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Getting To (Surgical Pre Assessment)

• Surgical Pre Assessment is/are located on the first floor of the Lincoln Wing.
• Access to Surgical Pre Assessment is via the Lincoln Wing main entrance.
• Enter the wing via the main entrance and proceed along the corridor on the right.
  Continue along this corridor enter the lift lobby located on the right.
  Take one of the lifts to the first floor.
  Exit the lift and continue along the corridor on the right.
  Continue to the end of the corridor and go up the steep slope.
  At the top of the slope, continue straight ahead and the entrance to Surgical Pre Assessment is located on the left.
• There is ramped/sloped and lift access to Surgical Pre Assessment.
• Surgical Pre Assessment is approximately 45m from the main lifts.
• There are 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.

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Parking (Lincoln Wing Blue Badge Parking)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located outside the Lincoln Wing entrance.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 482cm (depth).
  • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
  • The nearest designated bay is 27m from the Lincoln Wing entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope.
  • There is a dropped kerb with 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.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located opposite the Lincoln Wing entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.

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Parking (Multi Storey Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in the south-west corner of the hospital site.
  • The car park is multi-storey.
  • The car park surface consists of concrete.
  • The height of the restriction barrier is 210cm.
  • There are 20+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 228cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 19m from the car park lift.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • This route has bollards.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not 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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Entrance (Lincoln Wing Entrance)

• This entrance is located on the south-east corner of the site, just off Beckett Street.
• The approach to the entrance has bollards.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via a very easy slope or ramp at the entrance.
• There is an intercom at a height of 144cm.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 184cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• This entrance gives access to floor G of the Lincoln Wing.

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Lift (Lincoln Wing Entrance - Lifts L07 and L08)

• The lift surveyed is located along the right-hand corridor after entering via the Lincoln Wing entrance.
• The distance from the Lincoln Wing entrance is 28m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• Doors are held open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • Floors G, 1 and 2 can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 2500kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
  • Some of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 129cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 175cm (width) x 257cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Reception (Main Reception)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the left of the department entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the department 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 not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • 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 not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • The seats do not have armrests.
  • The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
  • There is not a television.
  • Vending machines are not available.
  • A water dispenser is not 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.

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Department / Service (Surgical Pre Assessment)

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• Department / Service Access View
  • Surgical Pre Assessment is located on the first floor of the Lincoln Wing.
  • 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 128cm.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 164cm (5ft 5in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 147cm (4ft 10in).
  • There is level access throughout the department/service.
  • There is 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, sub receptions, a waiting room/area, consultation rooms and standard toilet facilities.
  • There are 13 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 Lincoln Wing.
  • There are standard toilet facilities within this department/service.

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Reception (Nurses' Station)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located at the very end of the department corridor, on the right.
  • The reception point is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the department entrance.
  • Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not 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 high (110cm+).
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • 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 not a waiting area close to the reception point.

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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 30m from the department entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is a/are door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• All chairs have armrests.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• The surface height of the lowest table is 71cm.
• The surface height of the highest table is 87cm.
• The tables do contrast visually with the floor.
• There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Announcements are in person.
• 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 not a television.
• Vending machines are not available.
• A water dispenser is not available.
• There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Exam Room 2)

• There is / are 13 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Exam Room 2.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) by sliding.
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• There are no chairs with armrests available.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Exam Room 6)

• There is / are 13 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Exam Room 6.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• There are no chairs with armrests available.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Interview Room 3)

• There is / are 13 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Interview Room 3.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• There are no chairs with armrests available.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Interview Room 5)

• There is / are 13 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Interview Room 5.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Washroom (Shower and Toilet)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the department.
  • The washroom surveyed is located at the very end of the main corridor, on the right.
  • The washroom surveyed is approximately 30m from the department entrance.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the department.
  • This washroom is shared.
  • There is pictorial and written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
  • The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are locked by a locking handle.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 211cm x 375cm (6ft 11in x 12ft 4in).
  • The washroom does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s) 175cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 82cm.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
  • The tap type is lever. It is not a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 95cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 127cm.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a rail with a padded back rest.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 138cm.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 88cm.
  • There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • There is not a wheel in shower.
  • The shower does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The shower control type is lever.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 56cm (1ft 10in).
  • There are wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
  • The shower tray is accessed via an easy slope.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is medium.
  • The visual contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
  • The visual contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located within Exam Room 4.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m from the department entrance.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • Toilet seats do not have a high visual contrast.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above the wash basin.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The shared toilet is located within Exam Room 6.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m from the department entrance.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • The visual contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • Toilet seats do not have a high visual contrast.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above the wash basin.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Related Access Guides

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