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Breast Imaging

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

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Getting To (Breast Imaging)

  • The most accessible route from the South Wharf Road parking has a dropped kerb, a very easy slope and uneven surfaces.
  • Access to Breast Imaging is via the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother building entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • Breast Imaging is located on the third floor of the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother building, within the Imaging department .
  • Breast Imaging is approximately 65m from the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother building main lift bank.
  • Enter via the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother building entrance and proceed ahead past the main reception desk.
    Turn right into the lift lobby and take a lift to the third floor.
    On exiting the lift, follow the signs to Imaging (X-Ray).
    Enter the Imaging department, then turn right by the Imaging Reception, following the blue line.
    Follow the corridor to the end and turn left, then turn left again.
    The entrance to Breast Imaging is ahead on the right.
  • Internally the most accessible route has doors permanently held open, a lift 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; toilets for ambulant disabled users and standard toilets.
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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.

Lift (Main Lift Bank)

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead and to the right past the reception as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • The ground to tenth floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a medium 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 130cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 145cm (width) x 272cm (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, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.
  • There are 7 lifts in total in this area.

Entrance (Imaging - X-Ray)

  • This entrance is located on the third floor of the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 139cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Department / Service (Breast Imaging)

  • Location and Access View
    • Breast Imaging is located within the Imaging (X-Ray) department, on the third floor of the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother building.
    • View information on opening times.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • The width of the opening is 120cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
    • The 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.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Breast Imaging)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located near the Imaging (X-Ray) reception.
    • The toilet with adaptations has no transfer space available.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located near the Imaging (X-Ray) reception.

Reception (Breast Imaging)

  • The reception is located ahead from the Breast Imaging entrance.
  • The distance from the Breast Imaging entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 100cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has windows and glazed screens.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • The seating is fixed.

Imaging Room (Breast Imaging)

  • The room surveyed was; Breast Imaging.
  • The room is located immediately to the left after the Breast Imaging entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • Changing Room View
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 92cm.
    • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a twist lock.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 98cm (width) x 150cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There are no wall mounted grab rails.
    • There is a chair available.
    • The seat/chair is 48cm from the floor.
    • There is no assistance bell.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 170cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Imaging Room View
    • 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 high visual contrast.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the opening is 90cm.
    • 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.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in the room includes: stools.
    • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
    • The 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 (Imaging Reception - No Transfer Space)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located along the corridor to the right from the Imaging (X-ray) entrance.
    • The distance from the Imaging (X-ray) 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 inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
    • 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 202cm (width) x 178cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
    • There is a lever flush on the right as you face the toilet.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The dropdown rail has a low 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 99cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 84cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever 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 93cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 114cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 165cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.