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Getting To (Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic)

• The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking bays on South Wharf Road has bollards, a dropped kerb and uneven surfaces.
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• There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
• The Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic is located in a separate outbuilding off South Wharf Road.
• The Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic is approximately 161m from the Blue Badge parking bays on South Wharf Road.

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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 (Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building, off 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 ramp at the entrance.
• The ramp has a steep gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
• The ramp bypasses the steps.
• There are 4 steps with handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are unmarked.
• The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is a buzzer at a height of 117cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• There is a push pad at a height of 118cm.
• The width of the opening is 83cm.
• 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 84cm.
• There is a second single automatic door.
• The second door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The second door has a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Department / Service (Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic is located in a separate outbuilding on South Wharf Road.
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• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open, narrow walkways and manual doors.
  • Some 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.
  • 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 and chairs with armrests.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located off the reception waiting area, and to the left after the X-Ray waiting area.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Standard changing facilities are located off the X-Ray waiting area.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations off the reception waiting area.

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Reception (Reception and Waiting Area 1)

• The reception is located immediately ahead as you enter the Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic.
• The distance from the Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic entrance is 3m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 116cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
• 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.
• The flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• There is some 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.
• The seating is fixed.

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Seating Area (Waiting Area 2)

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• Location and Access View
  • Waiting Area 2 is located to the rear of the Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic department corridor.
  • The most accessible route has manual doors, step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • 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 without armrests and chairs with armrests.
  • The chairs are fixed.
  • 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.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Consultation Room 2)

• There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Room 2.
• The room is located off Waiting Area 2.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• 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 118cm.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 66cm.
• 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.
• 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.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Consultation Room 3)

• There are 4 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Room 3.
• The room is located off Waiting Area 2.
• The most accessible route to the room has doors permanently held open, step-free level access and manual doors.
• 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 132cm.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 67cm.
• 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.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 185cm.
• 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.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Consultation Room 9)

• There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Room9.
• The room is located off the reception waiting area.
• 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.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 132cm.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 75cm.
• 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.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 190cm.
• 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.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Plaster Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Plaster Room.
• The room is located along the Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic department corridor and to the right.
• The most accessible route to the room has manual doors, step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 175cm.
• There are 5 separate treatment bays within the room.
• 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 185cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and 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.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Seating Area (X-Ray Waiting Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • The X-Ray Waiting Area is located at the start of the Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic department corridor.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • 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.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and chairs with armrests.
  • The chairs are fixed.
  • 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.

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Standard Changing Room (Patient Changing Room 2 - Female)

• The changing room surveyed is located along the Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic department corridor and to the right, before the Plaster Room.
• The distance from the Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic entrance is 19m.
• The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access into the changing room.
• The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 67cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• Facilities in the changing room include: a chair/stool.
• Additional features include: a full length mirror, coat hooks and an assistance bell.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is a similar male patient changing room in this location.

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Imaging Room (X-Ray)

• The room surveyed was; X-Ray 2.
• The room is located off the X-Ray waiting area .
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.

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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 are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 164cm.
  • The height of the door release button is 114cm.
  • 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 240cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and 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.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located off the reception waiting area.
  • The distance from the Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic entrance is 14m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • 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 170cm (width) x 290cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 99cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a medium 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 94cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 98cm 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 76cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 75cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin, a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 90cm.
  • 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.
  • This toilet can also be accessed off the X-Ray waiting area.