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Hand Therapy and Occupational Therapy

Northwick Park Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 3UJ

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Getting To (Hand Therapy and Occupational Therapy)

Parking (Therapy Services - Blue Badge Holders Only)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the left side of the main hospital building, near the Therapy Services entrance.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 7 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 22m from the Therapy Services entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
    • There is a dropped kerb with 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 (Therapy Services)

  • This entrance is located to the left hand side of the main hospital building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not 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 steep gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 96cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 183cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors .
  • The locked door can be opened on request .
  • The second set of doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 194cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 120cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 4 of Therapy Services.

Reception (Therapy Services)

  • The reception is located to the left as you enter via the Therapy Services entrance.
  • The distance from the Therapy Services entrance is 3m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 90cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has glazed screens.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 100cm to 128cm from the floor.
  • The touchscreen is for physiotherapy patients only to check-in.
  • 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 some 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 and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.

Department / Service (Hand Therapy and Occupational Therapy)

  • Location and Access View
    • Hand Therapy and Occupational Therapy is located on Level 4 of Therapy Services.
    • View information on opening times.
    • 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 137cm.
    • 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 opens away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 94cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include narrow aisles (less than 120cm).
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, height adjustable tables and desks.
    • Some tables are fixed.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations is located on Level 4 of Therapy Services.

Reception (Hand Therapy and Occupational Therapy)

  • The reception is located to the left as you enter the Hand Therapy and Occupational Therapy entrance.
  • The distance from the Hand Therapy and Occupational Therapy entrance is 6m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 99cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has glazed screens.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • 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.

Consultation / Medical Room (Hand Therapy and Occupational Therapy)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Hand Therapy and Occupational Therapy.
  • The room is located on Level 4 of Therapy Services.
  • 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 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 195cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and height adjustable chairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables, 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.
  • This room is split into 4 separate consultation areas.

Kitchen (Therapy Kitchen)

  • The kitchen is located off the Hand Therapy and Occupational Therapy consultation room.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • The width of the opening is 122cm.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is available with a clear knee recess.
  • The lowered work surface is 84cm from the floor.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The sink is 93cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a lever tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a washing machine, a tumble dryer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine and tumble dryer.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.