Access Guide
Getting To (Ealing Community Diagnostic Centre)
- Ealing Community Diagnostic Centre.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge Bays to the Ealing Community Diagnostic Centre Outside Access has a very easy slope and a dropped kerb with tactile paving.
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- Access to Ealing Community Diagnostic Centre is via the Ealing Community Diagnostic Centre outside entrance.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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Parking (Blue Badge Holders - Ealing Community Diagnostic Centre)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the right as you face the Ealing Community Diagnostic Centre entrance.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 259cm (width) x 482cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 127cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 46m from Ealing Community Diagnostic Centre 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.
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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.
- Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located immediately outside the Ealing Community Diagnostic Centre entrance.
- There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.
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On-street Parking
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- On-street standard parking is available.
- Standard on-street parking is available on Wharncliffe Drive, Blackmore Avenue and Uxbridge Road. It is free, but restricted to permit holders only from 09:30-17:30, Monday to Saturday.
- There is one marked area for 2 cars on Wharncliffe Drive, where parking is free for all users for 1 hour during these times.
Entrance (Ealing Community Diagnostic Centre Outside Access)
- This entrance is located at the front of the Ealing Community Diagnostic Centre, to the right hand side of the hospital.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 137cm.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 163cm.
- 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 163cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
Entrance (Ealing Community Diagnostic Centre Internal Entrance)
- This entrance is located on Level 1 of the Maternity Wing, immediately to the right as you exit the Maternity Wing Lift.
- The entrance area is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 138cm.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
Department / Service (Ealing Community Diagnostic Centre)
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Location and Access
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- The Ealing Community Diagnostic Centre is located immediately ahead as you enter through the Ealing Community Diagnostic Centre external entrance.
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- There may be 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.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
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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 chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- The hoist is mobile.
- The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations and standard toilets.
Toilet and Changing Facilities (Ealing Community Diagnostic Centre)
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
- Toilets with adaptations are located within the MRI, X-Ray and DEXA and CT Waiting Areas, and off the main corridor, to the left and left again as you enter the department via the Ealing Community Diagnostic Centre external entrance.
- The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
- The shared step-free toilet facilities are located off the main corridor, to the left and left again as you enter the department via the Ealing Community Diagnostic Centre external entrance.
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Changing Places and Changing Facilities
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- The changing facilities which have adaptations are located within the MRI, X-Ray and DEXA and CT Waiting Areas.
- Standard changing facilities are located within the MRI, X-Ray and DEXA and CT Waiting Areas.
- Parent and baby changing facilities are located off the main corridor, to the left and left again as you enter the department via the Ealing Community Diagnostic Centre external entrance.
Reception (Ealing Community Diagnostic Centre)
- The reception is located immediately to the right as you enter through the Ealing Community Diagnostic Centre external entrance.
- The distance from the Ealing Community Diagnostic Centre external entrance is 5m.
- There is step-free level access to 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 glazed screens.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- 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.
Seating Area (MRI)
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Location and Access
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- The MRI waiting area is located to the left and then on the right as you enter the department through the Ealing Community Diagnostic Centre external entrance, opposite the toilets.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 186cm.
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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.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Imaging Room (MRI)
- The room surveyed was; MRI 2.
- The room is located to the left through the door leading from the MRI waiting area.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
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Changing Room
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- There is step-free level access into the changing room.
- The door opens both ways and has a low visual contrast.
- The width of the opening is 81cm.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a lever twist lock.
- The dimensions of the changing room are 343cm (width) x 268cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a grab rail and a dropdown rail available.
- The grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted chair available.
- The seat/chair is 65cm from the floor.
- There is an assistance bell at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 109cm and 144cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- There is also a bench seat in the changing room, in addition to the flip-down wall-mounted chair.
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Imaging Room
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- 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 low visual contrast.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the opening is 112cm.
- 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
- The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 220cm.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Seating Area (CT)
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Location and Access
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- CT is located to the right and then straight ahead as you enter via the Ealing Community Diagnostic Centre external entrance, to the left beyond reception.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 186cm.
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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.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Imaging Room (CT)
- The room surveyed was; CT 2.
- The room is located straight ahead as you enter the CT seating area, to the left and then on the right.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
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Changing Room
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- There is step-free level access into the changing room.
- The door opens both ways and has a low visual contrast.
- The width of the opening is 81cm.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a lever twist lock.
- The dimensions of the changing room are 243cm (width) x 232cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a grab rail and a dropdown rail available.
- The grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted chair available.
- The seat/chair is 63cm from the floor.
- There is an assistance bell at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 109cm and 144cm 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 also a bench seat in the changing room, in addition to the flip-down wall-mounted chair.
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Imaging Room
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- 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 low 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 78cm.
- 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
- The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 265cm.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Seating Area (X-Ray and DEXA)
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Location and Access
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- The X-Ray and DEXA waiting room is located to the right and then straight ahead as you enter via the Ealing Community Diagnostic Centre external entrance, to the right beyond reception.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 175cm.
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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 and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Imaging Room (X-Ray)
- The room surveyed was; X-Ray.
- The room is located straight ahead as you enter the X-Ray and DEXA seating area.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
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Changing Room
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- There is step-free level access into the changing room.
- The door opens both ways and has a low visual contrast.
- The width of the opening is 82cm.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a lever twist lock.
- The dimensions of the changing room are 164cm (width) x 214cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There are grab rails and dropdown rails available.
- The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted chair available.
- The seat/chair is 61cm from the floor.
- There is an assistance bell at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 141cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
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Imaging Room
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- 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 low 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 78cm.
- 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 medium visual contrast.
- The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 240cm.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- 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 a door for direct access from the changing room to the X-Ray room. This opens inwards with a width of 82cm. .
Imaging Room (DEXA)
- The room surveyed was; DEXA.
- The room is located diagonally to the right as you enter the X-Ray and DEXA seating area.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
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Changing Room
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- There is step-free level access into the changing room.
- The door opens both ways and has a low visual contrast.
- The width of the opening is 82cm.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a lever twist lock.
- The dimensions of the changing room are 188cm (width) x 198cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There are grab rails and dropdown rails available.
- The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted chair available.
- The seat/chair is 61cm from the floor.
- There is an assistance bell at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 141cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- There is a chair with armrests on both sides in the changing room, in addition to the wall mounted chair.
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Imaging Room
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- 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 low 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 87cm.
- 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 medium 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.
- 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 a door for direct access from the changing room to the DEXA room. This opens inwards with a width of 82cm. .
Reception (Ultrasound)
- The reception is located to the right and then straight ahead as you enter via the Ealing Community Diagnostic Centre external entrance, to the right beyond the main reception.
- The distance from the external entrance is 37m.
- 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 118cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
- The reception has windows.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is not 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.
Imaging Room (Ultrasound)
- The room surveyed was; Ultrasound 1.
- The room is located straight ahead as you enter the Ultrasound seating area, through the doors and at the far end of the corridor on the right.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
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Imaging Room
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- 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 low visual contrast.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 82cm.
- 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
- The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 190cm.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- 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.
Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room
- The room surveyed is located to the left and left again as you enter the department through the Ealing Community Diagnostic Centre external entrance, opposite the MRI waiting area.
- The distance from the Ealing Community Diagnostic Centre external entrance is 22m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- 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 73cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 80cm.
- There is a wash basin, a paper towel dispenser and a coat hook in the room.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a pedal bin.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Toilet with Adaptations (Main - Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the left and left again as you enter the department through the Ealing Community Diagnostic Centre external entrance, opposite the MRI waiting area.
- The distance from the Ealing Community Diagnostic Centre external entrance is 20m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the door.
- The door opens both ways and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 81cm.
- 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.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 164cm (width) x 217cm (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 82cm (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 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 89cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 73cm 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 91cm 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 but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
- There is a full length 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 sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 143cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Toilet with Adaptations (CT Waiting Area - Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located straight ahead as you enter the CT Waiting Area from the main corridor.
- The distance from the external entrance is 32m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the door.
- The door opens both ways and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 81cm.
- 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 high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 191cm (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 123cm (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 90cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 73cm 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 medium visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 95cm 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 push button emergency alarm.
- There is a full length 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 sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 140cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
