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Getting To (Dermatology Outpatients)

• The most accessible route from the accessible parking to the Main Hospital Entrance has a slight ramp or slope.
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• Access to Dermatology Outpatients is via the Main Hospital Entrance.
• There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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• Dermatology Outpatients is located on the ground floor of the hospital.
• Dermatology Outpatients is approximately 10m from the Main Hospital Entrance.
• Enter through the Main Hospital Entrance and turn left.
  Turn right and the entrance to Dermatology Outpatients entrance is straight ahead.
• Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• Some flooring along the route is shiny .
• There are resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
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Parking (Accessible Parking)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the right of the main hospital entrance and to the right of the hospital building.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 15+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 290cm (width) x 556cm (depth).
  • There are no hatched/marked zones.
  • The nearest designated bay is 15m from the Main Hospital Entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.

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Entrance (Main Hospital Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the hospital building.
• The entrance area is 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 buzzer at a height of 129cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 114cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 100cm.
• 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 150cm.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Entrance (Dermatology Outpatients / Green, Yellow and Blue Waiting Areas)

• This entrance is located on the ground floor of the main hospital building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 135cm.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 150cm.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 104cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Department / Service (Dermatology Outpatients)

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• Location and Access View
  • Dermatology Outpatients is located on the ground floor of the main hospital building.
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  • 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 is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 156cm.
  • Only one door is permanently held open, the other is manual.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• Facilities and Services View
  • There are 10+ consultation/medical rooms available.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, riser recliner chairs and height adjustable chairs.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and treatment tables/beds.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The following facilities are available for patients: standard toilets.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations is located on the ground floor of the main hospital building.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Dermatology Outpatients)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male and female toilet facilities are located at the rear of the Dermatology Outpatients department, past the blue unit waiting area.

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Reception (Dermatology Outpatients Main Reception)

• The reception is located straight ahead when entering through the Dermatology Outpatients entrance.
• The distance from the Dermatology Outpatients entrance is 20m.
• The most accessible route to reception has doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
• 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 background noise in this area.
• The flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• 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 and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Consult/Exam 8)

• There are 10+ consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Consult/Exam 8.
• The room is located on the far right of the department.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• 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 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 flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing at a fixed height.
• The length of the treatment table is 174cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The tables are 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, with unshaded light sources.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Consult/Exam 7)

• There are 10+ consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Consult/Exam 7.
• The room is located on the Dermatology Outpatients department corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• 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 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 flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing at a fixed height.
• The length of the treatment table is 178cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The tables are 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, with unshaded light sources.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Treatment Room 2)

• There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Treatment Room 2.
• The room is located on the Dermatology Outpatients department corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• 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 has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked door can be opened on request .
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 88cm.
• 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 flooring is shiny.
• 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 172cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The tables are 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 and unshaded light sources.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Exam Room 3B)

• There are 4 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Exam Room 3B.
• The room is located on the Dermatology Outpatients department corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• 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 flooring is shiny.
• 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 176cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The tables are 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, with unshaded light sources.

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Seating Area (Green Waiting Area)

• The seating area is located in the centre of the Dermatology Outpatients department.
• The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• 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.
• The flooring is shiny.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
• The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Room (Phototherapy and Patch Testing Yellow Waiting)

• The room is located on the right of the Dermatology Outpatients department corridor .
• The distance from the Dermatology Outpatients department entrance is 21m.
• The most accessible route to the room has doors permanently held open and 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 door is permanently held open.
• 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 flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• 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 background noise in this room.
• Announcements are in person.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Reception (Yellow Area - Phototherapy and Patch Testing)

• The reception is located within the Yellow Waiting Area.
• The distance from Yellow Waiting Area Entrance is 3m.
• The most accessible route to reception has doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 109cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
• 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 background noise in this area.
• The flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
• There is not 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: tables.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Yellow Area - Exam Room 12)

• There are 4 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Exam Room 12.
• The room is located in the Yellow Area.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• 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 has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
• 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 flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing at a fixed height.
• The length of the treatment table is 176cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The tables are 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, with unshaded light sources.

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Standard Toilet Facilities (Male and Female)

• The male and female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
• The toilets are located at the rear corridor of the Dermatology Outpatients department in the blue area.
• The distance from Dermatology Outpatients entrance is 56m.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access into the toilets.
• There is 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 87cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
• There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
• The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.