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Getting To (Gynaecology Outpatients)

• 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 Gynaecology Outpatients is via the Winston Churchill Building entrance.
• There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
• Gynaecology Outpatients is located on the second floor of the Winston Churchill Building.
• Gynaecology Outpatients is approximately 4m from the Winston Churchill Building lift.
• Enter via the Winston Churchill Building entrance.
  Turn left and you will reach the Winston Churchill Building lift on the left.
  Take the lift to the second floor.
  As you exit the lift, turn right and the Gynaecology Outpatients reception is located on the left.
• Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
• 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.
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Parking (Winsland Street)

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• Charges and Restrictions View
  • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
• 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 Winsland Street.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.

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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.

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Lift (Winston Churchill Building)

• The lift surveyed is located to the left as you enter the Winston Churchill Building.
• The distance from the Winston Churchill Building entrance is 3m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The lower ground, ground, first and second floors are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high 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 108cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 146cm (width) x 221cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift 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 even at the time of the survey.

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Department / Service (Gynaecology Outpatients)

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• Location and Access View
  • Gynaecology Outpatients is located on the second 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.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 126cm.
  • There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 124cm.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 114cm.
  • The entrance into the Gynaecology Outpatients department is located at the top of the Winston Churchill Building stairwell and has stepped access only.
    For step-free access please use the Winston Churchill Building lift and take it to the second floor. The lift takes you directly into the department and bypasses the entrance doors.
• 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 provided.
  • Some signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Facilities and Services View
  • There are 10+ consultation/medical rooms available.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • 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 hoist is mobile.
  • The following facilities are available for patients: standard toilets.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations is located on the lower ground floor of the Winston Churchill Building, within the Outpatient Therapies department.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Gynaecology Outpatients)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female step-free toilet facilities are located off the Zone B and Zone C waiting areas.

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Reception (Gynaecology Outpatients Reception and Zone B Waiting Area)

• The reception is located ahead and to the left as you enter Gynaecology Outpatients via the Winston Churchill Building lift.
• The distance from the Winston Churchill Building lift is 5m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 107cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the desk.
• The reception has glazed screens.
• 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 and chairs without armrests.

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Seating Area (Zone C Waiting Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Zone C Waiting Area is located to the left of the Gynaecology Outpatients reception, in Zone C.
  • 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 space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Observation Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Observation Room.
• The room is located in Zone B, opposite the Gynaecology Outpatients reception.
• 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 low visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 79cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is not 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.
• 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Phlebotomy Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Blood Tests.
• The room is located to the left as you enter Gynaecology Outpatients, off the Zone C waiting area.
• 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 low visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 84cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with 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.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Clinic Room)

• There are 8 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; 8.
• The room is located off the Zone C waiting area.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
• There is numbered 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 77cm.
• 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 175cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
• 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.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Colposcopy)

• There are 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Room 1.
• The room is located at the rear of Gynaecology Outpatients, in Zone A.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is numbered 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 85cm.
• 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 125cm.
• 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Reception (Ultrasound)

• The reception is located at the rear of the Gynaecology Outpatients corridor to the right, in Zone A.
• The distance from the Winston Churchill Building lift is 17m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 88cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the desk.
• The reception has 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 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 and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

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Imaging Room (Ultrasound)

• The room surveyed was; Room 14.
• The room is located at the rear of the Gynaecology Outpatients corridor, in Zone A.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.

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• Imaging Room View
  • There is written text and numbered 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 84cm.
  • 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 145cm.
  • 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Standard Toilet Facilities (Zone B - Female)

• The female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
• The toilets are located along the Gynaecology Outpatients corridor and to the right, after the Zone B waiting area.
• The distance from the Winston Churchill Building lift is 16m.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access into the toilets.
• There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
• The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 75cm.
• Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
• There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
• There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser, a wall mounted towel dispenser and a hand dryer available.
• The wash basin has a lever tap.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.