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Getting To (Oral Medicine)

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Oral Medicine is/are located on the ground floor of the Dental Hospital.
There is ramped/sloped access to Oral Medicine.
Oral Medicine is approximately 75m from the Dental Hospital main entrance.
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Access to Oral Medicine is via the Dental Hospital main entrance.
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From the Blue Badge bays, cross the hospital road at the raised crossing.
Follow the path to the right and go over a second crossing with dropped kerbs.
The paths may have uneven surfaces.
The entrance to the Dental Hospital is ahead on the left.
Enter via the Dental Hospital main entrance and go up the ramp.
Follow the main corridor to the ground floor reception area.
Oral Medicine is located at the rear of the waiting area.
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There are not resting areas along the route.
Wayfinding signage is provided.
Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

Hospital Parking (Hospital Main Entrance Blue Badge Bays)

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Parking View
- The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
- The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
- The car park is located in front of the hospital main entrance.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park does not have a barrier control system.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 200cm x 550cm (6ft 7in x 18ft 1in).
- There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
Drop-off Point View
- There is a designated drop-off point.
- The drop-off point is located to the left of the main entrance.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
Paying View
- There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
Access to the Hospital View
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
- The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the hospital main entrance.

Outside Access (Dental Hospital Main Entrance)

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Entrance Details View
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building on Bessemer Road.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 130cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 142cm.
Ramp/Slope Details View
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the first set of doors and immediately to the left after the first set of doors.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the ramp.
- The width of the ramp is 150cm.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
Step Details View
- The step(s) is/are located directly ahead after the first set of doors.
- There is/are 3 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- 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 good.

Reception (Oral Medicine)

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Reception View
- The reception point is located to the left of the ground floor waiting area.
- The reception point is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Oral Medicine 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 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 good.
- The height of the reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- 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 not 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 not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 13/10/2023.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
- Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are provided in the reception area.
Reception Waiting Area View
- 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 sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
- The waiting room / area does not 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 available.
- There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are good.

Department / Service (Oral Medicine)

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Department / Service Access View
- Oral Medicine is located on the ground floor of the Dental Hospital.
- There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 135cm.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 117cm (3ft 10in).
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 133cm (4ft 4in).
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The height of the door release button is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There is level access throughout the department/service.
- There is no clear signage on the department/service.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is flooring in the department/service which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The department/service does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are good.
Department / Service Facilities View
- This department/service has; a main reception, consultation rooms and treatment rooms.
- There are 8 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
- A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
- A mobile hoist is not available on the department/service.
- There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
- Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor of the Dental Hospital.
- There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
- Standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor of the Dental Hospital.