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Winsland Clinic

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

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Getting To (Winsland Clinic)

  • The most accessible route from the Winsland Street parking to the Jefferiss Building entrance has a pedestrian crossing, a slight ramp or slope, a dropped kerb, uneven surfaces and bollards.
  • Access to the Winsland Clinic is via the Jefferiss Building entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • The Winsland Clinic is located on the first floor of the Jefferiss Building.
  • The Winsland Clinic is approximately 10m from the Jefferiss Building lift.
  • Enter via the Jefferiss Building entrance, turn left and the entrance to the Sexual Health and GUM Clinic is located ahead.
    Enter the clinic and turn left.
    Continue ahead and the Jefferiss Building lift is located on the right.
    Take the lift to the first floor.
    Exit the lift and turn left.
    Follow the corridor and the entrance to the Winsland Clinic is located ahead.
  • Internally the most accessible route has manual doors, doors permanently held open, a lift 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.
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Parking (Winsland Street)

Entrance (Jefferiss Building Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building, along Winsland Mews.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards and 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 access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 140cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 146cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 118cm.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 130cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Sexual Health and GUM Clinic Entrance)

  • This entrance is located to the left as you enter the Jefferiss Building.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 111cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.

Lift (Jefferiss Building Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the right as you enter the Sexual Health and GUM Clinic.
  • The distance from the Jefferiss Building entrance is 13m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has doors permanently held open and step-free level access.
  • The ground and first floor are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have a low visual contrast.
  • None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 108cm (width) x 138cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a medium visual contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs (Jefferiss Building Stairs)

  • The stairs surveyed are located ahead as you enter the Jefferiss Building.
  • The ground and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have 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 height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Department / Service (Winsland Clinic)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Winsland Clinic is located on the first floor of the Jefferiss Building.
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    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • 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 towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
    • 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 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 10 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: a standard toilet.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations is located on the ground floor of the Jefferiss Building.

Seating Area (Waiting Area)

  • Location and Access View
    • The waiting area is located ahead and to the left as you enter the clinic.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • The width of the opening is 157cm.
  • 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 without armrests.
    • The chairs are fixed.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Consultation / Medical Room (Clinic Room 3)

  • There are 10 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Clinic Room 3.
  • The room is located ahead and to the right as you enter the clinic.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 106cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • 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 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 180cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without 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.

Consultation / Medical Room (Clinic Room 9)

  • There are 10 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Clinic Room 9.
  • The room is located halfway along the clinic corridor, on the left.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is written text and numbered 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.
  • 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.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 146cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • 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.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Patient Toilet)

  • The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located just before the clinic entrance.
  • The distance from the Winsland Clinic entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.