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Jack Pryor Unit - Cardiology Elective Unit

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Colney Lane, Norwich, NR4 7UY

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Getting To (Cardiology Elective Unit)

  • This route starts at Car Park N.
  • The most accessible route from here has step-free access via slope.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • This route also has bollards and a dropped kerb with tactile paving.
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  • Access to this department is via the In-Patients West and Centre Blocks Entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • This department is located on level 3 of the East Block, in the Jack Pryor Unit.
  • The department is approximately 170m from the In-Patients West and Centre Blocks Entrance.
  • Enter via the In-Patients West and Centre Blocks Entrance.
  • Proceed ahead to the West Atrium lifts.
  • Take a lift to Level 3.
  • Exit the lift and head to the left to enter the Centre Block.
  • Continue along the corridor and turn down the third corridor on the right.
  • Go through the Jack Pryor Unit entrance, and the entrance to the Cardiology Elective Unit is ahead.
  • This route to the department has a lift.
  • Doors are held open along this route.
  • Some flooring is shiny along this route.
  • There are resting areas along this route to the department.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Dementia-friendly signage is not provided.
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Parking (Car Park N)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the rear of the hospital and in front of the In-Patients West and Centre Blocks entrance.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
    • There are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 434cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 128cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 15m from the In-Patients West and Centre Blocks entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (In-Patients West and Centre Blocks Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the rear of the hospital.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • 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 slight gradient.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 128cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 132cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 120cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 190cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 190cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 123cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift (West Atrium Lifts)

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead as you enter through the In-Patients West and Centre Blocks entrance.
  • The distance from the In-Patients West and Centre Blocks entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 110cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 153cm (width) x 135cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Entrance (Jack Pryor Unit)

  • This entrance is located on Level 3 of the East Block.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 171cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.

Seating Area (Patient Waiting Area)

  • Location and Access View
    • The patient waiting area is located immediately through the Jack Pryor Unit entrance.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access to this area.
  • 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.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Seating is fixed.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • The tables are fixed.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

Department / Service (Cardiology Elective Unit)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Cardiology Elective Unit is located on Level 3 of the East Block, in the Jack Pryor Unit.
    • View information on opening times.
    • There is not any signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 170cm.
    • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • Doors are held open along 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 and unshaded light sources.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • The tables are fixed.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Cardiology Elective Unit)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the rear department corridor .
    • The toilet with adaptations has no transfer space available.
    • Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the Patient Waiting Area, and along the department corridor by rooms 3 and 4.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The washroom facilities with adaptations are located along the rear department corridor, and opposite Holkham 1 and 2.

Reception (Cardiology Elective Unit)

  • Location View
    • The reception is located on the left before the Cardiology Elective Unit entrance.
    • The distance from the Cardiology Elective Unit is 3m.
  • 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 102cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 81cm.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Consultation / Medical Room (Cardiology Elective Unit - Bay 8)

  • The room surveyed was Bay 8.
  • The room is located ahead from the Cardiology Elective Unit entrance, on the right.
  • 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 is an opening without doors.
  • The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
  • 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 without armrests and armchairs.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: height adjustable tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Shower Room)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located ahead from the Jack Pryor Unit entrance, along the first corridor on the left and then to the left.
    • The distance from the Jack Pryor Unit entrance is 30m.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free access via a slope into the bathroom.
    • The slope has a slight gradient.
    • The slope is a short incline at the threshold of the door.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 84cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 320cm (width) x 250cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 90cm (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 non-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 42cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 111cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 83cm 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 127cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 102cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The bathroom has a sanitary bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The bathroom has a wheel in shower.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 54cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.

Toilet with Adaptations (No Lateral Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located ahead from the Jack Pryor Unit entrance, along the first corridor on the left and then to the left.
    • The distance from the Jack Pryor Unit entrance is 35m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 109cm (width) x 254cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the right as you face the toilet.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no dropdown grab rail for the toilet.
    • The toilet seat is 43cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 107cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 106cm 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 122cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 126cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 157cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.