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Pre-Assessment Unit

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

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Getting To (Pre-Assessment Unit)

  • The most accessible route from South Wharf Road on-street to the courtyard - entrance H has uneven surfaces, bollards and a slight ramp or slope.
  • Access to the Pre-Assessment Unit is via the Courtyard - Entrance H.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • The Pre-Assessment Unit is located on the first floor, at the end of the corridor on the left side of the Mint building.
  • The Pre-Assessment Unit is approximately 15m 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 left.
    Continue to the end of the corridor and the entrance to the Pre-Assessment Unit is located straight ahead, up the ramp.
  • Internally the most accessible route has a lift, a steep ramp or slope and manual doors.
  • 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.
  • 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 (Pre-Assessment Unit)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Pre-Assessment Unit is located on the first floor, at the end of the corridor on the left side of the Mint building.
    • View information on opening times.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free access via ramp into this area.
    • The ramp has a steep gradient.
    • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going up.
    • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 117cm.
    • There is a key pad at a height of 140cm.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 123cm.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors open away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 142cm.
    • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 113cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: a slight slope to access the corridor on the left side of the unit.
    • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
    • 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 were even at the time of the survey.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 7 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with 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 following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations.

Reception (Pre-Assessment Unit Reception)

  • The reception is located on the left side of the unit.
  • The distance from the Pre-Assessment Unit entrance is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 77cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is not 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 with armrests.

Seating Area (Waiting Area)

  • Location and Access View
    • The waiting area is located on the right side of the unit.
    • 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 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.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Consultation / Medical Room (Room 1 Observation)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Room 1 Observation.
  • The room is located on the right side of the unit.
  • The most accessible route to the room has 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 height of the hand sanitiser is 139cm.
  • 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 79cm.
  • 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.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with 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.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Consultation / Medical Room (Room 2)

  • There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Room 2.
  • The room is located on the right side of the unit.
  • The most accessible route to the room has 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 height of the hand sanitiser is 140cm.
  • 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 79cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture cannot be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with 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.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Consultation / Medical Room (Consulting Room)

  • There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Consulting Room.
  • The room is located at the very end of the corridor on the left side of the unit.
  • The most accessible route to the room has doors permanently held open and a slight ramp or slope.
  • There is no 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.
  • 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: 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.

Consultation / Medical Room (Treatment Room)

  • There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Treatment Room.
  • The room is located at the very end of the corridor on the left side of the unit.
  • The most accessible route to the room has doors permanently held open and a slight ramp or slope.
  • There is no 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 79cm.
  • 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 and height adjustable chairs.
  • 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.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located along the corridor on the left side of the unit.
    • The distance from the Pre-Assessment Unit entrance is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a slight ramp or slope and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 154cm (width) x 302cm (depth) and there is 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 95cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which cannot 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 71cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 86cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 121cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a clinical waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.