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Rheumatology

Kettering General Hospital, Rothwell Road, Kettering, NN16 8UZ

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Getting To (Rheumatology)

Parking (Area A Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the left side of the hospital grounds, along Rothwell Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 520cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 20m from the area A entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is restricted to 3 hours.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located at the front of the car park.
    • There is a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is not a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (185cm x 210cm).
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  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located at the end of the car park, opposite the area A entrance.

Entrance (Area A Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on the left side of the hospital, along Rothwell Road.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is 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 117cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 142cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 112cm.
  • The doors have a low 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 111cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • This entrance brings you into the lower ground floor of the hospital, within area A.

Entrance (Rheumatology and Physiotherapy Department Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on the lower ground floor of the hospital, along the link corridor between Areas A and C.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 123cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
  • One of the doors was locked.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 65cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 123cm.

Department / Service (Rheumatology)

  • Location and Access View
    • Rheumatology is located on the lower ground floor of the hospital, along the link corridor between Areas A and C.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 6 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • 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: toilets with adaptations and standard toilets.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Rheumatology and Physiotherapy Department)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located at the end of the Rheumatology and Physiotherapy Department corridor, within the standard toilets.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located at the end of the Rheumatology and Physiotherapy Department corridor, within the standard toilets.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located at the end of the Rheumatology and Physiotherapy Department corridor, within the standard toilets.

Reception (Rheumatology Reception)

  • The reception is located ahead and to the right as you enter the Rheumatology and Physiotherapy Department entrance.
  • The distance from the Rheumatology and Physiotherapy Department entrance is 10m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 112cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 86cm.
  • The reception has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • 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.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There is some 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.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Consultation / Medical Room (Examination Room 1)

  • There are 5 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Examination Room 1.
  • The room is located at the end of the corridor on the left side of the Rheumatology and Physiotherapy Department.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, doors permanently held open 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 high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 93cm.
  • 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 184cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Consultation / Medical Room (Examination Room 4)

  • There are 5 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Examination Room 4.
  • The room is located at the end of the corridor on the right side of the Rheumatology and Physiotherapy Department.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, doors permanently held open 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 high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • 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.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 180cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Standard Changing Room (Patient Change - Male)

  • The changing room surveyed is located at the end of the Rheumatology and Physiotherapy Department corridor, within the standard toilets.
  • The distance from the Rheumatology and Physiotherapy Department entrance is 25m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • Facilities in the changing room include: a changing table/bench.
  • Additional features include: a coat hook.
  • The changing room has no disposal facilities.
  • 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.

Imaging Room (Dexascanner Room)

  • The room surveyed was; Dexascanner Room.
  • The room is located at the end of the corridor on the right side of the Rheumatology and Physiotherapy Department.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
  • 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 door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • 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 flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • The treatment table is wall mounted at a fixed height.
    • The length of the treatment table is 275cm.
    • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer - Male)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the end of the Rheumatology and Physiotherapy Department corridor, within the standard toilets.
    • The distance from the Rheumatology and Physiotherapy Department entrance is 25m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • 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 165cm (width) x 175cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 105cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever 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 is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • 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 44cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high 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 104cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • 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 91cm 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 110cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a clinical waste bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 108cm from the floor.
    • 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.