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Getting To (Child Development Centre)

• The most accessible route from Car Park 4 has a steep ramp or slope and a dropped kerb with tactile paving.
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• Access to the Child Development Centre is via the Cheyne Walk Entrance.
• There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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• The Child Development Centre is located within Area L, on the second floor.
• The Child Development Centre is approximately 5m from the Area L - Lift No.15.
• Enter the hospital via the Cheyne Walk Entrance and follow the corridor on the right.
• Continue to the end of the corridor and turn left, entering the Eye Department.
• Follow this corridor to the Area L - Lift No.15 lift located on the left.
• Take the lift to the second floor.
• Exit the lift and the entrance Child Development Centre is located on the left.
• Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and automatic doors.
• Some flooring along the route is shiny.
• There are resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
• The following toilet facilities are available along the route; standard toilets.
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Parking (Car Park 4)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on the west side of the hospital site.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 474cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 122cm.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The nearest designated bay is 12m from the Cheyne Walk Entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for visitors 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 at the side of the car park.
  • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (185cm x 210cm).
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• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • There are 5 electric vehicle charging points.
  • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 239cm (width) x 468cm (depth).
  • The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • 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 228cm (width) x 478cm (depth).
  • The controls for the Blue Badge charging points are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • 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 31m from the Cheyne Walk Entrance.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located to the right of the Cheyne Walk Entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

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Entrance (Cheyne Walk Entrance)

• This entrance is located on the west side of the hospital site.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not 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 192cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors .
• The second set of doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 143cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Entrance (Eye Department Entrance)

• This entrance is located within Area L, on the ground floor.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 111cm.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
• The door opens towards you.
• There is a push pad at a height of 100cm.
• The width of the opening is 95cm.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.

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Lift (Area L - Lift No.15)

• The lift surveyed is located in Area L, off the main corridor.
• The distance from Cheyne Walk Entrance is 23m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access, doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
• The ground, first and second floor 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, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 99cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 127cm (width) x 231cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift 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 and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Department / Service (Child Development Centre)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Child Development Centre is located within Area L, on the second floor.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free access via ramp into this area.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 114cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Some signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• Facilities and Services View
  • There are 8 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • The following facilities are available for patients: standard toilets.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations is located on the first floor of Area T, off the main corridor.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Child Development Centre)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the left side of the rear waiting area.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on the left side of the rear waiting area.

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Reception (Child Development Centre Reception)

• The reception is located ahead as you enter the centre.
• The distance from the Child Development Centre entrance is 3m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 101cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the desk.
• The reception has glazed screens.
• There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• The flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• 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 without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

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Seating Area (Rear Waiting Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • The rear waiting area is located at the end of the corridor to the left of the reception.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is 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 medium visual contrast.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • 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 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.

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Room (Starlight Multisensory Room)

• The room is located along the corridor to the left of reception.
• The distance from the Child Development Centre entrance is 8m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 82cm.
• The following areas have stepped access: the padded flooring (15cm high).
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a play area.
• 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.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Consulting Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Consulting Room.
• The room is located to the left as you enter the centre.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 83cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing at a fixed height.
• The length of the treatment table is 187cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
• Some furniture is fixed.
• 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.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Sky Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Sky Room.
• The room is located to the left as you enter the centre.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 69cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
• Some furniture is fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Assessment Room)

• There are 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Assessment Room.
• The room is located on the right side of the rear waiting area.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 73cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
• 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.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Physiotherapy Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Physiotherapy Room.
• The room is located on the right side of the rear waiting area.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 70cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and stools.
• Some furniture is fixed.
• 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.

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Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room (Changing Station)

• The room surveyed is located on the left side of the rear waiting area.
• The distance from the Child Development Centre entrance is 15m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
• The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 69cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• The height of the baby change facility when in use is 108cm.
• There is a toilet, a wash basin, a paper towel dispenser and a mirror in the room.
• The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
• The room has a clinical waste bin.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Standard Toilet Facilities (Patient Toilet)

• The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
• The toilet is located on the left side of the rear of the waiting area.
• The distance from the Child Development Centre entrance is 15m.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access into the toilet.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 70cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
• The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.