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Getting To (Imaging - X-Ray)

• The most accessible route from the South Wharf Road parking has a dropped kerb, uneven surfaces and a very easy slope.
• Access to Imaging (X-Ray) is via the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother building entrance.
• There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
• Imaging (X-Ray) is located on the third floor of the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother building.
• Imaging (X-Ray) is approximately 15m 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, take the corridor signed to Imaging (X-Ray).
  The entrance to Imaging (X-Ray) is then ahead and on the right.
• Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
• Some flooring along the route is shiny and patterned.
• 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 (South Wharf Road)

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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 South Wharf Road.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Department / Service (Imaging - X-Ray)

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• Location and Access View
  • Imaging (X-Ray) is located on the third floor of the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother building.
  • View information on opening times.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open and manual doors.
  • The flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • 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.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed 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 and a toilet with adaptations.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Imaging - X-Ray)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located by the main reception.
  • The toilet with adaptations has no transfer space available.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located by the main reception .
  • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located to the right of the CT scanning rooms, and by the Ultrasound waiting area.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Standard changing facilities are located off the X-Ray and Ultrasound waiting areas.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the shared toilet off the Ultrasound waiting area.

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Reception (Imaging - X-Ray)

• The reception is located ahead and to the left from the Imaging (X-Ray) entrance .
• The distance from the Imaging (X-Ray) entrance is 8m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 102cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
• 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 no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• 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 without armrests.

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Seating Area (Ultrasound)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Ultrasound waiting area is located along the corridor to the left from the main reception.
  • The most accessible route has manual doors and 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 some 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 with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There is a fenced area for children to play in.
    The width of the gate into the play area is 86cm.
    The gate opens away from you.

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Seating Area (Nuclear Medicine and Bone Densitometry)

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• Location and Access View
  • The waiting area is located along the corridor to the left from reception, then to the left and ahead on the right.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, doors permanently held open and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • The width of the opening is 140cm.
• 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 space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and chairs with armrests.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Standard Changing Room (X-ray)

• The changing room surveyed is located ahead from the Imaging (X-Ray) entrance, past reception .
• The distance from the Imaging entrance is 15m.
• The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access into the changing room.
• 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.
• Facilities in the changing room include: a chair/stool.
• Additional features include: coat hooks.
• The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Seating Area (X-ray)

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• Location and Access View
  • The X-ray seating area is by the X-ray changing rooms, along the corridor by reception.
  • 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 not space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • This seating area is for after patients have changed, ready for X-Ray.

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Standard Changing Room (Ultrasound)

• The changing room surveyed is located off the Ultrasound waiting area.
• The distance from the Imaging entrance is 30m.
• The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is step-free level access into the changing room.
• The door opens by sliding and has a low visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 65cm.
• Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
• Facilities in the changing room include: a chair/stool.
• Additional features include: coat hooks and a shelf.
• The changing room has a clinical waste bin.
• The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Imaging Room (X-ray)

• The room surveyed was; General 4.
• The room is located to the left of the reception counter.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.

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• Imaging Room View
  • 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 83cm.
  • 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 walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 200cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • This room is used by both the Imaging (X-ray) department and Lindo Imaging.

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Imaging Room (CT Scanning)

• The room surveyed was; CT.
• The room is located to the left from the Imaging reception .
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.

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• Changing Room View
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 125cm (width) x 133cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a seated bench available.
  • The seat/chair is 54cm from the floor.
  • There is no assistance bell.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 163cm 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 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 walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 300cm.
  • 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.
  • This room is used by both the Imaging (X-ray) department and Lindo Imaging.

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Imaging Room (Ultrasound)

• The room surveyed was; Ultrasound 2.
• The room is located off the Ultrasound waiting area.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.

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• Imaging Room View
  • 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 has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • 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 low visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 184cm.
  • 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, with unshaded light sources.

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Imaging Room (Bone Densitometry)

• The room surveyed was; Bone Densitometry.
• The room is located to the left from the Imaging Reception, then left again, following the black line on the floor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.

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• Imaging Room View
  • 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 has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
  • 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 walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing at a fixed height.
  • The length of the treatment table is 250cm.
  • 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, with unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Imaging Reception - No Transfer Space)

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• 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.