You are on Getting To (Cardiology and Respiratory Department). Skip to the next section.

Getting To (Cardiology and Respiratory Department)

• The most accessible route from the Blue Badge bays has a slight ramp or slope.
• View further information about parking at the hospital (opens new tab)
• Access to the Cardiology and Respiratory Department is via the main hospital entrance.
• There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
• View further information about entrances (opens new tab)
• The Cardiology and Respiratory Department is located on level 0 of the North Wing.
• The Cardiology and Respiratory Department is approximately 24m from the North Wing lifts.
• From the main hospital entrance, proceed ahead along the main corridor until you reach the North Wing corridor.
  Take the lift to level 0, exit the lift and turn left.
  Continue along the North Wing corridor and the entrance to the Cardiology and Respiratory Department is on the right hand side.
• Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and doors permanently held open.
• Some flooring along the route is shiny .
• There are resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
• The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a changing places facility, a toilet with adaptations (with right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
• View information about accessible toilet facilities in public areas (opens new tab).
• View more information on getting to and around the hospital (opens new tab)

You are on Hospital Parking (Accessible Parking). Skip to the next section.

Hospital Parking (Accessible Parking)

Collapse all Expand all

• 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.
  • 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 and signposted.
  • 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 226cm x 446cm (7ft 5in x 14ft 8in).
  • There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.
• Paying View
  • There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located throughout the car park.
  • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is for 4 hours only.
  • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
• 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 uneven surfaces.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.

You are on Outside Access (Main Entrance). Skip to the next section.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

Collapse all Expand all

• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front left side of the hospital.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step free 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 a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 142cm (4ft 8in).
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 142cm (4ft 8in).
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 99cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 138cm (4ft 6in).
  • Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 233cm.
  • 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 221cm.
• Comments View
  • There is a very easy slope if the entrance is approached from the right and there is a slight slope if the entrance is approached from the left.

You are on Lift (North Wing Lifts). Skip to the next section.

Lift (North Wing Lifts)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the end of the main hospital corridor.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 103m (112yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0, 1, 2.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do 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 low.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 131cm.
• The dimensions of the lift are 178cm x 270cm.
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does 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 low.

You are on Department / Service (Cardiology and Respiratory Department). Skip to the next section.

Department / Service (Cardiology and Respiratory Department)

Collapse all Expand all

• Location and Access View
  • The Cardiology and Respiratory Department is located on level 0 of the North Wing.
  • View information on opening times.
  • 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 high visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 168cm.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Wayfinding and dementia-friendly 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 10 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • The seating is fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations, a standard toilet and a washroom.

You are on Toilet and Changing Facilities (Cardiology and Respiratory Department). Skip to the next section.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Cardiology and Respiratory Department)

Collapse all Expand all

• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located ahead of the Cardiology and Respiratory Department entrance, on the right.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
  • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located ahead of the Cardiology and Respiratory Department entrance, on the right.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located ahead of the Cardiology and Respiratory Department entrance, on the right.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The washroom facilities which have adaptations are located at the end of the left hand corridor, opposite ECG.

You are on Reception (Cardiology and Respiratory Department). Skip to the next section.

Reception (Cardiology and Respiratory Department)

• The reception is located ahead of the Cardiology and Respiratory Department entrance.
• The distance from the Cardiology and Respiratory Department entrance is 3m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 108cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
• There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• 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.
• The seating is fixed.

You are on Seating Area (Consultation Room Waiting Area). Skip to the next section.

Seating Area (Consultation Room Waiting Area)

• The consultation room waiting area is located along the right hand corridor.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access into this area.

Collapse all Expand all

• Seating Area View
  • 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.
  • 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.

You are on Seating Area (Echocardiography Waiting Area). Skip to the next section.

Seating Area (Echocardiography Waiting Area)

• The Echocardiography waiting area is along the left hand corridor.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access into this area.

Collapse all Expand all

• Seating Area View
  • 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.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without 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.

You are on Seating Area (ECG Patients Waiting Area). Skip to the next section.

Seating Area (ECG Patients Waiting Area)

• The ECG patients waiting area is located along the left hand corridor.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access into this area.

Collapse all Expand all

• Seating Area View
  • 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 not 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.
  • 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.

You are on Consultation / Medical Room (Room 2). Skip to the next section.

Consultation / Medical Room (Room 2)

• There are 7 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Room 2.
• The room is located along the right hand 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 high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• 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 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 even at the time of the survey.

You are on Consultation / Medical Room (Echocardiography). Skip to the next section.

Consultation / Medical Room (Echocardiography)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Echocardiography.
• The room is located along the left hand 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 are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The locked door can be opened on request .
• The doors open 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.
• The treatment table is wall mounted and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 180cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• 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.

You are on Consultation / Medical Room (Exercise Room). Skip to the next section.

Consultation / Medical Room (Exercise Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Exercise Room.
• The room is located along the left hand corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• The doors open outwards.
• The width of the opening is 152cm.
• 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 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.

You are on Consultation / Medical Room (ECG). Skip to the next section.

Consultation / Medical Room (ECG)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; ECG.
• The room is located at the end of the left hand corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• 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 high visual contrast.
• The door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 116cm.
• 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 without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
• Some furniture is fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

You are on Bathroom with Adaptations (Shower and Toilet). Skip to the next section.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Shower and Toilet)

Collapse all Expand all

• Location and Access View
  • The bathroom surveyed is located at the end of the left hand corridor.
  • The distance from the Cardiology and Respiratory Department entrance is 30m.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens both ways and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 202cm (width) x 172cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
  • There is a push button flush on the right as you face the toilet.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 41cm 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 low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 93cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 94cm 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 high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 132cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 132cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The bathroom has a clinical waste bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 162cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The bathroom has a shower cubicle.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.

You are on Toilet with Adaptations (Cardiology and Respiratory Department - Left Hand Transfer). Skip to the next section.

Toilet with Adaptations (Cardiology and Respiratory Department - Left Hand Transfer)

Collapse all Expand all

• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located ahead of the Cardiology and Respiratory Department entrance.
  • The distance from the Cardiology and Respiratory Department entrance is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens both ways and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 198cm (width) x 156cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 146cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush on the non-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 non-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 medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 95cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 101cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a pedal bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 161cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 100cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.