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Clacton District Hospital - Entrance 7 - Community Diagnostic Centre

Tower Road, Clacton on Sea, Essex, CO15 1LH

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Overview (Entrance 7 - Community Diagnostic Centre)

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Entrance 7 - Community Diagnostic Centre)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located at the end of the corridor to the left as you enter.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located at the end of the corridor to the left as you enter.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations, at the end of the corridor to the left as you enter.

Parking (Clacton District Hospital Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the hospital grounds.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
    • There are 9 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 257cm (width) x 458cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 75m from Entrance 7 - Community Diagnostic Centre.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and slight ramps or slopes.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are 4 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 217cm (width) x 519cm (depth).
    • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points require an app.
    • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay designated for Blue Badge holders are 260cm (width) x 462cm (depth).
    • The nozzle holster for the Blue Badge charging points is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points designated for Blue Badge holders require an app.
    • The nearest Blue Badge charging point is 80m from Entrance 7 - Community Diagnostic Centre.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located on the right side of the car park.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.
    • There are also 2 short stay bays directly in front of Entrance 7 - Community Diagnostic Centre.

Entrance (Entrance 7 - Community Diagnostic Centre)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has a bollard.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 94cm.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 132cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Blood Testing Suite)

  • The reception is located to the left as you enter the centre.
  • The distance from Entrance 7 - Community Diagnostic Centre is 4m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 93cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 72cm.
  • The reception has glazed screens and windows.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 89cm to 107cm from the floor.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • 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: chairs with armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • Some seating and tables are fixed.

Getting Around (Entrance 7 - Community Diagnostic Centre)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
  • There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests and sofas.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Seating Area (Patient Waiting Area)

  • The seating area is located along the corridor to the left as you enter the centre.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the end of the corridor to the left as you enter.
    • The distance from Entrance 7 - Community Diagnostic Centre is 15m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 240cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 76cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 80cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 97cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 97cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 113cm and 163cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 93cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.