Access Guide
Getting To (X-Ray and Mammography)
- X-Ray and Mammography is located on the ground floor, on the left along the main hospital corridor.
- X-Ray and Mammography is approximately 40m 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. - View further information about parking at the hospital (opens new tab)
- Access to X-Ray and Mammography is via the Main Hospital Entrance.
- Enter the hospital via the Main Hospital Entrance and follow the main corridor.
X-Ray and Mammography is on the left. - View further information about entrances (opens new tab)
- There is step free access to X-Ray and Mammography.
- The most accessible route includes manual doors which are held open.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The following toilet facilities are available along the route; accessible toilet (with right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Hospital Parking (Main Car Park)
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Parking
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- 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- 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.
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Paying
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- 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).
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Access to the Hospital
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- 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 (Main Hospital Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The bollard(s) has/have a high colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
- 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 not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The height of the door release button is 117cm (3ft 10in).
- Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The width of the door opening is 103cm.
- 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) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The width of the door opening is 103cm.
Outside Access (Radiology Out of Hours Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- 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.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- 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 (X-Ray and Mammography)
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Department / Service Access
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- X-Ray and Mammography is located on the ground floor, along the main hospital corridor.
- There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 136cm.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 131cm (4ft 4in).
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The height of the door release button is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- There is level access throughout the department/service.
- Staff can provide assistance with using any manual doors within the department/service.
- There is clear signage on the department/service.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is some flooring in the department/service which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is some flooring in the department/service which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- The department/service does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Department / Service Facilities
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- This department/service has; a main reception, a waiting room/area, a sub waiting area, a consultation room, treatment rooms and accessible toilet facilities for everyone.
- There are 7 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 accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
- There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
Opening Times (X-Ray and Mammography)
- Monday 08:00 - 20:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 20:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 20:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 20:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 20:00.
- Saturday 08:00 - 20:00.
- Sunday 08:00 - 20:00.
Reception (X-Ray and Mammography)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located on the left after entering the X-Ray and Mammography department.
- The reception point is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the X-Ray and Mammography department entrance.
- Clear signage for the reception area/desk is visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- The height of the reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
- There is bench seating and single seats with armrests.
- All tables are permanently fixed.
- The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
- There is not a television.
- Vending machines are not available.
- A water dispenser is available.
- There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- The water dispenser was out of order at the time of the survey.
Imaging Room (Diagnostic 2)
- This section describes the Dexa Scanner Room(s), located on the main department corridor.
- There is / are 1 Dexa Scanner Room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Diagnostic 2.
- This room is not accessed via a changing room.
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Imaging Room
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- There is step free access into the imaging room.
- The imaging room is approximately 21m from the reception.
- The imaging room is approximately 12m from the main waiting area.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) has/have a closer and maybe 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 86cm.
- There is 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 good.
Imaging Room (Diagnostic 1)
- This section describes the X-Ray Room(s), located on the main department corridor.
- There is / are 1 X-Ray Room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Diagnostic 1.
- This room is not accessed via a changing room.
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Imaging Room
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- There is step free access into the imaging room.
- The imaging room is approximately 16m from the reception.
- The imaging room is approximately 9m from the main waiting area.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
- The width of the door is 86cm.
- There is 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 good.
Imaging Room (Ultrasound)
- This section describes the Ultrasound Room(s), located along the main department corridor.
- There is / are 1 Ultrasound Room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Ultrasound.
- This room is not accessed via a changing room.
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Imaging Room
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- There is step free access into the imaging room.
- The imaging room is approximately 12m from the reception.
- The imaging room is approximately 5m from the main waiting area.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) has/have a closer and maybe 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 86cm.
- There is 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.
Imaging Room (Mammography)
- This section describes the 1 Room(s), located along the main department corridor.
- There is / are 1 Mammography Room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Mammography.
- This room is accessed via a changing room.
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Changing Room
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- There is step free access into the changing room.
- The changing room is approximately 14m from the reception.
- The changing room is approximately 7m from the main waiting area.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) has/have a closer and maybe 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The dimensions of the changing room are 106cm x 136cm.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the changing room.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is not an emergency alarm in the changing room.
- There is a chair/stool in the changing room.
- The height of the chair from the floor is 47cm.
- There is not a/are not wall mounted rail(s) in the changing room.
- There is not a/are not dropdown rail(s) in the changing room.
- There is a/are mirror(s) in the changing room.
- There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
- There is a/are coat hook(s) available.
- There is a/are coat hook(s) in the changing room, 162cm from the floor.
- There is not a locker within the changing room.
- There is not a changing bench.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon.
- The lighting levels in the changing room are good.
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Imaging Room
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- There is step free access into the imaging room.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) has/have a closer and maybe 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 86cm.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the imaging room.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is not a bed / couch.
- 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 (Breast Screening Service)
- There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Breast Screening Service.
- 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) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- 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.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
- There are no chairs with armrests available.
- All tables are permanently fixed.
- 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.
Accessible Changing Room (Department Entrance)
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing room is located on the right as you enter the X-Ray and Mammography department.
- The facility is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the X-Ray and Mammography department entrance.
- The door opens inwards and outwards.
- The width of the door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 208cm x 193cm (6ft 10in x 6ft 4in).
- Wall mounted rails are available.
- There is not a sink.
- There is not an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
- There is not a changing bench.
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Comments
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- There is a flip down chair at a height of 44cm.
- There are drop down rails on either side of the seat.
- There are horizontal grab rails available to the right and left of the seat.
- The colour contrast between all rails and the wall is poor.
- There is a flip down chair at a height of 44cm.
Waiting Room / Area (CT Scanner and MRI Sub wait)
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is approximately 14m from the X-Ray and Mammography department entrance.
- There is level access into the waiting room / area.
- There is a/are door(s) into the waiting room / area.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- All chairs have armrests.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Announcements are in person.
- The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
- There is not a television.
- Vending machines are not available.
- A water dispenser is available.
- There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are good.
Entrance (MRI Area)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located past reception and beyond the CT Scanner and MRI Sub Wait.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 127cm (4ft 2in).
- 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) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 117cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
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Comments
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- Sometimes this door may be closed. In this case it may be difficult to open.
Standard Changing Cubicle / Room (MRI)
- The changing cubicle/room is located on the right, just before entering the MRI room.
- The changing cubicle/room is 7m from the sub waiting room/area.
- There is step-free access to the changing cubicle/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 76cm.
- The type of flooring in the room is vinyl/laminate.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the cubicle/room.
- There are chairs without armrests.
- There is an identical changing room to the right of the one surveyed.
- There is a/are coat hook(s) available.
- There is a/are coat hook(s) 172cm from the floor.
- There is not an emergency alarm in the changing cubicle/room.
- The lighting levels are good.
Imaging Room (MRI)
- This section describes the MRI Room(s), located in the CT and MRI area.
- 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.
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Imaging Room
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- There is step free access into the imaging room.
- The imaging room is approximately 26m from the reception.
- The imaging room is approximately 10m from the sub waiting area.
- 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 moderate to good.
Entrance (CT Scanner Room)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located past reception and beyond the CT Scanner and MRI Sub Wait.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 128cm (4ft 2in).
- 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 93cm.
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Comments
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- There is a lip at the door threshold that is approximately 1.5cm.
Accessible Changing Room (CT Scanner)
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The facility is 35m (38yd 10in) from the X-Ray and Mammography department entrance.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 172cm x 189cm (5ft 8in x 6ft 2in).
- Wall mounted rails are not available.
- There is not a sink.
- There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is a locker within the accessible changing room.
- The locker is within reach for a wheelchair user.
- There is not a changing bench.
- There is not a wheel in shower.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are a flip-down seat and a fixed seat.
- The height of the seat is 45cm (1ft 6in).
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Comments
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- The height of the flip down seat is 42cm.
- There is a drop down rail to the left of the flip down seat.
- The height of the flip down seat is 42cm.
Imaging Room (CT Scanner Room)
- This section describes the CT Scanner Room(s), located near the Radiology Out of Hours Entrance.
- There is / are 1 CT Scanner Room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; CT Scanner Room.
- This room is not accessed via a changing room.
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Imaging Room
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- There is step free access into the imaging room.
- The imaging room is approximately 23m from the reception.
- The imaging room is approximately 13m from the sub waiting area.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
- The width of the door is 108cm.
- There is 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 a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the imaging room.
- The lighting levels in the imaging room are good.
Toilet with Adaptations (No Transfer Space)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the left as you enter the X-Ray and Mammography department.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 2m from the X-Ray and Mammography department entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is medium.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 126cm x 170cm (4ft 2in x 5ft 7in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is not a lateral transfer space.
- There is a flush.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
- There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 148cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a wall which acts as a backrest.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 119cm (3ft 11in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 92cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 121cm (3ft 12in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Comments
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- This is also used as the standard toilet.
Toilet with Adaptations (No Transfer Space)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to the left of the reception desk.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 7m from the X-Ray and Mammography department entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is medium.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 125cm x 165cm (4ft 1in x 5ft 5in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is not a lateral transfer space.
- There is a flush.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
- There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 153cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is not a mirror.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a wall which acts as a backrest.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 41cm (1ft 4in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 127cm (4ft 2in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 77cm (2ft 6in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 88cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 129cm (4ft 3in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer requires hands to be inserted into the top.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 94cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
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Comments
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- This is also used as a standard toilet.
Toilet with Adaptations (1.5.5 - Shared)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- The accessible toilet was out of use at the time of the survey.
- This accessible toilet is located on the right as you enter the X-Ray and Mammography department.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 2m from the X-Ray and Mammography department entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is medium.