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Introduction

• This guide describes rooms occupied by Imperial College in the Hammersmith Hospital Department of Surgery and Cancer (Division of Surgery, B Block). Rooms occupied by Imperial College are located on the first floor of B Block (Building 132), and on the second floor of B Block (Building 134). Building 132 and Building 134 are connected by internal corridors. Rooms occupied by Imperial College on the second floor of Building 134 are accessed via the stairs midway between Building 132 and Building 134.
• There is level access via lift to the Imperial College rooms in B Block via the main hospital south entrance. There is step-free access via lift to the Imperial College rooms in B Block via the Outpatients side entrance. There is only stepped access to the Imperial College rooms in B Block via the south wing corridor side entrance.
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Rooms and Spaces Links

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  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for The Wellbourn Room 126 please click here (new tab)

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor inside the main hospital building, off the south wing corridor.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located within the Imperial College area in B Block on the first floor.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The campus is located along Du Cane Road, which is approximately 800m from the Westway A40, via Du Cane Road and Wood Lane.
  • There is parking located throughout the Hammersmith hospital site.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stations to the campus are those for Hammersmith Hospital located along Du Cane which serve routes 7, 70, 72, 272, 283 and N7.
• By Train View
  • The nearest station is Shepherd's Bush which is located approximately 1.5 miles from the campus.
• By Underground View
  • The nearest Underground Stations are East Acton and White City on the Central Line both of which are 0.7 miles from the campus. Also located nearby is Wood Lane on the Circle and Hammersmith and City Line which is 0.9 miles away from the campus.
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  • Transport for London Bus Information.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • National Rail Enquiries.
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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Advisory Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 759 49755.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Student Hub please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7594 9444.
• Email: [email protected].
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• Telephone Number: 020 7594 9444.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Occupational Health please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7594 9401.
• Email: [email protected].

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located to the rear of B Block.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 340cm x 430cm (11ft 2in x 14ft 1in).
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 55m (60yd 5in) from the Hammersmith Hospital Outpatients side entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are dropped kerbs.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
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  • There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The name of the car park is Hammersmith Hospital Campus Car Park.
  • The car park is located in and around the Hammersmith Hospital Campus.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The Blue Badge parking bay is 25m from the south wing corridor side entrance.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Hammersmith Hospital Campus Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located throughout the Hammersmith Hospital Campus.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 500cm x 500cm (16ft 5in x 16ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
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  • This car park can be used by anybody.
  • Parking charges apply for all users.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment machines are located throughout the car park.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • Payment cannot be made by phone.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Comments View
  • There is a large standard car park at the rear of the campus with sloped access to the main Hammersmith Hospital Buildings.
  • There are Blue Badge throughout the campus.

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Outside Access (Hammersmith Hospital Outpatients Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of Hammersmith Hospital A Block.
• Comments View
  • Click here for information about step-free access (via lift) to B Block via Hammersmith Hospital Outpatients Side Entrance (opens in a new tab).

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Outside Access (Hammersmith Hospital South Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front (south side) of Hammersmith Hospital.
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  • Click here for information Hammersmith Hospital South Entrance (opens in a new tab).

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Lift (Hammersmith Hospital Main Building C Block 2)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in Hammersmith Hospital C Block.

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• Comments View
  • Click here for information about Hammersmith Hospital C Block Lift 2 (opens in a new tab).

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Outside Access (South Wing Corridor Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located near to the building car park to the rear of B Block.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
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  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.

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Other Floors (B Block)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • The stairs are located towards the end of the south wing corridor in the main hospital building.
  • The stairs are approximately 8m from the south wing corridor side entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
• Comments View
  • The stairs are approximately 64m from the hospital south (main) entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 99m from the outpatients side entrance.

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Entrance (Department of Surgery and Cancer, Division of Surgery)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off the south wing corridor, opposite the National Pulmonary Hypertension Service.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 125cm (4ft 1in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 142cm (4ft 8in).
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  • This entrance is 94m from the lift in the main hospital building, via the south wing corridor (photographs 6 to 10).

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • There are key card readers and exit push buttons to activate some doors between building services.
  • Key card readers and push buttons are 120cm above the floor.

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Other Floors (Building 132/134)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • The stairs are located midway along B Block, between Building 132 and Building 134.
  • The stairs are approximately 33m from the south wing corridor entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the second floor (Building 134).

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located on the ground floor inside the main hospital building, off the South Corridor.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located ahead and left after the entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m from the entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • There are also twist/turn taps.
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  • The female toilet is located ahead from the entrance, along the corridor, on the left.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m from the entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is an additional shared standard toilet in the standard shower room BN1/20.

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Standard Shower (First Floor BN1/20)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located off the stairwell between Building 132 and Building 134.

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• Comments View
  • There is an 8cm high step at the threshold of the doorway into the shower room (photograph 3).
  • There is a 30cm high step into the shower tray.
  • The standard shower room also has a standard toilet.
  • There is a wash basin with twist/turn taps, 86cm above the floor.