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Getting To (Prosthetics Orthotics Wheelchairs)

• This route starts at the Rear Entrance - Blue Badge Parking.
• The most accessible route from here has step-free access via slope.
• The slope has a steep gradient.
• This route also has a dropped kerb without tactile paving.
• Access to this department is via the Prosthetics Orthotics Wheelchairs Entrance.
• There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
• This department is located to the rear of the main hospital building.
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Parking (Rear Entrance - Blue Badge Parking)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the rear of the hospital, opposite the Rear Entrance.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 287cm (width) x 468cm (depth).
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • There is a marked zone only at the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 246cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 22m from the Rear Entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Parking (Prosthetics Orthotics Wheelchairs - Blue Badge Parking)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the rear of the main hospital building.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 458cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 131cm.
  • the Prosthetics Orthotics Wheelchairs Entrance
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep slopes.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving 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.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.

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Department / Service (Prosthetics Orthotics Wheelchairs)

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• Location and Access View
  • Prosthetics Orthotics Wheelchairs is located at the rear of the main hospital building.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free access via a slope into this area.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is a single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 100cm.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 116cm.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors, which are push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 102cm.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 139cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• Facilities and Services View
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There are powered overhead and mobile hoists in this area.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Prosthetics Orthotics Wheelchairs)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 5 toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilets with adaptations are located throughout the department circulation corridors.
  • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.

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Reception (Prosthetics Orthotics Wheelchairs)

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• Location View
  • The reception is located ahead and to the right as you enter the department.
  • The distance from the Prosthetics Orthotics Wheelchairs Entrance is 10m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access to the reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 120cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 72cm.
  • The reception has windows and screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • 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, armchairs and benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.

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Seating Area (Children's Room)

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• Location and Access View
  • The children's room is located along the corridor ahead as you enter the department.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access to this area.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • There is a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is some 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.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is 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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Consultation / Medical Room (Clinic Room 2 - Prosthetics)

• The room surveyed was Clinic Room 2.
• The room is located along the left side prosthetics corridor as you enter the department.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
• 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.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door is easy to open.
• There is a locked extension leaf.
• The width of the opening is 88cm.
• The door has a high colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 190cm.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
• 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.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Clinic Room 3 - Wheelchairs)

• The room surveyed was Clinic Room 3.
• The room is located to the rear of the department, along the left side wheelchairs corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
• 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.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door is easy to open.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• The door has a high colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 200cm.
• The hoist for the room is powered overhead and accesses the treatment table.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
• 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.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Upper Limb Fitting Room)

• The room surveyed was Upper Limb Fitting Room.
• The room is located along the left side prosthetics corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
• 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.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door is easy to open.
• There is a locked extension leaf.
• The width of the opening is 88cm.
• The door has a high colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in this 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.
• The surface height of the fitting table is 72cm.
• The underside height of the fitting table is 66cm.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Cast Room)

• The room surveyed was Cast Room.
• The room is located along the left side prosthetics corridor as you enter the department.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
• 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.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• There is a locked extension leaf.
• The width of the opening is 83cm.
• The door has a high colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests.
• 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.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Female Fitting Room)

• The room surveyed was Female Fitting Room.
• The room is located along the left side prosthetics corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 164cm.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• There is a mobile hoist for this room.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and stools.
• 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.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Children's Fitting Room)

• The room surveyed was Children's Fitting Room.
• The room is located along the orthotics corridor, on the left side of the department.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors.
• The doors open both ways.
• The doors require effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 164cm.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 190cm.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
• 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.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Physiotherapy)

• The room surveyed was Physiotherapy.
• The room is located along the orthotics corridor, on the left side of the department.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors.
• The doors open towards you.
• The doors require effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 164cm.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• One of the doors is permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 195cm.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and stools.
• Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
• 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.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located along the orthotics corridor, on the left side of the department.
  • The distance from the Prosthetics Orthotics Wheelchairs Entrance is 25m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • 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 is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 231cm (width) x 265cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 134cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 118cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has twist/turn taps.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 81cm from the floor.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 106cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low colour 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 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 nappy/incontinence items bin, a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 148cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 92cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.