Access Guide
Getting To (Cardiology, Phlebotomy and Lung Function)
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking bays has a very easy slope, uneven surfaces and a dropped kerb.
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- Access to Cardiology, Phlebotomy and Lung Function is via the main entrance.
- There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- Cardiology, Phlebotomy and Lung Function is located on Level 2 of the Maternity Wing.
- Cardiology, Phlebotomy and Lung Function is approximately 40m from the main entrance.
- Enter the Blue Wing of the hospital via the main entrance.
- Go ahead through the atrium, and turn right into the Maternity Wing.
- Follow the corridor, and the entrance to Cardiology, Phlebotomy and Lung Function is ahead 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.
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Parking (Blue Badge Bays)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the right hand side of the hospital, next to the Main 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 signposted and have markings which are faded.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 249cm (width) x 426cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 131cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 24m from the Main Entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope, uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Free parking for Blue Badge holders is restricted to 6 hours.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Entrance (Main Entrance)
- This entrance is located to the side of the hospital, diagonally to the left as you face the Blue Badge bays.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- 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 ramp at the entrance.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going up.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 126cm.
- 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 130cm.
- The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
- The second ramp is located between the first and second sets of doors at the entrance.
- This entrance brings you onto Level 2 of the hospital. .
Department / Service (Cardiology, Phlebotomy and Lung Function)
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Location and Access
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- Cardiology, Phlebotomy and Lung Function is located on Level 2 of the Maternity Wing.
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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 a buzzer at a height of 139cm.
- There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
- The doors open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 168cm.
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Getting Around
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- 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.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
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Facilities and Services
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- There are 10+ consultation/medical rooms available.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations and a standard toilet.
Toilet and Changing Facilities (Cardiology, Phlebotomy and Lung Function)
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located to the right from the Cardiology, Phlebotomy and Lung Function entrance.
- The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
- The shared step-free toilet facilities are located along the Cardiology, Phlebotomy and Lung Function corridor, on the left before reception.
Reception (Cardiology, Phlebotomy and Lung Function)
- The reception is located ahead and to the right from the Cardiology, Phlebotomy and Lung Function entrance.
- The distance from the Cardiology, Phlebotomy and Lung Function entrance is 10m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 125cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
- 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.
- 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.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
Seating Area (Phlebotomy Waiting Area)
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Location and Access
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- The Phlebotomy waiting area is opposite the main reception desk.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
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Seating Area
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- 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Seating Area (Lung Function Waiting Area)
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Location and Access
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- The Lung Function waiting area is to the right of the reception desk.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
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Seating Area
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- 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.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Seating Area (Cardiology Waiting Area)
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Location and Access
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- The Cardiology waiting area is to the left of the reception desk.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
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Seating Area
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- 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 without armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Consultation / Medical Room (Phlebotomy Room)
- There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
- The room surveyed was; Phlebotomy 1.
- The room is located off the Phlebotomy waiting area.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
- The door has a locked extension leaf.
- The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
- The door is permanently held open.
- 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.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: 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 (Lung Function Room)
- There are 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
- The room surveyed was; Lung Function Room 2.
- The room is located along the Lung Function corridor, on the right.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a medium 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 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 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 with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: 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 (Echocardiography)
- There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
- The room surveyed was; Echocardiography 1.
- The room is located along the Cardiology corridor, on the right.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 96cm.
- 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 walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 180cm.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: 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.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Consultation / Medical Room (Clinic Room)
- There are 6 consultation/medical rooms available.
- The room surveyed was; Clinic Room 6.
- The room is located along the Cardiology corridor, on the left.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 129cm.
- There is a single manual door with a medium 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 88cm.
- 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 high visual contrast.
- The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 200cm.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: 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, with unshaded light sources.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located along the department corridor, on the left as you enter.
- The distance from the Cardiology, Phlebotomy and Lung Function entrance is 3m.
- 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 medium visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 203cm (width) x 225cm (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 122cm (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 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.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- 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 98cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 72cm 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 93cm 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 120cm 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 no mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal 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.
