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Radiotherapy Centre

Milton Keynes University Hospital, Standing Way, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD

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Getting To (Radiotherapy Centre)

  • This route starts at Car Park B - Cancer Centre Car Parking.
  • The most accessible route from here has step-free access via slope.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • This route also has uneven surfaces and a dropped kerb with tactile paving.
  • View further information about parking at the hospital (opens new tab).
  • Access to this department is via Radiotherapy Centre entrance.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • This department is located to the rear left of the hospital, outside the Blue Zone.

Hospital Parking (Car Park B - Cancer Centre Car Parking)

  • 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 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 5 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 230cm x 460cm (7ft 6.55in x 15ft 1.1in).
    • 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 on the right side of car park 3.
    • 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.
    • Parking signs are provided .
    • Parking signs are clearly presented.
    • Parking signs are located throughout the car park.
    • Parking signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
    • 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 dropped kerbs.
    • The hospital entrance is 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 30m (76.20cm) from the Cancer Centre entrance.
    • Blue Badge bay parking tickets can be validated by scanning the Blue Badge code at the payment machine or at the barrier.

Department Service (Radiotherapy Centre)

  • Location and Access View
    • Radiotherapy Centre is located to the rear left of the hospital, outside the Blue Zone.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free access via a slope into this area.
    • The slope has a steep gradient.
    • There is an intercom at a height of 114cm.
    • There is a single automatic door.
    • The door opens by sliding.
    • The width of the opening is 134cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
    • The door has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a second, single automatic door.
    • The door is permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 139cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
    • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • There is a manual door along one of the circulation routes.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available in this area includes: armchairs and sofas.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Radiotherapy Centre)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located along the corridor on the left side and right side of the centre.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
    • Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located along the corridor on the left side and right side of the centre.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Changing facilities with adaptations are located along the corridor on the right side of the centre.
    • Standard changing facilities are located along the corridor on the right side of the centre.

Reception (Radiotherapy Centre Reception)

  • Location View
    • The reception is located ahead as you enter the centre.
    • The distance from the Radiotherapy Centre entrance is 4m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 119cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
    • The reception has windows which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 154cm to 170cm from the floor.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: armchairs and sofas.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Seating Area (Sub Wait)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Sub Wait is located along the corridor on the right side of the centre.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access to this area.
    • There is an opening without doors.
    • The width of the opening is 155cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: armchairs.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Consultation / Medical Room (Clinic Room 1)

  • The room surveyed was Clinic Room 1.
  • The room is located along the corridor on the left side of the centre.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Consultation / Medical Room (Pre-Treatment)

  • The room surveyed was Pre-Treatment.
  • The room is located at the end of the corridor on the left side of the centre.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 195cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Imaging Room (CT Scanner)

  • The room surveyed was CT Scanner.
  • The room is located at the end of the corridor on the left side of the centre, within Pre-Treatment.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • Imaging Room View
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into the room.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors open away from you.
    • The doors require effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 160cm.
    • The doors have a high colour contrast.
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • The treatment table is wall mounted and height adjustable.
    • The length of the treatment table is 215cm.
    • Furniture available in this room includes: tables and desks.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Imaging Room (Linear Accelerator 1)

  • The room surveyed was Linear Accelerator 1.
  • The room is located along the corridor on the left side of the centre.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • Imaging Room View
    • There is step-free level access into the room.
    • There is an opening without doors.
    • The width of the opening is 190cm.
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
    • The length of the treatment table is 215cm.
    • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Changing Room with Adaptations (Accessible Changing Room 1)

  • Location and Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located along the corridor on the right side of the centre.
    • The distance from the Radiotherapy Centre entrance is 15m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • Changing facilities available in the changing room include: a chair.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 200cm (width) x 342cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 102cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located along the corridor on the left side of the centre.
    • The distance from the Radiotherapy Centre entrance is 15m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a medium colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 162cm (width) x 302cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 96cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 41cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 91cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 68cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 103cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a clinical waste bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 108cm and 148cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.