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Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic

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

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Getting To (Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic)

  • The most accessible route from the Winsland Street on-street Blue Badge bays has a dropped kerb, a steep ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
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  • Access to the Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic is via the Mary Stanford Building - Entrance B.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • The Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic is located on floors G and GM of the Mary Stanford Building.
  • The Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic is approximately 1m from the Mary Stanford Building - Lift 20.
  • Enter via the Mary Stanford Building - Entrance B.
    Proceed ahead through the doors to Lift 20.
    Take the lift on the right to floor GM.
    The lift enters directly into the Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic.
  • Internally the most accessible route has a lift and step-free level access.
  • 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)

Entrance (Mary Stanford Building - Entrance B)

  • This entrance is located off Winsland Street.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 130cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.
  • This entrance gives access to Lift 20 and the stairwell on the lower ground floor of the Mary Stanford Building.

Lift (Mary Stanford Building - Lift 20)

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead and to the right as you enter via the Mary Stanford Building - Entrance B.
  • The distance from the Mary Stanford Building - Entrance B is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Floors LG, G ,M ,1, 1M, 2, 2M, 3, 4 and 5 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.
  • Some of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 118cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 155cm (width) x 240cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • Some 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Department / Service (Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic is located on floors G and GM of the Mary Stanford 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 are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 106cm.
    • The Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic entrance is not used to access the department if entering the department via the lift.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
    • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open and narrow openings.
    • 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 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • There is a clearly signed portable 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.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor of the Mary Stanford Building, directly below the Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.

Reception (Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic)

  • The reception is located to the right as you exit Lift 20.
  • The distance from the Mary Stanford Building - Lift 20 is 1m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 82cm.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • 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.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: desks.

Consultation / Medical Room (Consulting Room 3)

  • There are 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Consulting Room 3.
  • The room is located to the right as you exit Lift 20.
  • The most accessible route to the room has doors permanently held open, step-free level access and narrow openings.
  • 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 is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 82cm.
  • 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 178cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with 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.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Male - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located ahead as you exit the lift on the ground floor of the Mary Stanford Building.
    • The distance from the lift is 4m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 165cm (width) x 215cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 100cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
    • 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 high 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 138cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm 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 85cm 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 130cm 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 pedal bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • 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.