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Getting To (Northampton Heart Centre)

• The most accessible route from the Blue Badge bays in car park 1 has step-free level access, a dropped kerb with tactile paving and a pedestrian crossing.
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• Access to Northampton Heart Centre is via the South Entrance.
• There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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• Northampton Heart Centre is located on the second floor of area C.
• Northampton Heart Centre is approximately 15m from the Lifts.
• Enter via the South Entrance, proceed ahead and turn right.
  At the end of the corridor turn left, continue down the corridor and the lifts will be on the left.
  Take the lift to the second floor.
  Exit and turn left.
  The Northampton Heart Centre will be straight ahead.
• Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and doors permanently held open.
• Some flooring along the route is shiny .
• There are resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• The following toilet facilities are available along the route; standard toilets and a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer).
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Parking (Car Park 1)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on the south side of the hospital site, in front of South Entrance.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 10 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 254cm (width) x 450cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 139cm.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The nearest designated bay is 16m from the South Entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
  • 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 front 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 3 electric vehicle charging points.
  • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 241cm (width) x 460cm (depth).
  • The controls are 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.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance (South Entrance)

• This entrance is located on the south side of the hospital site.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 171cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• 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 175cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Lift (Area E - Lift No.2 and 3)

• The lift surveyed is located in Area E, off Hospital Street.
• The distance from South Entrance is 86m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• 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.
• Some of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 125cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 145cm (width) x 268cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
• Some 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.
• There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.

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Department / Service (Northampton Heart Centre)

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• Location and Access View
  • Northampton Heart Centre is located on the second floor in area C.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is ramped and stepped access into this area.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 184cm.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: all areas of the department are accessed via the slight ramp after the department entrance.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Wayfinding and dementia-friendly signage is provided.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Facilities and Services View
  • There are 7 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and treatment tables/beds.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • The hoist is mobile.
  • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Northampton Heart Centre)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located at the front and rear of the Northampton Heart Centre.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.

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Reception (Northampton Heart Centre)

• The reception is located to the left after the Northampton Heart Centre entrance.
• The distance from the Northampton Heart Clinic entrance is 10m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 101cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
• The reception has windows and glazed screens.
• There is a clearly signed fixed 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 even at the time of the survey.

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Seating Area (Waiting Area)

• To the left of the Northampton Heart Centre reception.
• The most accessible route has slight ramps or slopes.
• There is step-free level access into this area.

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• Location and Access View
  • The width of the opening is 135cm.
• 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 high visual contrast.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Northampton Heart Clinic - Ward)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Northampton Heart Clinic - Ward.
• The room is located at the rear of the Northampton Heart Clinic, to the left.
• The most accessible route to the room has slight ramps or slopes.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double automatic doors with a high visual contrast.
• The doors open outwards.
• The width of the opening is 187cm.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 105cm.
• 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.
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• 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 (ECG Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; ECG Room.
• The room is located at the rear of the Northampton Heart Centre.
• The most accessible route to the room has slight ramps or slopes.
• 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 88cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• Furniture cannot be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 184cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• 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 (Counselling Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Counselling Room.
• The room is located opposite the Northampton Heart Centre reception.
• The most accessible route to the room has slight ramps or slopes.
• 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 87cm.
• 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 flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 195cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
• The 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 (Consult Room 1)

• There are 4 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Consult Room 1.
• The room is located opposite the Northampton Heart Centre reception.
• The most accessible route to the room has slight ramps or slopes.
• 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 87cm.
• 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 flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 185cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
• The 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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Imaging Room (Lab 1)

• The room surveyed was; Lab 1.
• The room is located at the rear and to the left of the Northampton Heart Cente.
• The most accessible route to the room has slight ramps or slopes.

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• Imaging Room View
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 182cm.
  • 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.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 283cm.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • Some tables are 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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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located opposite reception.
  • The distance from the Northampton Heart Centre entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has slight ramps or slopes.
  • 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 visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 191cm (width) x 254cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 65cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 80cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 114cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 112cm 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 pedal bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 169cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer - Male)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located at the rear and to the left of the Northampton Heart Centre.
  • The distance from the Northampton Heart Centre ward entrance is 4m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has slight ramps or slopes.
  • 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 visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 248cm (width) x 238cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 134cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 82cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 71cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 117cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a pedal bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 168cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer - Female)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located at the rear and to the left of the Northampton Heart Centre.
  • The distance from the Northampton Heart Centre ward entrance is 4m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has slight ramps or slopes.
  • 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 visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 174cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 111cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 70cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 109cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 115cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a pedal bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 175cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.