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Getting To (Nuclear Medicine)

• The most accessible route from the Cliftonville Entrance - Accessible Parking and Drop-Off has step-free level access, uneven surfaces and a dropped kerb with tactile paving.
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• Access to Nuclear Medicine is via the Cliftonville Entrance.
• There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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• Nuclear Medicine is located on the ground floor within Area E, along the hospital street corridor.
• Nuclear Medicine is approximately 100m from the lift (Area E - Lift No.4 and 5).
• Enter the hospital via the Cliftonville entrance and proceed to the Area E - Lift No.4 and 5, located ahead and to the left.
• Take a lift to Area E on the ground floor.
• Exit the lift to the right, then turn left down the hospital corridor.
• Continue along this corridor and the entrance to Nuclear Medicine is located on the right.
• 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.
• Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
• The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a changing places facility, a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer), a toilet with adaptations (with right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Cliftonville Entrance - Accessible Parking and Drop-Off)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on the north side of the hospital site, to the left of the Cliftonville Entrance.
  • 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 231cm (width) x 459cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 134cm.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The nearest designated bay is 25m from the Cliftonville Entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access 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 and Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located to the left of the Cliftonville Entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

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Entrance (Cliftonville Entrance)

• This entrance is located on the north 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 access via ramp at the entrance.
• The ramp has a steep gradient.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
• There is an intercom at a height of 137cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 119cm.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 116cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a second single automatic door.
• The second door opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 116cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The second door has a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Lift (Area E - Lift No.4 and 5)

• The lift surveyed is located in Area E, off Hospital Street.
• The distance from South Entrance is 53m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has steep ramps or slopes.
• The lower ground, 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 and Braille markings.
• The majority of the external controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 128cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 148cm (width) x 252cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high 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, 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 vary in size.

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Entrance (Nuclear Medicine Corridor Entrance)

• This entrance is located on the ground floor within Area E, along the hospital street corridor.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 110cm.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 179cm.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 119cm.

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Department / Service (Nuclear Medicine)

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• Location and Access View
  • Nuclear Medicine is located on the ground floor within Area E, along the hospital street corridor.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 110cm.
  • There are double automatic doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 175cm.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open and bollards.
  • The flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • 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 6 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
  • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Nuclear Medicine)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located along the corridor to the right of reception and at the rear of waiting area 1.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations at the rear of waiting area 1.

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Reception (Nuclear Medicine Reception)

• The reception is located along the corridor ahead as you enter Nuclear Medicine.
• The distance from the Nuclear Medicine entrance is 15m.
• The most accessible route to reception has doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 100cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
• The reception has glazed screens.
• There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
• There is background noise in this area.
• Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• 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.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

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Seating Area (Waiting Area 1)

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• Location and Access View
  • Waiting Area 1 is located along the corridor ahead as you enter Nuclear Medicine.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • The width of the opening is 262cm.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not 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.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Preparation Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Preparation Room.
• The room is located along the corridor to the left of reception.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• 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 has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• 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.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and height adjustable chairs.
• 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 (Injection Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Injection Room.
• The room is located at the rear of the reception waiting area.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• 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 has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 84cm.
• 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 walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and height adjustable chairs.
• 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 (Blood Sample Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Blood Sample Room.
• The room is located at the rear of the reception waiting area.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• 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 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 walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: height adjustable chairs.
• 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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Imaging Room (Gamma Camera 1)

• The room surveyed was; Gamma Camera 1.
• The room is located along the corridor to the right of reception.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.

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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 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 inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • 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 medium visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is wall mounted and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 271cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: height adjustable 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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Imaging Room (Gamma Camera 3)

• The room surveyed was; Gamma Camera 3.
• The room is located along the corridor to the left of the reception.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.

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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 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 inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • 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.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is wall mounted and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 197cm.
  • 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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Toilet with Adaptations (Hot - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located along the corridor to the right of reception.
  • The distance from the Nuclear Medicine entrance is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
  • 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 165cm (width) x 244cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • 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 low 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 69cm 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 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 100cm 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 99cm 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 sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 168cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Cold - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located at the rear of waiting area 1.
  • The distance from the Nuclear Medicine entrance is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • 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 190cm (width) x 226cm (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 106cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 49cm 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 65cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 75cm 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 100cm 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 100cm 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 sanitary bin, a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 169cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 90cm.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.