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Getting To (Paediatric Day Care and Outpatients)

• The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking bays has a slight ramp or slope.
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• Access to Paediatric Day Care and Outpatients is via the main entrance.
• There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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• Paediatric Day Care and Outpatients is located on Level 2 of the Maternity Wing.
• Paediatric Day Care and Outpatients is approximately 35m 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, go through the double doors and head slightly right.
• The entrance to Paediatric Day Care and Outpatients is ahead.
• 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.
• Dementia friendly signage is provided.
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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 (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. .

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Department / Service (Paediatric Day Care and Outpatients)

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• Location and Access View
  • Paediatric Day Care and Outpatients is located on Level 2 of the Maternity Wing.
  • View information on opening times.
  • 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 107cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 118cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 117cm.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 172cm.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 121cm.
• Getting Around View
  • 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.
• Facilities and Services View
  • There are 8 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations and a standard toilet.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Paediatric Day Care and Outpatients)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located in the reception waiting area, and the Paediatric Day Care room.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
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• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located along the Paediatric Day Care and Outpatients corridor, on the left.

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Reception (Paediatric Day Care and Outpatients)

• The reception is located to the right from the Paediatric Day Care and Outpatients entrance.
• The distance from the Paediatric Day Care and Outpatients entrance is 4m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 88cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The reception has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 115cm to 135cm from the floor.
• 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 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 without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.

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Seating Area (Waiting Area)

• Waiting Area.

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• Location and Access View
  • The waiting area is along the Paediatric Day Care and Outpatients corridor, on the right.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • The width of the opening is 180cm.
• 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 without armrests.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Room (Adolescent Room)

• The room is located off the reception waiting area.
• The distance from the Paediatric Day Care and Outpatients entrance is 2m.
• 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 not space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The tables are fixed.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• 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.
• There is a fixed console in the Adolescent Room.
• The game controllers are held on stiff rubber arms, and have a limited manoeuvrability, at a height of around 90cm.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Weight Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Weight Room.
• The room is located off the reception seating area.
• 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 is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• 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 walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• 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.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Clinic Room 2)

• There are 5 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Clinic Room 2.
• The room is located along the department 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 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 walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing at a fixed height.
• The length of the treatment table is 187cm.
• 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.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Paediatric Day Care)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Paediatric Day Care.
• The room is located at the back of the waiting area.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• 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 111cm.
• There is a single manual door with a high 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 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.
• Furniture available in the room includes: height adjustable 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, with unshaded light sources.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Treatment Area)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Treatment Area.
• The room is located in the Paediatric Day Care room.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• 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 is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 85cm.
• 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.
• 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.

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Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room

• The room surveyed is located along the Paediatric Day Care and Outpatients corridor, on the left.
• The distance from the Paediatric Day Care and Outpatients entrance is 20m.
• 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 87cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• The height of the baby change facility when in use is 97cm.
• There is a wash basin, a paper towel dispenser and a mirror in the room.
• The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
• The room has a pedal bin.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• 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 (Reception - Left Hand Transfer )

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located off the reception waiting area.
  • The distance from the Paediatric Day Care and Outpatients entrance is 5m.
  • 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 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 not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 192cm (width) x 260cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 113cm (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 transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
  • 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 100cm 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 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 high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 134cm 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 121cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 154cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 96cm.
  • 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 (Paediatric Day Care - Right Hand Transfer )

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located in the Paediatric Day Care room.
  • The distance from the Paediatric Day Care and Outpatients entrance is 50m.
  • 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 outwards 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 195cm (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.
  • The lateral transfer space is 128cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula 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 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 92cm 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high 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 119cm 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 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.
  • There is a second wash basin, which cannot be reached from the toilet.
  • The wash basin has lever taps.
  • The height of the wash basin is 80cm.