E Imaging (X-Ray) is located along the corridor on the right side of the Emergency Department (A and E).
  • A and E Imaging (X-Ray) is approximately 40m from the Emergency Department (A and E) entrance.
  • Enter via the Emergency Department (A and E) entrance and proceed along the corridor ahead.
    At the end, turn left and continue to the end of the corridor ahead, going up the very easy slope.
    Turn right and follow the corridor to the end.
    At the end turn left, follow the corridor and the entrance to A and E Imaging (X-Ray) is located on the right.
  • Internally the most accessible route has a very easy slope, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring along the route is shiny.
  • There are resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer), a toilet with adaptations (with right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Main Entrance Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the hospital, along Fulham Palace Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface and sheltered.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 10 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 233cm (width) x 387cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 129cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 15m from the main accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope, uneven surfaces and bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located at the front of the Riverside Wing car park.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 512cm (width) x 220cm (depth).
    • The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points require tap and pay (contactless payment).
    • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located at the front of the hospital, to the right of the main entrance.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

Drop-off Point (Emergency Department - A and E Drop-Off)

  • There is a designated drop-off point available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located on the left side of the hospital, along St Dunstan’s Road.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

Entrance (Emergency Department - A and E Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on the left side of the hospital, along St Dunstan’s Road.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going up.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 3 steps with no handrails.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 117cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 109cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 138cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 114cm.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors .
  • The second set of doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 175cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Department / Service (A and E Imaging - X-Ray)

  • Location and Access View
    • A and E Imaging - X-Ray is located along the corridor on the right side of Emergency Department (A and E).
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • The width of the opening is 165cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Some signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations is located within the Emergency Department (A and E).

Imaging Room (X-Ray Room 1)

  • The room surveyed was; X-Ray Room 1.
  • The room is located ahead as you enter A and E Imaging (X-Ray).
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • Changing Room View
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • The door opens inwards and has a medium visual contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 76cm.
    • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a twist lock.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 131cm (width) x 175cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There are no wall mounted grab rails.
    • There is a seated bench available.
    • The seat/chair is 45cm from the floor.
    • There is no assistance bell.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Imaging Room View
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into the room.
    • There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
    • The doors open inwards.
    • The width of the opening is 140cm.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • The length of the treatment table is 242cm.
    • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.
    • The treatment table is fixed and height adjustable.

Imaging Room (X-Ray Room 2)

  • The room surveyed was; X-Ray Room 2.
  • The room is located along the corridor to the left of A and E Imaging (X-Ray).
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • Imaging Room View
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into the room.
    • There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
    • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
    • The locked door can be opened on request .
    • The doors open inwards.
    • The width of the opening is 84cm.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • The length of the treatment table is 241cm.
    • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
    • The treatment table is fixed and height adjustable.

Standard Changing Room (Patient Change)

  • The changing room surveyed is located ahead and to the right as you enter A and E Imaging (X-Ray).
  • The distance from the A and E Imaging (X-Ray) entrance is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • The door opens inwards and has a medium visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 68cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
  • Facilities in the changing room include: a chair/stool.
  • Additional features include: a mirror.
  • The changing room has no disposal facilities.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There is a seated bench available.