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Getting To (X-Ray Department)

• The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking bays in the 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 the X-Ray Department is via the main entrance.
• There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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• The X-Ray Department is located on Level 4 of the main hospital building, within Main Outpatients.
• The X-Ray Department is approximately 75m from the main entrance.
• Enter the hospital via the main entrance.
• Turn right and enter Main Outpatients.
• Proceed ahead, to the left of the Main Outpatients Reception desk.
• Turn left into the X-Ray and Outpatients Pharmacy seating area.
• The X-Ray department is ahead and to the right.
• 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 View
  • 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.
• 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 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 View
  • 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.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located in front of the lift lobby on Level 1.

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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.

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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.

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Entrance (X-Ray Department and Outpatients Pharmacy)

• 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 are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 138cm.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.

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Department / Service (X-Ray Department)

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• Location and Access View
  • The X-Ray Department is located on Level 4 of the main hospital building, within Main Outpatients.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: a very easy slope to access the Isotope Scanning room.
  • 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, with unshaded light sources.
• Facilities and Services View
  • There are 10+ consultation/medical rooms available.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The hoist is mobile.
  • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations and standard toilets.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (X-Ray Department)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located along the main department corridor on the left, by the CT and Ultrasound Reception, and immediately to the left along the Isotope Scanning corridor.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located along the Isotope Scanning corridor.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located by the CT and Ultrasound and Reception.
  • Standard changing facilities are located by the Fluoroscopy Room, in the CT Prep Room, the X-ray rooms along the Isotope Scanning corridor, and by the CT and Ultrasound Reception.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in one of the changing cubicles by the CT and Ultrasound Reception.

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Reception (X-Ray Main Reception)

• The reception is located ahead and to the right from the X-Ray Department and Outpatients Pharmacy entrance.
• The distance from the X-Ray Department and Outpatients Pharmacy entrance is 10m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 113cm.
• 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.
• The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 116cm to 144cm 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, 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.
• The seating is fixed.

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Reception (CT and Ultrasound Reception )

• The reception is located towards the far end of the X-Ray department corridor.
• The distance from the X-Ray Department and Outpatients Pharmacy entrance is 60m.
• The most accessible route to reception has doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
• The reception has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• If patients have registered at the main X-Ray reception, there is no need to check in again at this reception.
• 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 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.
• The seating is fixed.

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Seating Area (CT Sub-wait)

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• Location and Access View
  • The waiting area is along the department corridor, outside CT Scan Rooms 1 and 2.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• 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 and chairs without armrests.
  • The chairs are fixed.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Seating Area (Waiting Area 2 - Isotope Scanning Waiting Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • Waiting Area 2 is located to the right from the X-Ray Reception and towards the end of the Isotope Scanning corridor.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
• 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 and chairs without armrests.
  • Some chairs are fixed.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Changing Room with Adaptations (CT and Ultrasound Reception)

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located to the left of the CT and Ultrasound Reception.
  • The distance from the X-Ray Department and Outpatients Pharmacy entrance is 80m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • 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 90cm.
  • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • Facilities available in the changing room include: a chair/stool.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 176cm (width) x 252cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is no mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The changing room has no disposal facilities.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Consultation / Medical Room (CT Prep Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; CT Prep Room.
• The room is located along the main department corridor, on the right after the CT 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 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 inwards.
• The width of the opening is 85cm.
• 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: chairs with armrests and height adjustable chairs.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• 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.
• The CT Prep Room contains a standard changing room.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Isotope Scanning - Preparation Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Preparation Room.
• The room is located along the Isotope Scanning corridor, on the right.
• 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.
• 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.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• 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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Imaging Room (X-Ray Room)

• The room surveyed was; X-Ray Room 3.
• The room is located along the department corridor, on the right.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.

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• 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 high visual contrast.
  • The door has an open extension leaf.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 148cm.
  • 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.
  • The length of the treatment table is 230cm.
  • 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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Imaging Room (Fluoroscopy Room)

• The room surveyed was; Fluoroscopy Room 4.
• The room is located along the main department corridor, on the right.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.

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• 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 high visual contrast.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • The Fluoroscopy Room can also be accessed via a changing room.
  • The changing room door width is 70cm.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 116cm x 160cm.
  • The door from the changing room to the Fluoroscopy Room is 70cm.
  • 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.
  • The length of the treatment table is 200cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Imaging Room (Ultrasound Room)

• The room surveyed was; Ultrasound Room 6.
• The room is located along the main department corridor, on the left.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.

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• 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 high visual contrast.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Imaging Room (CT Scan Room)

• The room surveyed was; CT Scan Room 2.
• The room is located along the main department corridor, on the right.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.

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• 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 high visual contrast.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • 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.
  • The length of the treatment table is 220cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Imaging Room (Isotope Scanning Room)

• The room surveyed was; Isotope Scanning Room.
• The room is located at the end of the Isotope Scanning corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.

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• Imaging Room View
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope into the room.
  • 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 inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • 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.
  • The length of the treatment table is 240cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • 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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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer )

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located along the main department corridor, on the left.
  • The distance from the X-Ray Department and Outpatients Pharmacy 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 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 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.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 152cm (width) x 190cm (depth) and there is not 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 86cm (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 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 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 91cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot 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 89cm 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, 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 159cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.