Access Guide
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The King Edward VII hospital is located to the South of Windsor town centre on the B3022 (St Leonards Road) and the A308 (Frances Road). From the High Street follow the road as it mergers to the right onto Sheet Street. Take the second right onto Frances Street. Continue along the road until you reach the roundabout. Take the third exit continuing onto Frances Street and the hospital is on your left hand side.
- There are two main areas of onsite car parking. The staff parking is located at the front and to the right hand side of the main hospital building and the patients and visitors car park is located to the rear and left hand side of the main hospital building. There is a one-way system in place for the patients and visitors car park.
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By Bus
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- There is not a bus stop on site, however there are two bus stops directly outside of the hospital on St Leonards Road. One is situated on the hospital side of the road, the services that stop here are the 16, 16A, 200, 600, 702 and the W1. The other is situated on the other side of St Leonards Road, the services that stop here are the 16, 16A, 200, 600, 702 and the W1.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Windsor & Eton Central. The hospital is 0.9 miles from the train station (19 min walk). To walk to the hospital from the station turn left as you exit the station car park turn left onto Bridgewater Terrace and then left onto Goswell Road. Take the first right onto Alma Road. Follow the road until you reach the roundabout. Take the second exit continuing on Alma Road. Then take the second right onto St Leonards Road and the hospital is on your left hand side.
Opening Times
- 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.
Parking
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Parking
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- The venue does have a dedicated car park.
- The car park is located at the rear of the building.
- 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 signposted and have markings which are faded.
- There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 350cm x 500cm (11ft 6in x 16ft 5in).
- There is not 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.
- There is an additional car park for visitors.
- There is a hatched zone to one side of each bay over 120cm wide.
There is a slight ramp 130cm wide from both bays onto the pavement as shown in photograph 3.
The signs indicate that these Blue Badge bays are for the Parapet only as shown in photograph 4.
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Paying
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- There are parking charges for the car park.
- Payment signs are provided.
- Payment signs are clearly presented.
- Payment signs are located at the payment machines in the car park.
- 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 throughout the car park.
- 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 from the Car Park
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- 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 slopes/ramps.
- The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
- The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac and block paving.
- There is no tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the rear entrance.
Bus Stop(s) and Drop-off Point(s)
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Bus Stop(s)
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- There is not an onsite bus stop.
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Drop-off Point(s)
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- There is not a/are not clearly marked onsite drop-off point(s).
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building facing onto Frances Road A308.
- 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.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located to each side of the entrance.
- The gradient of 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 width of the ramp or slope is 111cm (3ft 8in).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step Details
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- The step(s) is/are located to the left of the entrance.
- There is/are 2 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up.
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Comments
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- The ramp to the left of the building (photograph 3) bypasses the 2 steps (photograph 6). This ramp has a slight gradient and would be used to gain access from the parking/Blue Badge bays to the rear of the building.
- As well as that ramp, the entrance has a slight slope on either side of the door, approximately 4m long (photographs 5 and 6). There is a turning space over 150 x 150 at the top, but this is reduced as the door opens outwards.
- At the time of survey (January 2022), the rear entrance was mainly used, however people with mobility issues can use this entrance as the door is less cumbersome than the rear door.
- The door has a key-code lock and no intercom so staff assistance will need to be sought to use this entrance.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is step free 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.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 75cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Comments
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- The door is very heavy and has narrow access (75cm wide) through to the reception desk.
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 11m from this entrance.
- There is signage on the door indicating that they have a patient only policy due to Covid-19 (January 2022).
Outside Access (Staff Side Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- The entrance area/door is not 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.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of 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 width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
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Comments
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- There are two ramps to this entrance.
- The first is a slope down towards the door with handrails on both sides (photograph 3) and then an inclined ramp with the handrail on the right up to the door (photograph 4).
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Comments
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- There are two ramps to this entrance.
- The first is a slope down towards the door with handrails on both sides (photograph 3) and then an inclined ramp with the handrail on the right up to the door (photograph 4).
Outside Access (Staff Rear Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
- The entrance area/door is not 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.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Outside Access (Staff Front Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- The entrance area/door is not 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.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 102cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located to the side of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope 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 right going up.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 114cm (3ft 9in).
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Comments
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- This entrance has a key-code lock.
- The entrance leads off the Staff Car Park at the front of King Edward VII Hospital.
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located at the rear of the building.
- The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the rear entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is ramped/sloped 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 a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- 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.
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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 a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
- The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not a 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 space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- The Reception described above is shown in photographs 1-3.
- There is a second desk by the main entrance (around 15 metres from this desk) which is very similar (photographs 4 and 5). The desk is 104cm high and has a lowered section of 76cm high. It has a signed hearing loop. It is for the Breast Screening Clinics so it is used depending on those clinics and was not in use at time of survey (January 2022).
- Photograph 6 shows the waiting area, with similar areas by both reception desks.
Ramp(s) or Slope(s)
- There is a/are slight ramp(s)/slope(s) to access the waiting areas and reception desks.
- The ramp(s)/slope(s) is/are located between the rear and main entrances linking the two sides of the building.
- There are not handrail(s) at the ramp/slope.
- The width of the ramp is 91cm.
Getting Around The Building
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
- There are corridors with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors.
- There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
- Lighting levels of at least 100 lux at floor level, were recorded in most corridors surveyed.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in public areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.
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Comments
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- The ground floor is the only floor which is used by patients.
- The first floor is used by staff only.
Other Floors (Access to First Floor Staff Offices)
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Stairs
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- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels are good.
Lift (Access to First Floor Staff Offices)
- There is not a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the rear of the building.
- Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the staff entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do not contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- Lighting levels are at least 100 lux at floor level in the lift lobby.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
- The clear door width is 77cm (2ft 6in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 108cm x 136cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 6in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Female & Baby Changing Facility - Right Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the building.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the staff entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The door is heavy.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 83cm (2ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 225cm (5ft 5in x 7ft 5in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The toilet has a non-slip floor.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary, clinical waste and general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is a/are general domestic waste, female sanitary and clinical waste disposal units.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 166cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- There is not a standard shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 97cm (3ft 2in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin 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).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is a 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 98cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
- Lighting levels are at least 100 lux at floor level.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
- The baby change table is not height adjustable.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 99cm (3ft 3in).
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Breast Screening Clinic Reception)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located within the breast screening waiting area / reception.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The door is heavy.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 185cm x 225cm (6ft 1in x 7ft 5in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The toilet has a non-slip floor.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 103cm from floor level.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 145cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- There is not a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- There is not a standard shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
- 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 69cm (2ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin 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 78cm (2ft 7in).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 118cm.
- 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 125cm (4ft 1in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
- Lighting levels are at least 100 lux at floor level.
Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor - Staff)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- This is by lift.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
- Lighting levels are at least 100 lux at floor level.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on the right-hand side of the main corridor.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- This is by lift.
- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
- Lighting levels are good.
- Lighting levels are at least 100 lux at floor level.
Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor - Male)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear of the building.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the staff entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
- Lighting levels are good.
- Lighting levels are at least 100 lux at floor level.
Standard Toilet(s) (Breast Screening - Shared)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located within the breast screening waiting area.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
- Lighting levels are good.
- Lighting levels are at least 100 lux at floor level.
Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor - Staff)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on the left hand side of the corridor.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the shared toilet(s).
- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
- The tap type is twist/turn.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
- Lighting levels are low to moderate.
- Lighting levels are at least 100 lux at floor level.
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Comments
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- The lights were not working at the time of survey (January 2022).
Level Change (Ground Floor - Staff)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located at the staff toilet entrance.
- There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
Related Access Guides
- To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- King Edward VII - Main Building link (new tab) - click here.