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Getting To The Hospital

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• By Road View
  • The postcode for the sat nav is MK6 5LD. The hospital is located on Standing Way at the junction of H8 and V8 on the Milton Keynes grid system. The hospital is signposted from the M1, A5, A421, A422, and the City Centre.
  • Patient and visitor parking is available across the site to minimise the distance required to reach intended destination. There are Blue Badge bays in each of the car parks. Parking for Blue Badge Holders is free.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stop is located on Standing Way approximately 0.2 miles away with services 5 and 6 Sapphire, 4 and 34 to Central Milton Keynes, Water Eaton and Wolverton.
  • There is not an onsite bus stop.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Fenny Stratford, the hospital is 2.3 miles from the train station. The station is served by West Midlands Trains.
• Useful Links View
  • Station facilities for Fenny Stratford.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Britannia bus service times and fares.
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  • Link is for West Midlands Trains operators of services to Fenny Stratford.
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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
• The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is located on level 2 of the Yellow Zone, opposite the main reception.
• The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 07773 577 923.
• The email address for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is [email protected].
• There are volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
• Volunteers can be found by the main reception on level 2 of the Yellow Zone.
• Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: large print on request and different languages on request.
• There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available on request.
• BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the hospital.
• Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs.

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Hospital Parking (Car Park B)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located to the rear left of the hospital, outside the Blue Zone.
  • 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 block paving.
  • 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 250cm x 500cm (8ft 2in x 16ft 5in).
  • 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 to the right of the Cancer Centre Main Entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
  • The dropped kerb does 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 at the payment machines in the hospital building.
  • Payment signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located at the exit barriers.
• 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 not clearly visible from the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is not clearly signposted.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 70m (76yd 1ft) from the Ward 16 entrance.
• Comments View
  • Blue Badge bay parking tickets can be validated by scanning the Blue Badge code at the payment machine or at the barrier.

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Hospital Parking (Car Park C)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located to the front left of the hospital, at the side of the Orange Zone / Treatment Centre.
  • 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 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 6 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 not 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 bays.
  • There is not a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• 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 95m (103yd 2ft) from the hospital main entrance.
• Comments View
  • Blue Badge bay parking tickets can be validated by scanning the Blue Badge code at the payment machine or at the barrier.

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Getting To (Breast Care Unit)

• The Breast Care Unit is/are located on Level 1 of the Blue Zone.
• Access to the Breast Care Unit is via the Ward 16 Entrance - Level 1.
• Enter the hospital via the Ward 16 entrance and go along the corridor that is to the right. Continue along this corridor, following it around each corner until you reach the restaurant and shop lobby. At this lobby go through the entrance that is on the right and that leads to outside. Once through this entrance, continue straight and the entrance to the Breast Care Unit will be on the right.
• There is step free access to the Breast Care Unit.
• The Breast Care Unit is approximately 80m from the Ward 16 Entrance - Level 1.
• There are resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.

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Outside Access (Ward 16 Entrance - Level 1)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear right of the hospital next to Car Park B.
  • 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.
  • There are bollards outside this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 139cm.
  • The bollard(s) has/have a good colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do 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 not an intercom.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 190cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
• Comments View
  • This entrance gives access to level 1 of the Blue Zone.

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Outside Access (Breast Care Unit Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the department.
  • 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 entrance door(s) does/do 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 not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 57cm (1ft 10in).
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 91cm (2ft 12in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 164cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.

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Opening Times (Breast Care Unit)

• Monday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Thursday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Friday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Department / Service (Breast Care Unit)

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• Department / Service Access View
  • The Breast Care Unit is located ahead as you enter via the Breast Care Unit entrance, on Level 1 of the Blue Zone.
  • There is not a/are not door(s) leading into the department/service.
  • There is level access throughout the department/service.
  • There is no 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 good.
• Department / Service Facilities View
  • This department/service has; a main reception, a waiting room/area, a sub waiting area, consultation rooms, treatment rooms, ambulant toilet facilities and standard toilet facilities.
  • There are 7 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
  • A hearing assistance system is available.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • Staff are not trained to use the system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 21/04/2022.
  • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
  • A mobile hoist is available from another department/service.
  • There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located along the Blue Zone corridor and on level 1 of the hospital.
  • There are standard toilet facilities within this department/service.

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Reception (Breast Care Unit Reception)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located directly in front as you enter the Breast Care Unit.
  • The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Breast Care Unit 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 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 not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is a bell to attract attention.
  • The bell is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a fixed 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 21/04/2022.
  • 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 not 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 are seats with armrests on both sides.
  • 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 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 not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Waiting Room / Area (Breast Screening Waiting Room)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 20m from the Breast Care Unit 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) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• 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.
• 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 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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Imaging Room (Breast Screening Room 1)

• This section describes the Breast Screening Room(s), located along the corridor that is at the rear of the department.
• There is / are 3 breast screening Room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Breast Screening Room 1.
• 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 changing room is approximately 10m from the reception.
  • The changing room is approximately 10m from the main waiting area.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • 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 77cm.
  • 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.
  • There is no hoist available.
  • The room does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • The lighting levels in the imaging room are good.

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Imaging Room (Breast Screening Room 3)

• This section describes the Breast Screening Room(s), located along the corridor that is on the right side of the department.
• There is / are 3 Breast Screening Room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Breast Screening Room 3.
• 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 changing room is approximately 15m from the reception.
  • The changing room is approximately 3m from the sub waiting area.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • 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 87cm.
  • 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.
  • There is no hoist available.
  • The room does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • The lighting levels in the imaging room are good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (BSU Room 1)

• There is / are 7 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; BSU Room 1.
• 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• A hoist is not available.
• 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.
• Some 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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Consultation / Treatment Room (Room 2)

• There is / are 7 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Room 2.
• 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 87cm (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.
• A hoist is not available.
• 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.
• Some 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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Standard Changing Cubicle / Room

• The changing cubicle/room is located along the corridor that is at the rear of the Breast Care Unit.
• The changing cubicle/room is 10m from the waiting room/area.
• There is step-free access to the changing cubicle/room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) may be difficult for some to open.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm.
• 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 also an additional changing room on the right side of the ward and it has similar dimensions (this is shown in photographs 4 to 6).
• There is a/are coat hook(s) available.
• There is a/are coat hook(s) 160cm from the floor.
• There is not an emergency alarm in the changing cubicle/room.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Reception - Left Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located in front and to the right as you enter the Breast Care Unit.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m from the Breast Care Unit 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 good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 159cm x 217cm (5ft 3in x 7ft 1in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 105cm from floor level.
  • 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 89cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • 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 poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • 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).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 127cm and 139cm 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.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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 92cm (3ft).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • 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 113cm.
  • 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 143cm (4ft 8in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Corridor - Left Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the right side of the main corridor within the centre of the Breast Care Unit.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m from the Breast Care Unit 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 good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 149cm x 219cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 2in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 100cm from floor level.
  • 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 79cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • 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 poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • 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).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 176cm and 187cm 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.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • 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 114cm.
  • 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 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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  • The female toilet is located within the centre of the department and on the right side of the main corridor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m from the Breast Care Unit entrance.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Toilet seats do not have a good colour contrast.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The colour contrast of the horizontal wall mounted grab rail(s) in the ambulant cubicle(s) is poor.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The colour contrast of the vertical wall mounted grab rails in the ambulant cubicle(s) is poor.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 77cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above the wash basin.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on level 2 of the Yellow Zone.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on level 2 of the Yellow Zone and outside of Ward 14 on level 3.
• Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the standard toilets on level 2 of the Yellow Zone.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Blue Zone - Building Guide link (new tab) - click here.
• Yellow Zone - Building Guide link (new tab) - click here.
• Car Parks A to D link (new tab) - click here.