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Renal Dialysis Unit - Ealing Renal Unit

Ealing Hospital, Uxbridge Road, Southall, Middlesex, UB1 3HW

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Getting To (Renal Dialysis Unit - Ealing Renal Unit)

  • 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 the Renal Dialysis Unit (Ealing Renal Unit) is via the Outpatients Entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • The Renal Dialysis Unit (Ealing Renal Unit) is located on Level 1 of the Orange Wing.
  • The Renal Dialysis Unit (Ealing Renal Unit) is approximately 22m 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, turn left and go straight ahead.
  • The entrance to the Renal Dialysis Unit (Ealing Renal Unit) is on your left.
  • 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)

  • 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
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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. .

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.

Seating Area (Waiting Area)

  • Location and Access View
    • The waiting area is located to the right as you approach the Renal Dialysis Unit (Ealing Renal Unit) from the main corridor.
    • 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 high visual contrast.
    • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
    • The locked door can be opened on request .
    • The doors open away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 68cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • There is further seating in the corridor outside the entrance to the main seating area.

Department / Service (Renal Dialysis Unit - Ealing Renal Unit)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Renal Dialysis Unit (Ealing Renal Unit) is located straight ahead through the seating area.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is an intercom at a height of 136cm.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 114cm.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
    • The locked door can be opened on request .
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 68cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 10+ consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, treatment tables/beds and height adjustable tables.
    • Some tables are fixed.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The hoist is mobile.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations.
    • A water bowl can be provided for an assistance dog.

Consultation / Medical Room (Renal Dialysis Unit - Ealing Renal Unit)

  • There are 10+ consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Renal Dialysis Bed 20.
  • The room is located immediately to the right as you enter the Renal Dialysis Unit (Ealing Renal Unit).
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • 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 204cm.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: height adjustable tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Left Hand Transfer.
  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located off the seating area in the corridor outside the Renal Dialysis Unit (Ealing Renal Unit).
    • The distance from the Orange Wing Lift is 10m.
    • 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 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 72cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • 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 222cm (width) x 182cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 156cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a medium 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 medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 43cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low 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 117cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 77cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a medium 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 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 126cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 124cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a 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.