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Getting To (Radiotherapy)

• Radiotherapy is located on the ground floor of the Hillborough Building.
• Radiotherapy is approximately 25m from the Hillborough Building - Main Entrance.
• The route from the Hillborough Accessible Parking to the Hillborough Building - Main Entrance has uneven surfaces and a slope.
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• Access to Radiotherapy is via the Hillborough Building - Main Entrance.
• Enter via the Hillborough Building - Main Entrance and go through the corridor entrance in the rear right corner of the lobby.
  Turn left, follow the continue to the end and turn left.
  The entrance to Radiotherapy is located directly ahead.
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• There is step free access to Radiotherapy.
• The most accessible route includes manual doors which may be difficult to open.
• Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
• There are resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• The following toilet facilities are available along the route; standard toilets.
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Hospital Parking (Hillborough - Accessible)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located on the north side of the hospital site.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is concrete.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted and have markings which are faded.
  • There is/are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 226cm x 409cm (7ft 5in x 13ft 5in).
  • There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
  • 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 in front of the Hillborough Building Entrance.
  • There is not a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
• Paying View
  • There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
• Access to the Hospital View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are uneven surfaces.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the Hillborough Entrance.

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Outside Access (Hillborough Building - Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the north side of the hospital site.
  • There is 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/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 143cm (4ft 8in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
  • 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 (away from you).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
  • 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 to the right of 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 the left going up the ramp.
• Comments View
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the main hospital building.

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Entrance (Hillsborough Building - Corridor Door 2)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right of the Hillsborough building entrance.
  • 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 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 double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 144cm.

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Department / Service (Radiotherapy)

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• Department / Service Access View
  • Radiotherapy is located on the ground floor of the Hillborough Building.
  • There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 155cm.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 109cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • There is ramped/sloped access immediately beyond the department/service entrance.
  • 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.
  • The department/service does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Department / Service Facilities View
  • This department/service has; a main reception, a waiting room/area, sub waiting areas, consultation rooms, treatment rooms, accessible toilet facilities for everyone and standard toilet facilities.
  • There are 8 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
  • A hearing assistance system is available.
  • A mobile hoist is available on the department/service.
  • There are accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
  • There are standard toilet facilities within this department/service.

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Opening Times (Radiotherapy)

• Monday 07:30 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 07:30 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 07:30 - 17:00.
• Thursday 07:30 - 17:00.
• Friday 07:30 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Level Change (Reception and Imaging Rooms)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located to the right as you enter Radiotherapy.
• The ramp/slope 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.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 150cm (4ft 11in).
• The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.

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Reception (Centre for Clinical Oncology and Radiotherapy Reception)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located ahead as you reach the top of the slope after the entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Radiotherapy entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly 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 no 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 moderate to good.
  • The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+).
  • 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 a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a portable loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 12/04/2024.
  • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are provided in the reception area.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • 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 a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • No 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 a television.
  • Subtitles are not available.
  • 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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Waiting Room / Area (LA6 Waiting Area)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 30m from the Radiotherapy entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• All chairs have armrests.
• There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The manoeuvring space is obstructed by the chairs and disposal bins.
• 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 not available.
• There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • The opening to this area is 80cm wide.

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Waiting Room / Area (LA9 Waiting Area)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 4m from the Radiotherapy 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) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
• The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• 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.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The surface height of the lowest table is 45cm.
• The tables do contrast visually with the floor.
• 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 a television.
• Subtitles are not available.
• Vending machines are not available.
• A water dispenser is not 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.

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• Comments View
  • The opening width to this waiting area is 100cm.
  • This is followed by a very easy slope.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Consulting Room)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Consulting 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) 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are 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.

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Imaging Room (LA6)

• This section describes the LA6 Room(s), located at the end of the corridor to the right of the reception.
• There is / are 4 linear accelerator Room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; LA6.
• This room is not accessed via a changing room.

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• Imaging Room View
  • There is step free access into the imaging room.
  • The imaging room is approximately 15m from the reception.
  • The imaging room is approximately 2m from the sub waiting area.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door(s) is/are double 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 156cm.
  • 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.

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Imaging Room (LA7)

• This section describes the LA7 Room(s), located on the right side of the waiting area.
• There is / are 4 linear accelerator Room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; LA7.
• This room is not accessed via a changing room.

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• Imaging Room View
  • There is step free access into the imaging room.
  • The imaging room is approximately 5m from the reception.
  • The imaging room is approximately 5m from the main waiting area.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door(s) is/are double 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 156cm.
  • 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.

You are on Imaging Room (LA9). Skip to the next section.

Imaging Room (LA9)

• This section describes the LA9 Room(s), located along the corridor ahead as you enter radiotherapy.
• There is / are 4 linear accelerator Room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; LA9.
• This room is not accessed via a changing room.

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• Imaging Room View
  • There is step free access into the imaging room.
  • The imaging room is approximately 15m from the reception.
  • The imaging room is approximately 5m from the sub waiting area.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are double 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 160cm.
  • 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 moderate to good.

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Imaging Room (CT)

• This section describes the CT Room(s), located is located along the corridor on the ground floor of the Hillborough Building.
• There is / are 1 CT Room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; CT.
• This room is not accessed via a changing room.

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• Imaging Room View
  • There is step free access into the imaging room.
  • The imaging room is approximately 60m from the reception.
  • The imaging room is approximately 40m from the sub waiting area.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are double 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 166cm.
  • 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.

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Standard Changing Cubicle / Room (LA6)

• The changing cubicle/room is located at the end of the corridor to the right of the reception.
• The changing cubicle/room is 1m from the sub waiting room/area.
• There is step-free access to the changing cubicle/room.
• There is a sliding curtain for access.
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 110cm.
• 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 is a bench seating in the cubicle/room.
• There are 2 identical changing cubicles available.
• There is a/are coat hook(s) available.
• There is a/are coat hook(s) 149cm from the floor.
• There is not an emergency alarm in the changing cubicle/room.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Standard Changing Cubicle / Room (LA7)

• The changing cubicle/room is located on the right side of the reception waiting area.
• The changing cubicle/room is 3m from the waiting room/area.
• There is step-free access to the changing cubicle/room.
• There is a sliding curtain for access.
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 149cm.
• 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 is a bench seating in the cubicle/room.
• There is a/are coat hook(s) available.
• There is a/are coat hook(s) 110cm from the floor.
• There is not an emergency alarm in the changing cubicle/room.
• The lighting levels are good.

You are on Standard Changing Cubicle / Room (LA8). Skip to the next section.

Standard Changing Cubicle / Room (LA8)

• The changing cubicle/room is located at the end of the corridor, to the left of the reception.
• The changing cubicle/room is 4m from the waiting room/area.
• There is step-free access to the changing cubicle/room.
• There is a sliding curtain for access.
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 152cm.
• 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 is a bench seating in the cubicle/room.
• There are 2 identical changing cubicles available.
• There is a/are coat hook(s) available.
• There is a/are coat hook(s) 95cm from the floor.
• There is not an emergency alarm in the changing cubicle/room.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Standard Changing Cubicle / Room (LA9)

• The changing cubicle/room is located within the LA9 waiting area.
• The changing cubicle/room is 2m from the sub waiting room/area.
• There is step-free access to the changing cubicle/room.
• There is a sliding curtain for access.
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 80cm.
• 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 are 2 changing cubicles available.
• There is a/are coat hook(s) available.
• There is a/are coat hook(s) 133cm from the floor.
• There is not an emergency alarm in the changing cubicle/room.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located along the corridor to the right of the reception.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m from the Radiotherapy 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 signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 185cm x 213cm (6ft 1in x 6ft 12in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 103cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The visual 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 both sides.
  • There is 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 high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • 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 pedal bin and clinical waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 159cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • 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 cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • 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 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides 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 mixer.
  • 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 90cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Comments View
  • There is an additional wash basin at 72cm high.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Patient Toilet)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located along the corridor to the left of the reception.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m from the Radiotherapy entrance.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • The toilet seats have a high visual contrast.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 89cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above and to the right of the wash basin.
  • Lighting levels are good.