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Imperial Clinical Respiratory Research Unit

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

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Getting To (Imperial Clinical Respiratory Research Unit)

  • The most accessible route from the South Wharf Road on-street parking has bollards, uneven surfaces and a slight ramp or slope.
  • Access to the Imperial Clinical Respiratory Research Unit is via the Courtyard - Entrance H.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • The Imperial Clinical Respiratory Research Unit is located along the corridor on the right side, on the first floor of the Mint building.
  • The Imperial Clinical Respiratory Research Unit is approximately 40m from the Mint building lift.
  • Enter the Mint Building via Courtyard - Entrance H and the Mint building lift is located on the left.
    Take the lift to the first floor.
    Exit the lift and turn right.
    Continue along the corridor and the entrance to the Imperial Clinical Respiratory Research Unit is located on the left.
  • Internally the most accessible route has manual doors, a lift, doors permanently held open and step-free level access.
  • Some flooring along the route is shiny.
  • There are resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route; standard toilets.
  • View more information on getting to and around the hospital (opens new tab).
  • The gap from the footpath to access the courtyard is 93cm wide.

Parking (South Wharf Road)

Entrance (Courtyard - Entrance H)

  • 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.
  • 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 ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 136cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 74cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 140cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the Mint Building.

Lift (Mint Building)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the left as you enter via Courtyard - Entrance H, between the Courtyard - Entrance H and the Winsland Street entrance.
  • The distance from the Courtyard - Entrance H is 2m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The 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 114cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 170cm (width) x 109cm (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 low at the time of the survey.

Department / Service (Imperial Clinical Respiratory Research Unit)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Imperial Clinical Respiratory Research Unit is located along the corridor on the right side, on the first floor of the Mint 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 an intercom at a height of 129cm.
    • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 123cm.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 123cm.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • 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 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: armchairs and chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: standard toilets.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations is located within the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Imperial Clinical Respiratory Research Unit)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located at the end of the corridor on the right side of the unit.
    • The male step-free toilet facilities are located along the corridor on the left side of the unit.

Reception (Imperial Clinical Respiratory Research Unit Reception)

  • The reception is located to the right as you enter the Imperial Clinical Respiratory Research Unit.
  • The distance from the Imperial Clinical Respiratory Research Unit entrance is 3m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 118cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
  • 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 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 not space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.

Consultation / Medical Room (Consulting Room 1)

  • There are 5 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Consulting Room 1.
  • The room is located ahead and to the left as you enter the Imperial Clinical Respiratory Research Unit.
  • 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.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 123cm.
  • 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 88cm.
  • 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 190cm.
  • 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Consultation / Medical Room (Consulting Room 3)

  • There are 5 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Consulting Room 3.
  • The room is located ahead and to the right as you enter the Imperial Clinical Respiratory Research Unit.
  • 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.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 131cm.
  • 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 89cm.
  • 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 192cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with 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 even at the time of the survey.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Patient Toilet)

  • The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located at the end of the corridor on the right side of the unit.
  • The distance from the Imperial Clinical Respiratory Research Unit entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route has narrow walkways and step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser, a wall mounted towel dispenser and a wash basin available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.