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Mobile MRI Scanner

Withington Community Hospital, Nell Lane, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2LR

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Getting To (Mobile MRI Scanner)

  • The Mobile MRI Scanner is located externally, as you approach the Main Hospital Entrance.
  • The Mobile MRI Scanner is approximately 202m from the Main Hospital Entrance.
  • From the Blue Badge bays, cross the road at the raised walkway.
    Turn left and follow the pavement around to the left of the building.
    At the end of the pavement, turn right and the Main Hospital Entrance is directly ahead.
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  • Access to the Mobile MRI Scanner is via the Main Hospital Entrance.
  • Enter the hospital via the Main Hospital Entrance and follow the main corridor until reaching the main/outpatients reception on the left.
    After checking in, a member of staff from the Mobile MRI Unit will come to collect patients.
    At this point, follow the main corridor back and exit through the Main Hospital Entrance.
    The Mobile MRI Unit is located to the left.
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  • There is ramped/sloped access to the Mobile MRI Scanner.
  • The most accessible route includes manual doors which are held open and automatic doors.
  • Some flooring is shiny .
  • There are resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route; accessible toilet (with right hand transfer).
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Hospital Parking (Main Car Park)

  • Parking View
    • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
    • The car park is located to the right of the hospital building when facing from Nell Lane.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park does have a barrier control system.
    • There is a push button control at the barrier.
    • The barrier controls/touchscreen can be reached from the car.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
    • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 240cm x 480cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 9in).
    • There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point.
    • The drop-off point is located opposite the Blue Badge parking spaces.
    • There is not a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
    • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • Paying View
    • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment signs are located on the route between the car park and the main hospital entrance.
    • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Payment machines are located on the route between the car park and the main hospital entrance.
    • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
    • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • Access to the Hospital View
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
    • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
    • The hospital entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
    • The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is clearly signposted.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 72m (78yd 2ft) from the main hospital entrance.

Outside Access (Mobile MRI Scanner)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the mobile scanning unit closest to the Main Hospital Entrance.
    • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 89cm (2ft 11in).
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 104cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope Details View
    • The ramp/slope is located leading up to the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the ramp.
    • The width of the ramp is 146cm.

Opening Times (Mobile MRI Scanner)

  • Monday 13:30 - 20:00.
  • Monday 08:00 - 13:00.
  • Tuesday 08:00 - 13:00.
  • Tuesday 13:30 - 20:00.
  • Wednesday 08:00 - 13:00.
  • Wednesday 13:30 - 20:00.
  • Thursday 08:00 - 13:00.
  • Thursday 13:30 - 20:00.
  • Friday 08:00 - 13:00.
  • Friday 13:30 - 20:00.
  • Saturday 08:00 - 13:00.
  • Saturday 13:30 - 20:00.
  • Sunday 13:30 - 20:00.
  • Sunday 08:00 - 13:00.
  • Comments View
    • On Saturdays and Sundays patients should go to the out of hours Radiology entrance to check in.
    • The Radiology entrance is 83 metres away from the venue, opposite Burton Road.

Outside Access (Radiology Out of Hours Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the hospital facing Burton Road.
    • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 114cm (3ft 9in).
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 110cm (3ft 7in).
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 127cm (4ft 2in).
    • There is a door release button when exiting.
    • The height of the door release button is 115cm (3ft 9in).
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 148cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • Ramp/Slope Details View
    • The ramp/slope is located on the approach to the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the ramp.

Department / Service (Mobile MRI Scanner)

  • Department / Service Access View
    • The Mobile MRI Scanner is located outside the main hospital near the Main Hospital Entrance.
  • Department / Service Facilities View
    • This department/service has; a treatment room.
    • There are 1 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
    • A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
    • A mobile hoist is not available on the department/service.
    • There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
    • Accessible toilet facilities are located inside the hospital, to the left of the Hive Café.
    • There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
    • Standard toilet facilities are located inside the hospital, to the left of the Hive Café.

Imaging Room (MRI)

  • This section describes the MRI Room(s), located ahead as you enter.
  • There is / are 1 MRI Room(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room surveyed was; MRI.
  • This room is not accessed via a changing room.
  • Imaging Room View
    • There is step free access into the imaging room.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult for some to open.
    • A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
    • The width of the door is 117cm.
    • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the imaging room.
    • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
    • There is a bed / couch.
    • The bed / couch is adjustable.
    • The room does not have background music playing.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the imaging room.
    • The lighting levels in the imaging room are low to moderate.

Consultation / Treatment Room (Prep Room)

  • There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room surveyed was; Prep Room.
  • There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
  • There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is not a bed / couch.
  • There is a chair.
  • All chairs are permanently fixed.
  • The chair(s) is/are height adjustable.
  • All chairs have armrests available.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The room does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • Lighting levels are good.