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MRI Unit B and C

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

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Getting To (MRI Unit B and C)

Parking (Car Park 2 - Patient and Visitors)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the right hand side of the main hospital building, opposite Accident and Emergency.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 450cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 110cm.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • 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 at the front of the car park.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (MRI B and C Units)

  • This entrance is located around the right side of the main hospital building, opposite Car Park 2.
  • 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 steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 3 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 20cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a buzzer at a height of 113cm.
  • There is a bell at a height of 117cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 101cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 61cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 129cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Department / Service (MRI Unit B and C)

  • Location and Access View
    • MRI Unit B and C is located around the right side of the hospital building, opposite Car Park 2.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There is 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, with unshaded light sources.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • The seating is fixed.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations and a standard toilet.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (MRI Unit B and C)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located off the MRI Unit B and C reception.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The male step-free standard toilet facilities are located off the MRI Unit B and C reception.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located by MRI rooms B and C.

Reception (MRI Unit B and C)

  • The reception is located ahead and to the right from the MRI Unit B and C entrance.
  • The distance from the MRI Unit B and C entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 117cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • The reception has glazed screens.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • 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.
  • The seating is fixed.
  • There are low and high level lockers in the reception area.

Standard Changing Room (MRI C)

  • The changing room surveyed is located to the left from the MRI Unit B and C reception desk.
  • The distance from the MRI Unit B and C entrance is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
  • Facilities in the changing room include: a chair/stool and a locker.
  • Additional features include: a full length mirror.
  • The changing room has no disposal facilities.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Consultation / Medical Room (MRI C Cannulation Room)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; MRI C Cannulation Room.
  • The room is located to the left from the MRI Unit B and C reception desk.
  • 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 width of the opening is 168cm.
  • 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.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • 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.

Imaging Room (MRI C)

  • The room surveyed was; MRI C.
  • The room is located to the left from the MRI Unit B and C reception desk.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • Imaging Room View
    • 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 medium visual contrast.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the opening is 100cm.
    • 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.
    • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
    • 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.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located off the MRI Unit B and C reception.
    • The distance from the MRI Unit B and C 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 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 not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 210cm (width) x 230cm (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 140cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button 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 no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 44cm 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 86cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 78cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a push 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 100cm 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 133cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • 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 170cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.