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Getting To (Endoscopy)

• 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 Endoscopy is via the Outpatients Entrance.
• There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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• Endoscopy is located on Level 1 of the Orange Wing.
• Endoscopy is approximately 35m from the Orange Wing Lift.
• Enter the Orange Wing of the hospital via the Outpatients Entrance.
• Turn left beyond the Outpatients Reception and take the Orange Wing lift to Level 1.
• Exit the lift to the left, turn left again, and left again.
• Go straight ahead along the corridor and the entrance to the Reception and Waiting Area is on the right.
• Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift 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), a toilet with adaptations (with right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Blue Badge Bays)

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• Car Park View
  • 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.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • 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 View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance (Outpatients Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the hospital, off the elevated ambulance drop-off point.
• 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 no handrails.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 123cm.
• 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 127cm.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.
• This entrance brings you onto Level 2 of the hospital. .

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Lift (Orange Wing Lift)

• The lift surveyed is located in the centre of the Orange Wing, straight ahead and then to the left as you enter the hospital via the Outpatients Entrance.
• The distance from the Outpatients Entrance is 26m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• Levels 1, 2 and 3 are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 99cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 201cm (width) x 123cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Entrance (Reception and Waiting Area)

• This entrance is located on Level 1 of the Orange Wing, on the opposite side of the hospital corridor from the clinical area.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 104cm.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• 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 89cm.
• The door has a high visual contrast.

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Reception (Endoscopy)

• The reception is located to the left as you enter through the Reception and Waiting Area entrance.
• The distance from the Reception and Waiting Area entrance is 1m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 74cm.
• The reception has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• The flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Seating Area (Endoscopy Waiting Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Endoscopy waiting area is located straight ahead through the Endoscopy 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 high visual contrast.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
• Seating Area View
  • 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 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.
  • 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.

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Department / Service (Endoscopy)

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• Location and Access View
  • Endoscopy is located on Level 1 of the Orange Wing.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 138cm.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 139cm.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 122cm.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Facilities and Services View
  • There are 7 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 portable hearing assistance system on request.
  • 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 a standard toilet.
  • A water bowl can be provided for an assistance dog.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Endoscopy)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located straight ahead and to the right as you pass through the Reception and Waiting Area entrance, and to the left as you pass through the Endoscopy Unit entrance.
  • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
  • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the left as you pass through the Endoscopy Unit entrance.

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Room (Quiet Room)

• The room is located immediately to the right as you pass through the Endoscopy Unit entrance.
• The distance from the Endoscopy Unit entrance is 6m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a key pad at a height of 148cm.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 84cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables and height adjustable tables.
• Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Announcements are in person.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Cubicle)

• There are 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Cubicle 3.
• The room is located to the right as you pass through the Endoscopy Unit entrance.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• 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 138cm.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door has an open extension leaf.
• The door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 110cm.
• 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 flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: height adjustable tables.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• The height-adjustable table is fixed to the chair without armrests. A mobile hoist is available.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Consulting Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Consulting Room.
• The room is located straight ahead and to the left as you pass through the Endoscopy Unit entrance.
• 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 138cm.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• 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 190cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables and height adjustable tables.
• Some tables are 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.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Procedure Room)

• There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Procedure Room 2.
• The room is located to the right as you pass through the Endoscopy Unit entrance.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• 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 140cm.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• The doors open inwards.
• The width of the opening is 142cm.
• 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 190cm.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
• Some furniture is fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Recovery Bay)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; the Recovery Bay.
• The room is located straight ahead as you pass through the Endoscopy Unit entrance.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 138cm.
• The width of the opening is 133cm.
• 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 high visual contrast.
• 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.
• Furniture available in the room includes: height adjustable tables.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Reception - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located straight ahead and to the right as you pass through the Reception and Waiting Area entrance.
  • The distance from the Reception and Waiting Area entrance is 9m.
  • 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 signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • 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.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 179cm (width) x 210cm (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.
  • The lateral transfer space is 129cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
  • 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 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 99cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm 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 128cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 131cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a pedal bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 153cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Clinical Area - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the left as you pass through the Endoscopy Unit entrance.
  • The distance from the Endoscopy Unit entrance is 12m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 205cm (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.
  • The lateral transfer space is 92cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the non-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 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 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 97cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 84cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has 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 141cm 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 124cm 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 a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 166cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.