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Glaucoma and Macular Services (Macular Clinic)

Central Middlesex Hospital, Acton Lane, Park Royal, London, NW10 7NS

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Getting To (Glaucoma and Macular Services - Macular Clinic)

  • The most accessible route from the Main Entrance Blue Badge bays and Drop Off has a very easy slope and bollards.
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  • Access to Glaucoma and Macular Services (Macular Clinic) is via the main hospital entrance.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • Glaucoma and Macular Services (Macular Clinic) is located on the ground floor, towards the end of the corridor on the right side of the hospital.
  • Glaucoma and Macular Services (Macular Clinic) is approximately 75m from the main hospital entrance.
  • Enter via the main hospital entrance and proceed straight ahead past the reception desk.
  • Turn right and follow the corridor on the right side of the main hospital entrance lobby.
  • Continue along this corridor towards the end and the entrance to Glaucoma and Macular Services (Macular Clinic) is located on the left.
  • 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.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Main Entrance Blue Badge Bays and Drop Off)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the hospital grounds, to the right of the main hospital entrance.
    • 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 245cm (width) x 390cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 126cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 35m from the main hospital entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope and bollards.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located at the front of the hospital grounds, to the right of the main hospital entrance.

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 a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 86cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 170cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • 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 185cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • This entrance brings you into the ground floor of the hospital.

Entrance (Glaucoma and Macular Services - Macular Clinic Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on the ground floor, along the corridor on the right side of the hospital.
  • 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.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 110cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 112cm.

Department / Service (Glaucoma and Macular Services - Macular Clinic)

  • Location and Access View
    • Glaucoma and Macular Services (Macular Clinic) is located on the ground floor, along the corridor on the right side of the hospital.
    • There is no 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 160cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is not 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 8 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • Some seating and tables are fixed.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: washrooms.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations is located on the left side of the main hospital entrance lobby.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Glaucoma and Macular Services - Macular Clinic)

Reception (Glaucoma and Macular Services - Macular Clinic Reception)

  • The reception is located ahead as you enter the clinic.
  • The distance from the Glaucoma and Macular Services (Macular Clinic) entrance is 4m.
  • 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 75cm.
  • The reception has glazed screens.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is some 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.
  • The seating is fixed.

Consultation / Medical Room (Injection Room 1)

  • There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Injection Room 1.
  • The room is located on the left side of the clinic.
  • 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 78cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 195cm.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • 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.

Consultation / Medical Room (Doctors Room)

  • There are 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Doctors Room.
  • The room is located on the right side of the clinic.
  • 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.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 109cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and height adjustable chairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and 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.

Consultation / Medical Room (Consultant Bay)

  • There are 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Consultant Bay.
  • The room is located on the left side of the clinic.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 138cm.
  • The width of the opening is 158cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • 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 no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Shower and Toilet)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located at the rear left corner of the clinic.
    • The distance from the Glaucoma and Macular Services (Macular Clinic) entrance is 14m.
    • 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 inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 213cm (width) x 235cm (depth) and there is 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 180cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button 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 no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 42cm 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 high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 105cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 85cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever 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 medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 108cm 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 149cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • 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 pedal bin and 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 wheel-in shower.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • There is a grab rail for the shower.
    • The shower grab rail has a high visual contrast.