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Getting To (PET CT Suite)

• 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 the PET CT Suite is via the Main Accessible Entrance.
• There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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• The PET CT Suite is located on the first floor of the main tower, through Imaging.
• The PET CT Suite is approximately 75m from the main tower lifts.
• Enter the hospital via the Main Accessible Entrance and proceed along either corrido 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 first floor.
  Exit the lift and turn right.
  Follow this corridor and Imaging is located to the left.
  Enter Imaging and proceed to the rear of the department.
  Turn left, then turn right.
  Continue towards the end of the corridor, then turn left.
  Follow this corridor to the very end and the entrance to PET CT Suite 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 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.

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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.

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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.

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Entrance (Imaging Entrance)

• This entrance is located on the first floor of the main tower.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 144cm.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 142cm.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 136cm.

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Department / Service (PET CT Suite)

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• Location and Access View
  • The PET CT Suite is located on the first floor of the main tower, through Imaging.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 118cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 148cm.
  • There are double automatic doors with a low visual contrast.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 148cm.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • 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.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Facilities and Services View
  • There are 8 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations and a washroom.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (PET CT Suite)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located on the left side of the PET CT Suite corridor.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Standard changing facilities are located on the left side of the PET CT Suite corridor.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The washroom facilities which have adaptations are located at the end of the PET CT Suite corridor, on the left.

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Seating Area (Patient Waiting Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • The patient waiting area is located to the left as you enter the PET CT Suite.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is 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 high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Uptake Room 1)

• There are 7 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Uptake Room 1.
• The room is located at the end of the PET CT Suite corridor, on the left.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 136cm.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 72cm.
• 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 high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• 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.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Uptake Room 2)

• There are 7 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Uptake Room 2.
• The room is located at the end of the PET CT Suite corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 138cm.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door has an open extension leaf.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 116cm.
• 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 high visual contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 187cm.
• 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 even at the time of the survey.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Uptake Room 7)

• There are 7 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Uptake Room 7.
• The room is located on the right side of the PET CT Suite corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• 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.

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Imaging Room (Scanner Room)

• The room surveyed was; Scanner Room.
• The room is located at the end of the PET CT Suite corridor, on the left.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.

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• 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 high visual contrast.
  • The doors open inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 142cm.
  • 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 treatment table is wall mounted and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 220cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: 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.

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Standard Changing Room (Patient Change)

• The changing room surveyed is located on the left side of the PET CT Suite corridor.
• The distance from the PET CT Suite entrance is 7m.
• The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is step-free level access into the changing room.
• The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 71cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• Additional features include: a mirror and an assistance bell.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is bench seating available.

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Bathroom with Adaptations (Shower and Toilet)

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• Location and Access View
  • The bathroom surveyed is located at the end of the PET CT Suite corridor, on the left.
  • The distance from the PET CT Suite entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 306cm (width) x 202cm (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.
  • The lateral transfer space is 219cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rails have 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 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 77cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 121cm 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 full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The bathroom 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.
  • The bathroom has a wheel-in shower.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a fixed height shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the left side of the PET CT Suite corridor.
  • The distance from the PET CT Suite entrance is 13m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • 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 high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 146cm (width) x 227cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 77cm (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 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 99cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 76cm 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 110cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 100cm 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.