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Getting To (Paediatric Emergency Department)

• The most accessible route from the Cliftonville Entrance - Accessible Parking and Drop-Off has slight ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
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• There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
• The Paediatric Emergency Department is located on the north side of the hospital site.
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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 (Paediatric Emergency Department Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located on the north side of the hospital site.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• 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 ramp at the entrance.
• The ramp has a steep gradient.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
• There is a similar ramp on the right side of the entrance.
• There is an intercom at a height of 113cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 119cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 169cm.
• 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 179cm.
• 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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Department / Service (Paediatric Emergency Department)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Paediatric Emergency Department is located on the north side of the hospital site.
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• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Facilities and Services View
  • There are 10+ consultation/medical rooms available.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, treatment tables/beds and desks.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The hoist is mobile.
  • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Paediatric Emergency Department)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located off the main department corridor.
  • One of the toilets with adaptations has left hand transfer and the other toilet has no transfer space.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations at the end of the department corridor.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The infant feeding room is located off the main department corridor.

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Entrance (Internal Entrance)

• This entrance is located within the Accident and Emergency Department, to the right of the main entrance.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 121cm.
• There is an intercom at a height of 114cm.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 164cm.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.
• Patients should only use this entrance when instructed to by staff.

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Reception (Paediatric Emergency Department)

• The reception is located between the first and second doors at the department entrance.
• The distance from Paediatric Emergency Department entrance is 1m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 89cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the desk.
• The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds and glazed screens.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is 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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Seating Area (Triage Waiting Area)

• The seating area is located to the right as you enter via the department entrance.
• The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access.
• 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.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Seating Area (Waiting Area 2)

• The seating area is located off the main department corridor.
• The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access.
• 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.
• Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
• There is background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Treatment Bay)

• There are 4 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Bay 2.
• The room is located ahead and to the right as you enter the department.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• 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.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 211cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Treatment Room)

• There are 4 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Treatment Room.
• The room is located off the department corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• There is numbered 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 an open extension leaf.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 143cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is not 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.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 206cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• 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 (HDU)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; HDU.
• The room is located off the main department corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• There is written text and numbered 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 170cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is not 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.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 199cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• 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 (Majors)

• There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Majors 10.
• The room is located at the rear of the department, off the main corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• There is written text and numbered 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 both ways.
• The width of the opening is 154cm.
• 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.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 199cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• 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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Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room (Infant Feeding)

• The room surveyed is located off the main department corridor.
• The distance from the Main Entrance is 33m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access 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 83cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a wash basin, a paper towel dispenser and a coat hook in the room.
• The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
• The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
• Seating available in the room includes: riser recliner chairs.
• 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 and unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (No Transfer Space)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located off the main department corridor.
  • The distance from the Paediatric Emergency Department entrance is 18m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • 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 123cm (width) x 138cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
  • There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The dropdown rail has a medium 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 83cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 92cm 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 108cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a clinical waste bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 140cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located at the end of the main department corridor.
  • The distance from the Paediatric Emergency Department entrance is 35m.
  • 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 and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • 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 147cm (width) x 208cm (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, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 78cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low 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 66cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 96cm 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 96cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 108cm and 143cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 84cm.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.