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Overview (Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital)

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• About View
  • This is an acute hospital site with multiple inpatient and outpatient services available.
  • Services available in the venue include: multiple cafés, shops and a restaurant.
  • View information on opening times
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • There is a public car park nearby.
  • The name of the nearest car park is NRP Public Car Park.
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  • The nearest train station is Norwich.
  • The nearest bus station is Norwich.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4 can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair and walking aids.
  • British Sign Language can be provided virtually.
  • Documents are available in the following formats: large print (on request).
  • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a pay phone, Wi-Fi and TV pre-pay machines for patients.
  • Staff receive the following training: disability awareness training.

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Parking (Car Park K)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the rear left side of the hospital.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for visitors only.
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Payment machines are located inside the main building.
  • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Parking (Car Park M)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the rear centre of the hospital.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 320cm (width) x 463cm (depth).
  • There are no hatched/marked zones.
  • The nearest designated bay is 75m from the In-Patients Centre and East Blocks entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep 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 visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Payment machines are located inside the main building.
  • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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Parking (Car Park O)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the rear right side of the hospital.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 355cm (width) x 475cm (depth).
  • There are no hatched/marked zones.
  • The nearest designated bay is 65m 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
  • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Payment machines are located inside the main building.
  • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Getting To (Same Day Emergency Care)

• Same Day Emergency Care is/are located on level 3 of the Centre Block.
• Access to Same Day Emergency Care is via the Inpatients West and Centre Block Entrance.
• Enter via Inpatients West and Centre Block Entrance and go straight ahead.
  Take the West Atrium lifts to level 3.
  Exit the lift, turn right then left.
  Continue straight ahead into the Centre Block.
  Take the first right and Same Day Emergency Care is located on the left.
• There is step free access, via lift, to Same Day Emergency Care.
• Same Day Emergency Care is approximately 45m from the West Atrium lift.
• There is a/are manual, double door(s) which may be difficult to open between the Inpatients West and Centre Block Entrance and the department/service.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• There is some 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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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.

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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.

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Stairs (West Atrium Stairs)

• The stairs surveyed are located to the right as you enter via the In-Patients West and Centre Blocks entrance.
• Level 1 and Level 2 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Opening Times (Same Day Emergency Care)

• Monday 06:45 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 06:45 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 06:45 - 17:00.
• Thursday 06:45 - 17:00.
• Friday 06:45 - 17:00.
• Saturday 06:45 - 14:30.
• Sunday Closed.

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Department / Service (Same Day Emergency Care)

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• Department / Service Access View
  • Same Day Emergency Care is located on level 3 of the Centre Block.
  • There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with an open extension leaf.
  • The width of the door opening is 129cm.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • There is level access throughout the department/service.
  • There is 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.
  • There is some flooring in the department/service which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • The department/service does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Department / Service Facilities View
  • This department/service has; a main reception, a waiting room/area, consultation rooms, treatment rooms and ambulant toilet facilities for everyone.
  • A hearing assistance system is available.
  • A mobile hoist is available on the department/service.
  • There are accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
  • There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
  • Standard toilet facilities are located on level 1 of the Centre Block.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located ahead on entering the department.
  • The reception point is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Same Day Emergency Care 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 no 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 high (110cm+).
  • 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 hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance 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.
• 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 not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • There are seats with armrests on both sides.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • The waiting room / area does have background music playing.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
  • There is a television.
  • Subtitles are available.
  • Vending machines are 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.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 35m from the Same Day Emergency Care entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• 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.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The tables do contrast visually with the floor.
• 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 a red 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.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • There are two similar waiting areas at the end of the department which are split into male and female areas.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Consultation Room 6)

• There is / are 12 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Consultation Room 6.
• 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) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• 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 available.
• The hoist is electric.
• A sling is available.
• The sling is attached by hook and loop.
• There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Consultation Room 8)

• There is / are 12 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Room 8.
• 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 with an open extension leaf.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 138cm (4ft 6in).
• 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 available.
• The hoist is electric.
• A sling is available.
• The sling is attached by hook and loop.
• There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • There is an accessible toilet within this room.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Consultation Room 12)

• There is / are 12 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Consultation Room 12.
• 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) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• A hoist is available.
• The hoist is electric.
• A sling is available.
• The sling is attached by hook and loop.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Transfer on Both Sides)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located at the end of the department and on the left.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 38m from the Same Day Emergency Care 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, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens inwards and outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 261cm x 225cm (8ft 7in x 7ft 5in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 116cm.
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 120cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • 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.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder is on the dropdown rail.
  • 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 61cm (2ft).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • 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 are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • 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 100cm.
  • 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 109cm (3ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Waiting Room - Left Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located next to the waiting room.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m from the Same Day Emergency Care 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, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens inwards and 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 high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 233cm x 213cm (7ft 8in x 6ft 12in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to 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 161cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not 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 high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • 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 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • 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 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Room 8 - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located inside Room 8.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the Same Day Admissions Unit entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This {Radio} a shared toilet.
  • The accessible toilet surveyed {Radio} for the sole use of disabled people.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and dementia friendly signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 175cm x 215cm.
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to 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 109cm.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not 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 high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • 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 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • 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 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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  • The shared toilet is located next to reception.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m from the Same Day Admissions Unit entrance.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Related Access Guides

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