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Getting To (Dermatology Day Treatment Unit)

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

Charges and Restrictions View
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Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
On-street Parking View
- On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
- The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on South Wharf Road.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.

This entrance is located off the Mint Building courtyard area between South Wharf Road and Winsland Street.
The approach to the entrance has bollards and uneven surfaces.
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 between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
There is an intercom at a height of 135cm.
There is a key pad at a height of 140cm.
The height of the hand sanitiser is 122cm.
There is a single manual door at this entrance.
The door opens towards you.
The width of the opening is 89cm.
The door has a high visual contrast.
There is step-free level access as you enter.

Location and Access View
- The Dermatology Day Treatment Unit is located off the Mint Building courtyard area between South Wharf Road and Winsland Street.
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Getting Around View
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
- 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 5 consultation/medical rooms available.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
- 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 washroom.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations is located within the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother building.

Location and Access View
- The waiting area is located to the right as you enter the unit.
- 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 not 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 with armrests.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
The room surveyed was; Treatment Room 1.
The room is located ahead and to the left as you enter the unit.
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.
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.
Some flooring is shiny.
The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
Furniture available in the room includes: tables and 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.

There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
The room surveyed was; Treatment Bay.
The room is located ahead and to the left as you enter the treatment area.
The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
There is a curtain to access this area.
There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
The following areas have stepped access: the booth (accessed via a 9cm high step).
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 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.
The door to the booth opens towards you and is 73cm wide.

The bathroom surveyed is located to the left as you enter the treatment area.
The distance from Entrance F - Dermatology Day Treatment Unit entrance is 12m.
The most accessible route to the bathroom has manual doors and step-free level access.
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 65cm.
Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
The dimensions of the bathroom are 134cm (width) x 150cm (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.
The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
There is a wall mounted towel dispenser, a wall mounted soap dispenser, a wall mounted toilet roll holder and a wash basin available.
The wash basin has a lever tap.
The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
Additional features include: a mirror, coat hooks and an emergency alarm.
The bathroom has a clinical waste bin.
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.
The bathroom has a bath with an overhead shower.
The bath controls are lever mixer.
There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
The shower controls are lever mixer.