Access Guide
Getting To (Haematology Day Care)
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking bays in Multi-Storey Car Park - P1 has slight ramps or slopes, a dropped kerb with tactile paving, bollards and a pedestrian crossing.
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- Access to Haematology Day Care is via the main entrance.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- Haematology Day Care is located on Level 4 of the main hospital building, within Main Outpatients.
- Haematology Day Care is approximately 50m from the main entrance.
- Enter the hospital via the main entrance.
- Turn right and enter Main Outpatients.
- Continue ahead, to the left of the Main Outpatients Reception desk.
- Enter the corridor and the entrance to Haematology Day Care 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.
- The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Northwick Park Hospital - Multi-Storey Car Park - P1)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located in front of the main hospital building.
- The car park is multi-storey.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac and concrete.
- There are 15+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 220cm (width) x 456cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 90cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 67m from the main entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes, bollards and a pedestrian crossing.
- 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 visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Free parking for Blue Badge holders is restricted to 6 hours.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
- Payment machines are located on Level G and 1 of the multi-storey car park.
- There is a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There is a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (185cm x 210cm).
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- There are 6 electric vehicle charging points.
- The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 246cm (width) x 460cm (depth).
- The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The nozzle holster is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The charging points require an app.
- There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
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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 in front of the lift lobby on Level 1.
Entrance (Main Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front of the main hospital building.
- 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 a very easy slope at the entrance.
- There is an intercom at a height of 124cm.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 120cm.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 141cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 130cm.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- The second set of doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 133cm.
- The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
- This entrance gives access to Level 4 of the main hospital building.
Entrance (Main Outpatients)
- This entrance is located on Level 4 of the main hospital building.
- The entrance area is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 208cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
Entrance (Haematology and Chemotherapy)
- This entrance is located on Level 4 of the main hospital building, within Main Outpatients.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is a buzzer at a height of 128cm.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 117cm.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 135cm.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 115cm.
Reception (Haematology and Chemotherapy)
- The reception is located to the right from the Haematology and Chemotherapy entrance.
- The distance from the Haematology and Chemotherapy entrance is 4m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 78cm.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- 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 with armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
Department / Service (Haematology Day Care)
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Location and Access
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- Haematology Day Care is located on Level 4 of the main hospital building, within Main Outpatients.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
- The doors open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 138cm.
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Some 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 is 1 consultation/medical room available.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and armchairs.
- Furniture available in this area includes: height adjustable tables and desks.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations and a standard toilet.
Toilet and Changing Facilities (Haematology Day Care)
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
- Toilets with adaptations are located in the Haematology and Chemotherapy reception area, and to the right before the Haematology Day Care room.
- All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
- The shared step-free toilet facilities are located to the right before the Haematology Day Care room.
Consultation / Medical Room (Haematology Day Care)
- There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
- The room surveyed was; Haematology Day Care.
- The room is located immediately through the Haematology Day Care department entrance.
- 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 walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: armchairs and 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.
Toilet with Adaptations (Haematology and Chemotherapy Reception - Right Hand Transfer )
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located in the Haematology and Chemotherapy reception waiting area.
- The distance from the Haematology and Chemotherapy entrance is 10m.
- 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 outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- 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 medium visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 158cm (width) x 290cm (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 94cm (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 high 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 135cm 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 medium visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 127cm 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 not a hand dryer.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
- There is no mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a sanitary bin, a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Toilet with Adaptations (Haematology Day Care - Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the left just outside the Haematology Day Care room.
- The distance from the Haematology and Chemotherapy entrance is 25m.
- 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 and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 185cm (width) x 268cm (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 125cm (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 53cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high 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 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 108cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 119cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is no mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a sanitary bin, a pedal bin and a clinical waste 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.
- The door has a locked extension leaf, which can be opened on request.
