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Getting To (X-Ray / Ultrasound / MRI)

• 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 X-Ray / Ultrasound / MRI is via the Main Hospital Entrance.
• There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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• X-Ray / Ultrasound / MRI is located on the ground floor and on the right side of the hospital.
• X-Ray / Ultrasound / MRI is approximately 43m from the Main Hospital Entrance.
• Enter via the Main Hospital Entrance and proceed along the corridor on the right side of the entrance lobby.
  At the junction, turn left.
  Continue along the corridor and turn right.
  Follow the corridor to the very end and the entrance to X-Ray / Ultrasound / MRI is on the right.
• Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access 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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Department / Service (X-Ray / Ultrasound / MRI)

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• Location and Access View
  • X-Ray / Ultrasound / MRI is located on the ground floor and on the right side of the hospital.
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  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 112cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 114cm.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 153cm.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 113cm.
• 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 no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • 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 with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, treatment tables/beds and desks.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (X-Ray / Ultrasound / MRI)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located along the X-Ray / Ultrasound / MRI corridor.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located at the far end of the department on the right.
  • Standard changing facilities are located on the right corridor, opposite the Ultrasound Room 4.

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Reception (X-Ray / Ultrasound / MRI)

• The reception is located straight ahead when entering the X-Ray / Ultrasound / MRI department.
• The distance from the X-Ray / Ultrasound / MRI department entrance is 2m.
• 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 90cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 70cm.
• The reception has glazed screens.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) 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, chairs without armrests and bariatric chairs with armrests.

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Imaging Room (Ultrasound Room 4)

• The room surveyed was; Ultrasound Room 4.
• The room is located on the right hand corridor within the X-Ray / Ultrasound / MRI department.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.

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• 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 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 not 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 at a fixed height.
  • The length of the treatment table is 168cm.
  • 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 (Waiting Area 3)

• The seating area is located on the right side of the X-Ray / Ultrasound / MRI department.
• The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
• There is some 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 bariatric chairs with armrests.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Seating Area (Waiting Area 4)

• The seating area is located at the end of the corridor next to Ultrasound 1.
• The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
• There is some 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.
• There is background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Imaging Room (X-Ray Room 2)

• The room surveyed was; X-Ray Room 2.
• The room is located to the far right of the X-Ray / Ultrasound / MRI department.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.

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• Imaging Room View
  • 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.
  • The doors open inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 148cm.
  • 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 230cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is an identical door for X-Ray Room 2 located on the left of the main door.

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Imaging Room (Ultrasound 2)

• The room surveyed was; Ultrasound 2.
• The room is located on the main corridor of the X-Ray / Ultrasound / MRI department.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.

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• Imaging Room View
  • 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.
  • The doors open inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 155cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is not 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 168cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • Some 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.

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Imaging Room (MRI)

• The room surveyed was; MRI.
• The room is located at the far end of the X-Ray / Ultrasound / MRI corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.

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• 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 has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked door can be opened on request .
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the opening is 91cm.
  • 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 wall mounted and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 167cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • Some 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.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is an additional door going into the Magnet Room.
    The door width is 107cm and opens towards you.

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Changing Room with Adaptations (Ultrasound and X-Ray)

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located on the far right of the X-Ray / Ultrasound / MRI corridor.
  • The distance from the X-Ray / Ultrasound / MRI entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • Facilities available in the changing room include: a changing table/bench.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 157cm (width) x 191cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 167cm 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.
  • There is a sliding curtain with a width of 158cm.
    There is a horizontal grab rail on the right with high colour contrast.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located at the rear right of the X-Ray / Ultrasound / MRI department.
  • The distance from the X-Ray / Ultrasound / MRI entrance is 22m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille, tactile, 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 85cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 170cm (width) x 220cm (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, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 105cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm 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 low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 107cm 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 rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 128cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 124cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is no mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (No Transfer Space - Female)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the main X-Ray / Ultrasound / MRI corridor.
  • The distance from the X-Ray / Ultrasound / MRI entrance is 16m.
  • 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 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 cubicle are 187cm (width) x 160cm (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.
  • The lateral transfer space is 120cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the right as you face the toilet.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the left 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 88cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 83cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever 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 105cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 96cm 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 a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 165cm 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 and unshaded light sources.