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Clinical Trials Centre

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

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Getting To (The Clinical Trials Centre)

  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking bays on Winsland Street has slight ramps or slopes, uneven surfaces, a dropped kerb and bollards.
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  • Access to the Clinical Trials Centre is via the Winston Churchill Building entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • The Clinical Trials Centre is located on the ground floor of the Winston Churchill Building.
  • The Clinical Trials Centre is approximately 4m from the Winston Churchill Building entrance.
  • Enter via the Winston Churchill Building entrance.
    Turn right after the second set of entrance doors and the Clinical Trials Centre is located directly ahead.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • Some flooring along the route is shiny .
  • There are not resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.

Parking (Winsland Street)

Entrance (Winston Churchill Building)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Winston Churchill Building, off Winsland Mews.
  • 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 ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
  • The very easy slope is located to the left of the entrance.
    There is a steep ramp located to the right of the entrance.
    The steep ramp is over 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a buzzer at a height of 138cm.
  • There is a buzzer at a height of 142cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 98cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 153cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 116cm.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors, however one door is locked or bolted.
  • The second set of doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the Winston Churchill Building.

Department / Service (Clinical Trials Centre)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Clinical Trials Centre is located on the ground floor of the Winston Churchill 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 145cm.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 114cm.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors open away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 158cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
    • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 130cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 6 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
    • The hoist is mobile.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations.

Reception (Clinical Trials Centre)

  • The reception is located immediately to the left as you enter the Clinical Trials Centre.
  • The distance from the Clinical Trials Centre entrance is 2m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 109cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • 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.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Consultation / Medical Room (Phlebotomy Room)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Phlebotomy Room.
  • The room is located along the Clinical Trials Centre corridor and to the right.
  • 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 is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • 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: chairs with 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Consultation / Medical Room (Clinical Room)

  • There are 5 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Clinical Room 1.
  • The room is located along the Clinical Trials Centre corridor and to the left.
  • 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 is a single manual door 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 79cm.
  • 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 195cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and armchairs.
  • 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.

Toilet with Adaptations (Transfer Both Sides)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located off the Clinical Trials Centre reception waiting area.
    • The distance from the Clinical Trials Centre entrance is 6m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
    • 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 216cm (width) x 262cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however the right side is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space on the left is 89cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • The lateral transfer space on the right is 89cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the right transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 62cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 76cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • 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 a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 134cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 103cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 167cm and 174cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 91cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.