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Chest and Allergy Clinic

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

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Getting To (Chest and Allergy Clinic)

  • The most accessible route from South Wharf Road on-street to the Chest and Allergy Clinic entrance has a slight ramp or slope, uneven surfaces and bollards.
  • Access to the Chest and Allergy Clinic is via the Chest and Allergy Clinic entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • The Chest and Allergy Clinic is located off the Mint Building courtyard area, between South Wharf Road and Winsland Street.
  • The gap from the footpath to access the courtyard is 93cm wide.

Parking (South Wharf Road)

Entrance (Chest and Allergy Clinic Entrance)

  • This entrance is located off the Mint Building courtyard area between South Wharf Road and Winsland Street.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces and bollards.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not 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 slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 116cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 117cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 132cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 107cm.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 137cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 106cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Department / Service (Chest and Allergy Clinic)

  • Location and Access View
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: a steep ramp to access the corridor on the left side of the clinic, the Laboratory 2 room and the Lung Function department.
    • 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.
    • 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 9 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and chairs with armrests.
    • 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 and working at the time of the survey.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations.
    • There is a fixed hearing system (at reception) as well as a portable hearing system available within this clinic.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Chest and Allergy Clinic)

Reception (Chest and Allergy Clinic Reception)

  • The reception is located immediately to the left as you enter the Chest and Allergy Clinic.
  • The distance from the Chest and Allergy Clinic entrance is 1m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 99cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has glazed screens.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and 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 some 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 without armrests and chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • Some seating is fixed.

Consultation / Medical Room (Consulting Room 4)

  • There are 7 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Consulting Room 4.
  • The room is located along the corridor on the right side of the clinic.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
  • 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 low visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • 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 183cm.
  • 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.

Consultation / Medical Room (Consulting Room 7)

  • There are 7 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Consulting Room 7.
  • The room is located at the very end of the corridor on the right side of the clinic.
  • The most accessible route to the room has narrow walkways and step-free level access.
  • 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 low visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • 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 free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 188cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks and tables.
  • 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.

Consultation / Medical Room (Laboratory 2)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Laboratory 2.
  • The room is located along the corridor on the left side of the clinic.
  • The most accessible route to the room has a steep ramp or slope and narrow walkways.
  • 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 low visual contrast.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The doors open inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 67cm.
  • 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.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and height adjustable chairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks and tables.
  • 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.
  • There are 2 bays within this room.

Consultation / Medical Room (The Robert Philip Room)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; The Robert Philip Room.
  • The room is located along the corridor on the right side of the clinic.
  • The most accessible route to the room has narrow walkways and step-free level access.
  • 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 low visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture cannot be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not 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 187cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • 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 (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located along the corridor on the right side of the clinic.
    • The distance from the Chest and Allergy Clinic entrance is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low 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 148cm (width) x 185cm (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 78cm (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 98cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm 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 medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 85cm 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 122cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 110cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a clinical waste bin and a pedal bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 175cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 90cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.