Access Guide
Getting To (Clinical Research Facility - Reception)
- The Clinical Research Facility - Reception is/are located on floor 1 of the Cheyne Wing.
- There is ramped/sloped and lift access to the Clinical Research Facility - Reception.
- The Clinical Research Facility - Reception is approximately 51m from the Cheyne Wing Lift.
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- Access to the Clinical Research Facility - Reception is via the Hospital Main Entrance.
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- Cross the road in front of the Hospital Main Entrance via the zebra crossing, then turn right up the ramp to the Hospital Main Entrance.
- Enter the building and go straight ahead to the Cheyne Wing lift.
Take the lift to floor 1.
Turn left out of the lift, and go along the corridor for approximately 50m.
The Clinical Research Facility - Reception is on your left. - The following toilet facilities are available along the route; accessible toilet (with left hand transfer), accessible toilet (with right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
Opening Times (Clinical Research Facility - Reception)
- Monday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Entrance (Clinical Research Centre Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Clinical Research Centre.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 125cm (4ft 1in).
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The height of the door release button is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
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Step Details
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 5 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the step(s).
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
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Lift Details
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- There is a lift to access this entrance.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
Lift (Clinical Research Facility Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in front of the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the Clinical Research Facility entrance.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do not contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is medium.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is medium.
- The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 92cm x 151cm (3ft x 4ft 11in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There is a short but steep ramp up into the lift at the lower level.
Reception (Clinical Research Centre Reception)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located straight ahead as you enter the Clinical Research Centre.
- The reception point is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Clinical Research Centre entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are no windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
- The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+).
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 27/09/2023.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The waiting room / area does have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
- There is a television.
- Subtitles are available.
- Vending machines are not available.
- A water dispenser is not available.
- There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
- There is not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.