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Acute Imaging Centre

St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, Paddington, London, W2 1NY

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Getting To (Acute Imaging Centre)

  • The most accessible route from the South Wharf Road parking has a very easy slope, a dropped kerb and uneven surfaces.
  • Access to the Acute Imaging Centre is via the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother building entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • The Acute Imaging Centre is located on the ground floor of the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother building.
  • The Acute Imaging Centre is approximately 30m from the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother building entrance.
  • Enter via the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother building entrance and proceed ahead past the main reception desk.
    Turn right and pass through the lift lobby.
    The Acute Imaging Centre reception is located ahead and to the left.
  • Internally the most accessible route has doors permanently held open and step-free level access.
  • Some flooring along the route is shiny and patterned.
  • 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 right hand transfer).
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Parking (South Wharf Road)

Entrance (Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Building)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building, on South Wharf 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 a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 152cm.
  • 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 153cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 124cm.
  • The height of the intercom at the second set of doors is 113cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Building.

Reception (Acute Imaging Centre)

  • The reception is located on the ground floor of the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother building.
  • The distance from Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother building entrance is 30m.
  • 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 110cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • The reception has glazed screens.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
  • 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).
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Some seating is fixed.

Department / Service (Acute Imaging Centre)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Acute Imaging Centre is located on the ground floor of the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother building.
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    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a buzzer at a height of 133cm.
    • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 126cm.
    • There are double automatic doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 122cm.
    • The width of the opening is 170cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • The walls and floor have a high 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 even at the time of the survey.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and chairs with armrests.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • The hoist is powered overhead.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Acute Imaging Centre)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the right from the Acute Imaging Centre entrance.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located to the left from the Acute Imaging Centre entrance.
    • Standard changing facilities are located to the left from the Acute Imaging Centre entrance.

Seating Area (Waiting area)

  • Location and Access View
    • The waiting area is located to the left from the Acute Imaging Centre entrance, before the CT Scanner room.
    • 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 not space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Changing Room with Adaptations (Changing Cubicle 4)

  • Location and Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located to the left from the Acute Imaging Centre entrance.
    • The distance from the Acute Imaging Centre entrance is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • Facilities available in the changing room include: a chair/stool.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 160cm (width) x 190cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • 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.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 144cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Imaging Room (CT Room)

  • The room surveyed was; CT Room.
  • The room is located to the left from the Acute Imaging Centre entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • 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 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 93cm.
    • 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.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
    • The length of the treatment table is 300cm.
    • 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.

Imaging Room (MRI Scanner Room)

  • The room surveyed was; MRI Scanner room 1.
  • The room is located ahead from the Acute Imaging Centre entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • 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 outwards.
    • The width of the opening is 110cm.
    • 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.
    • 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 200cm.
    • 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.

Consultation / Medical Room (Recovery area)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Recovery room.
  • The room is located to the right from the Acute Imaging Centre entrance.
  • 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 are double automatic doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 151cm.
  • 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.
  • The 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 210cm.
  • The hoist is powered overhead and accesses the treatment table.
  • 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.
  • MRI patients who are wheelchair users will be brought to this room to transfer to an MR trolley before their scan.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right from the Acute Imaging Centre entrance.
    • The distance from the Acute Imaging Centre 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 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 86cm.
    • 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 150cm (width) x 220cm (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 79cm (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 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm 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 high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 112cm 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 92cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 106cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a clinical waste bin and a pedal bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 102cm and 142cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.