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Getting To (Macular Clinic - Photography Suite and Minor-Ops)

• Access to Macular Clinic - Photography Suite and Minor-Ops is via the main hospital entrance.
• There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
• Macular Clinic - Photography Suite and Minor-Ops is located on the lower ground floor of the hospital.
• Macular Clinic - Photography Suite and Minor-Ops is approximately 2m from the lift.
• From the main hospital entrance, proceed ahead to the lift.
  Take the lift down to the lower ground floor.
  As you exit the lift, the entrance to the Macular Clinic - Photography Suite and Minor-Ops is directly ahead.
• Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
• Some flooring along the route is shiny .
• There are resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
• The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a toilet with adaptations (with right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Entrance (Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the hospital on Marylebone Road.
• 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 ramp at the entrance.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
• The ramp bypasses the steps.
• There are 3 steps with a handrail on the left going up.
• The handrail is easy to grip.
• The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The step markings are not clearly visible.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 14cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 145cm.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors .
• The second set of doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 133cm.
• 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.
• This entrance brings you in to the ground floor of the main hospital.

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Lift (The Western Eye Hospital)

• The lift surveyed is located ahead from the main hospital entrance.
• The distance from the main hospital entrance is 6m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The lower ground, ground, first, second, third and fourth 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, Braille 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 100cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 125cm (width) x 205cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a medium visual contrast.
• All 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, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Department / Service (Macular Clinic - Photography Suite and Minor-Ops)

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• Location and Access View
  • Macular Clinic - Photography Suite and Minor-Ops is located on the lower ground floor of the hospital.
  • 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 medium visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 136cm.
• 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: There is a slight ramp to access waiting area A, the procedure rooms, the imaging room and the vision lanes – assessment area as part of Macular Clinic - Photography Suite and Minor-Ops.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open and 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 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 with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • Some seating and tables are fixed.
  • 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: a toilet with adaptations and standard toilets.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Macular Clinic - Photography Suite and Minor-Ops)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located within Waiting Area A.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located along the lower ground floor corridor.

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Reception (Macular Clinic - Photography Suite and Minor-Ops)

• The reception is located to the right from the department entrance.
• The distance from the Macular Clinic - Photography Suite and Minor-Ops department entrance is 5m.
• 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 72cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the desk.
• The reception has glazed screens.
• 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.
• Some 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 space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.

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Seating Area (Waiting Area A)

• Waiting Area A is located along the department corridor.
• The most accessible route has a slight ramp or slope and narrow walkways.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
• The doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 126cm.
• 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.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
• The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Seating Area (Waiting Area B)

• Waiting Area B is located along the department corridor.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
• The door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 78cm.
• 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 space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
• All tables and some chairs are fixed.
• The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Seating Area (Minor-Ops - Waiting Room)

• The Minor-Ops - Waiting Room is located along the department corridor.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• The width of the opening is 116cm.
• 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 space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with 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.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Consultation Rooms)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Consultation Rooms.
• The room is located along the department corridor.
• 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.
• There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
• The door has an open extension leaf.
• The door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 144cm.
• 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, chairs without armrests and height adjustable chairs.
• 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.
• There are 5 bays within the Consultation Rooms.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Procedure Rooms)

• There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Procedure Room 1.
• The room is located along the department corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has a slight ramp or slope and narrow walkways.
• 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 medium visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 75cm.
• 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.
• 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: 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 (Visual Lanes - Assessment Area)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Visual Lanes - Assessment Area.
• The room is located at the rear of Waiting Area A.
• The most accessible route to the room has a slight ramp or slope, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
• 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 low visual contrast.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 128cm.
• 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.
• 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 (Preparation Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Preparation Room.
• The room is located off Waiting Area A.
• The most accessible route to the room has a slight ramp or slope, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
• 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 low visual contrast.
• The door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 70cm.
• 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.

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Imaging Room (Imaging Room)

• The room surveyed was; Imaging.
• The room is located along the department corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has a slight ramp or slope and narrow walkways.

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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 is a single manual door with a high 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.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and height adjustable chairs.
  • 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 low at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Photography Suite)

• There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Photography Suite.
• The room is located along the department corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
• 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 80cm.
• 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 and height adjustable chairs.
• 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 (Minor-Ops - Preparation Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Offices - Staff Only.
• The room is located along the department corridor.
• 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.
• There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 77cm.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 (Minor-Ops Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Offices.
• The room is located along the department corridor.
• 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.
• There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 77cm.
• 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.
• 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 200cm.
• 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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Toilet with Adaptations (Waiting Area A - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located within Waiting Area A.
  • The distance from the Waiting A entrance is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has a slight ramp or slope, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a low 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 177cm (width) x 272cm (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.
  • The lateral transfer space is 64cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 86cm 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 122cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 120cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is no mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal 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.