Access Guide
Getting To (Neurophysiology)
- The most accessible route from the Main Entrance Car Park has a slight ramp or slope, uneven surfaces, a dropped kerb and bollards.
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- Access to Neurophysiology is via the Main Accessible Entrance.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- Neurophysiology is located on the third floor of the main tower.
- Neurophysiology is approximately 7m from the main tower lifts.
- Enter the hospital via the Main Accessible Entrance and proceed along either corridor to the left or right of the reception desk.
Follow the main hospital corridor to the main tower lifts located ahead.
Take a lift to the third floor.
Exit the lift and turn left.
Continue along the corridor and the entrance to Neurophysiology is located on the right. - Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
- 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)
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Car Park
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- 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.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- 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
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- 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- 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.
Entrance (Main Accessible Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front of the hospital, along Fulham Palace Road.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces and bollards.
- 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 a very easy slope at the entrance.
- There is an intercom at a height of 88cm.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 120cm.
- There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
- The door opens towards you.
- There is a push pad at a height of 83cm.
- The width of the opening is 106cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 97cm.
- The minimum width between the bollards is 250cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
- There is a pedestrian crossing directly in front of this entrance.
There are 2 identical entrances available.
This entrance brings you in to the ground floor of the main hospital corridor.
Lift (Main Tower Lifts)
- The lift surveyed is located in the centre of the hospital.
- The distance from the main accessible entrance is 45m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- The lower ground, ground, first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eight, ninth, tenth, eleventh, twelfth, thirteenth and fifteenth floor are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a low visual contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 122cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 144cm (width) x 218cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
- The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system and a visual floor indicator.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.
Department / Service (Neurophysiology)
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Location and Access
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- Neurophysiology is located on third floor of the main tower.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is an intercom at a height of 130cm.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 137cm.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 125cm.
- There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
- The doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 148cm.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 136cm.
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
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Facilities and Services
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- There are 7 consultation/medical rooms available.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations.
Reception (Neurophysiology Reception)
- The reception is located ahead as you enter Neurophysiology.
- The distance from the Neurophysiology entrance is 9m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 72cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the desk.
- There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
Consultation / Medical Room (EEG Room 1)
- There are 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
- The room surveyed was; EEG Room 1.
- The room is located to the left as you enter Neurophysiology.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 113cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 195cm.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
- Some furniture is fixed.
- 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.
Consultation / Medical Room (EMG Room 2)
- There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
- The room surveyed was; EMG Room 2.
- The room is located ahead as you enter Neurophysiology, on the left.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
- The door has a locked extension leaf.
- The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 77cm.
- 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 low visual contrast.
- The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 188cm.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
- Some furniture is fixed.
- 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.
Consultation / Medical Room (NCS/EP Room)
- There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
- The room surveyed was; NCS/EP Room.
- The room is located to the left of the reception.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 112cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and riser recliner chairs.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
- Some furniture is fixed.
- 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.
Consultation / Medical Room (TTT Room)
- There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
- The room surveyed was; TTT Room.
- The room is located to the left of the reception.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 114cm.
- 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 low visual contrast.
- The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 181cm.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
- Some furniture is fixed.
- 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.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located on the right side of the reception waiting area.
- The distance from the Neurophysiology entrance is 14m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 93cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 188cm (width) x 139cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 122cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 105cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 111cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a pedal bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
