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Getting To (Park Unit - Endoscopy)

• The most accessible route from the Park Unit car park has a steep ramp or slope and a dropped kerb with tactile paving.
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• Access to Park Unit - Endoscopy is via the Hospital Entrance 8.
• There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
• Park Unit - Endoscopy is located to the right of the Park Unit.
• Park Unit - Endoscopy is approximately 22m from the Hospital Entrance 8.
• Enter the Park Unit via Hospital Entrance 8 and proceed ahead past reception.
  Turn right into the corridor and continue ahead.
  The entrance to the Endoscopy is located 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 (Park Unit)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front of Park Unit.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
  • The Blue Badge bay is clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 220cm (width) x 475cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 135cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 13m from Hospital Entrance 8.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope.
  • 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 free for all users.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located in front of Hospital Entrance 8.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.
• On-street Parking View
  • On-street standard parking is available.

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Entrance (Hospital Entrance 8 - Park Unit)

• This entrance is located at the front of Park Unit.
• 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 slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a steep gradient.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 144cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 100cm.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 95cm.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors .
• The second set of doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 108cm.
• The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 117cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Department / Service (Park Unit - Endoscopy)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Endoscopy Department is located to the right from Hospital Entrance 8.
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  • 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 are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 163cm.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Facilities and Services View
  • There are 10+ consultation/medical rooms available.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations and standard toilets.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Park Unit - Endoscopy)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located in Waiting Room 2, Recovery Rooms and Bowel Prep Room 1.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located in Bowel Prep Room 2.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Admission Room 3)

• There are 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Admission Room 3.
• The room is located on the left side of the corridor leading to Endoscopy.
• 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.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 138cm.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• 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 chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: 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.

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Seating Area (Waiting Room 1)

• Waiting Room 1 is located to the right from the Endoscopy entrance.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.

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• Location and Access View
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • 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 Room 2)

• Waiting Room 2 is located to the right from the Endoscopy entrance.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door has an open extension leaf.

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• Location and Access View
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 127cm.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • 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 this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Consent Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Consent Room.
• The room is located to the right from the Endoscopy 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.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens outwards.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• 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.
• 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.

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Standard Changing Room (Changing Room 3)

• The changing room surveyed is located to the right from the Endoscopy entrance.
• The distance from the Endoscopy entrance is 5m.
• The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access into the changing room.
• The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 86cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• Facilities in the changing room include: a chair/stool.
• Additional features include: a mirror and an emergency alarm.
• 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 (Bowel Prep Room 1)

• There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Bowel Prep Room 1.
• The room is located to the left from the Endoscopy 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 132cm.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 77cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is not 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 190cm.
• 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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Consultation / Medical Room (Procedure Room 1)

• There are 4 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Procedure Room 1.
• The room is located to the left from the Endoscopy entrance.
• 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.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 140cm.
• 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 127cm.
• 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.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 195cm.
• 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.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Clinical Area)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Clinical Area.
• The room is located to the right, then left, from the Endoscopy 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 130cm.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 85cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is not 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 195cm.
• 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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Consultation / Medical Room (Endoscopy Recovery - Male)

• There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Endoscopy Recovery 1.
• The room is located to the left from the Endoscopy 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 door has an open extension leaf.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 133cm.
• 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 195cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: height adjustable tables and desks.
• Some furniture is fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located in Waiting Room 2.
  • The distance from the Endoscopy entrance is 9m.
  • 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 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 77cm.
  • 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 high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 160cm (width) x 209cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 93cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • 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 110cm 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 99cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 138cm 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 are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.