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Muslim Prayer Room

Hammersmith Hospital, Du Cane Road, London, W12 0HS

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Getting To (Muslim Prayer Room)

Parking (Du Cane Road)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Du Cane Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
    • There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 330cm (width) x 520cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 25m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy 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 side of the car park.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located opposite the main entrance.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.
    • There is a maximum stay of 20 minutes.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking is available.
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Du Cane Road.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.

Entrance (Muslim Prayer Room Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on the first floor of the Prayer Block.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There are 20 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 height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Department / Service (Muslim Prayer Room)

  • Location and Access View
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open and narrow aisles (less than 120cm).
    • 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.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: washrooms.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations is located on the ground floor, main corridor in the main hospital building.

Room (Prayer Room)

  • The room is located to the left from the Muslim Prayer Room entrance.
  • The distance from the Muslim Prayer Room entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
  • There is no 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 outwards.
  • The width of the opening is 73cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring consists of deep pile carpet which is patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Standard Bathroom (Wudu)

  • The bathroom surveyed is located along the department corridor.
  • The distance from the Muslim Prayer Room entrance is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • The bathroom door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 67cm.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The bathroom has a waste bin.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are 3 Wudu's available.