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Getting To (Radiotherapy)

• 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 Radiotherapy is via the Main Accessible Entrance.
• There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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• Radiotherapy is located at the very end of the east wing corridor, on the ground floor of the hospital.
• Radiotherapy is approximately 105m from the Main Accessible Entrance.
• 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 lift foyer, located ahead.
  Proceed along the east wing corridor at the rear of the lift foyer.
  Continue to the end of the corridor and turn left.
  Follow this corridor to the very end and the entrance to Radiotherapy is located ahead.
• Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
• 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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• Comments View
  • Radiotherapy does have its own external entrance, located on the left side of the hospital, along St Dustan's Road, however access at this entrance is via a steep ramp or steps.

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Drop-off Point (Radiotherapy)

• There is a designated drop-off point available.
• The designated drop-off point is located along St Dustan's Road, to the right of the Radiotherapy entrance.
• There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

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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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Entrance (Radiotherapy Entrance)

• This entrance is located on the left side of the hospital, along St Dustan's Road.
• 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 with resting areas.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
• The ramp bypasses the steps.
• There are 5 steps with handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are unmarked.
• The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is an intercom at a height of 125cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 132cm.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 111cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 129cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors .
• The second set of doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 130cm.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 118cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Department / Service (Radiotherapy)

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• Location and Access View
  • Radiotherapy is located at the very end of the east wing corridor, on the ground floor of the hospital.
  • 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 121cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 120cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 145cm.
  • There are double automatic doors with a medium visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 115cm.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: a steep ramp to access the lower ground floor of Radiotherapy, which includes consulting rooms, imaging rooms and toilets.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • 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 10+ consultation/medical rooms available.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
  • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations and standard toilets.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Radiotherapy)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located to the left as you enter and along the corridor on the lower ground floor of Radiotherapy.
  • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located to the left as you enter Radiotherapy and along the corridor on the lower ground floor.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located on the left side of the treatment area.
  • Standard changing facilities are located along the corridor on the ground floor and lower ground floor of Radiotherapy.

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Reception (Radiotherapy Reception)

• The reception is located at the very end of the Radiotherapy corridor.
• The distance from the Radiotherapy entrance is 35m.
• The most accessible route to reception has doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 120cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
• The reception has glazed screens.
• There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
• There is background noise in this area.
• The flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• 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.

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Seating Area (Treatment Patients Waiting Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • The treatment patients waiting area is located along the Radiotherapy corridor, on the right.
  • 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 medium visual contrast.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Seating Area (Treatment Area Waiting Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • The treatment area waiting area is located to the left as you enter the treatment area.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • The width of the opening is 168cm.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is some 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.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, armchairs and sofas.
  • 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 (Consulting Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Consulting Room.
• The room is located at the very end of the lower ground floor Radiotherapy corridor, on the right.
• The most accessible route to the room has steep ramps or slopes and doors permanently held open.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 117cm.
• There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
• The doors open outwards.
• The width of the opening is 128cm.
• 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 medium visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and height adjustable chairs.
• 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Clinic Room 3)

• There are 4 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Clinic Room 3.
• The room is located at the front of the Radiotherapy corridor, on the right.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a medium 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 76cm.
• 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 189cm.
• 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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Consultation / Medical Room (Phlebotomy Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Phlebotomy Room.
• The room is located at the end of the Radiotherapy corridor, on the left.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• 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 medium visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 73cm.
• 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 with armrests and height adjustable 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.

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Imaging Room (Linac CX1)

• The room surveyed was; CX1.
• The room is located along the Radiotherapy corridor, on the right.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.

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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 is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 146cm.
  • 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 medium visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is wall mounted and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 212cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Imaging Room (CT Scanner Room)

• The room surveyed was; CT Scanner Room.
• The room is located at the very end of the lower ground floor Radiotherapy corridor, on the left.
• The most accessible route to the room has steep ramps or slopes and doors permanently held open.

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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 is a single manual door with a medium 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 83cm.
  • 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 235cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • 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.

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Changing Room with Adaptations (Changing Room 6)

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located on the left side of the treatment area.
  • The distance from the Radiotherapy entrance is 25m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has doors permanently held open and step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • There is numbered and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 60cm.
  • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • Facilities available in the changing room include: a changing table/bench.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 106cm (width) x 125cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The changing room has no disposal facilities.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 177cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the left as you enter Radiotherapy.
  • The distance from the Radiotherapy entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 130cm (width) x 210cm (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, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 75cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever 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 non-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 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 103cm 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 rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has 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 high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 100cm 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 135cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 168cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.