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Cardio - Respiratory

Trafford General Hospital, Moorside Road, Davyhulme, Manchester, M41 5SL

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Getting To (Cardio - Respiratory)

Parking (Main Entrance - Accessible Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in the centre of the site, across the road from car park B.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 9 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 132cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 42m from the main entrance (Entrance 1).
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope and bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
    • Parking is free for 3 hours. If more than 3 hours parking is required, please pay £5.00 at the main hospital reception.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Main Entrance - Entrance 1)

  • This entrance is located in the centre of the hospital complex.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • 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 ramp at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 144cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 144cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 139cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 157cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 137cm.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 164cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 112cm.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 154cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Department / Service (Cardio - Respiratory)

  • Location and Access View
    • Cardio - Respiratory is located on Floor G of the Blue Zone.
    • 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 138cm.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door is permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 102cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • 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 not provided.
    • Some signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 4 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Cardio - Respiratory)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located ahead from the Cardio - Respiratory entrance at the end of the corridor.
    • The toilets with adaptations have no transfer space available.

Reception (Cardio - Respiratory)

  • The reception is located ahead from the Cardio - Respiratory entrance.
  • The distance from the Cardio - Respiratory entrance is 7m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 96cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • 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.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.

Consultation / Medical Room (ECG Room)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; ECG Room.
  • The room is located on the left after the Cardio - Respiratory entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 125cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 66cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture cannot 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.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 185cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
  • The 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.

Consultation / Medical Room (Examination Room)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Examination Room.
  • The room is located ahead from the Cardio - Respiratory entrance.
  • 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.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 142cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • 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 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.

Consultation / Medical Room (Cardiac Investigations - ECHO Rooms)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Cardiac Investigations - ECHO Rooms.
  • The room is located ahead from the Cardio - Respiratory entrance.
  • 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.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 117cm.
  • 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 76cm.
  • 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 205cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Consultation / Medical Room (Treadmill Room)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Treadmill Room.
  • The room is located ahead from the Cardio - Respiratory entrance, after the reception desk.
  • 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.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 100cm.
  • 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 76cm.
  • 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 205cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Male and Female)

  • The male and female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilets are located ahead from the Cardio - Respiratory entrance, at the end of the corridor and on the right.
  • The distance from the Cardio - Respiratory entrance is 20m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilets.
  • 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 76cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • The toilet has horizontal grab rails on both sides.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.