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Respiratory Diagnostic Suite

Northampton General Hospital, Cliftonville, Northampton, NN1 5BD

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Getting To (Respiratory Diagnostic Suite)

  • 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 the Respiratory Diagnostic Suite is via the Cliftonville Entrance.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • The Respiratory Diagnostic Suite is located within Area D, along the corridor ahead as you enter via the Cliftonville Entrance.
  • The Respiratory Diagnostic Suite is approximately 30m from the Cliftonville Entrance.
  • Enter the hospital via the Cliftonville entrance and proceed straight ahead, going past the reception.
  • Continue towards the end of the corridor and the entrance to the Respiratory Diagnostic Suite is located on the right.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access 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 toilet with adaptations (with right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Cliftonville Entrance - Accessible Parking and Drop-Off)

  • 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
  • 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.

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.

Department / Service (Respiratory Diagnostic Suite)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Respiratory Diagnostic Suite is located in Area D, along the corridor ahead as you enter via the Cliftonville Entrance.
    • 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 114cm.
    • There is a single automatic 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 towards you.
    • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 96cm.
    • The width of the opening is 98cm.
    • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 114cm.
  • 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: a steep ramp to access the corridor on the left side of the suite.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors.
    • Some 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.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: a standard toilet.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations is located on the first floor of Area D, off the right side corridor.

Reception (Respiratory Diagnostic Suite Reception)

  • The reception is located to the right as you enter the suite.
  • The distance from the Respiratory Diagnostic Suite entrance is 2m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 109cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 85cm.
  • 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.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • 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 with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.

Consultation / Medical Room (Consulting Room 5)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Consulting Room 5.
  • The room is located along the corridor on the left side of the suite.
  • The most accessible route to the room has a steep ramp or slope 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 has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • 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 190cm.
  • 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.

Room (Meeting Room)

  • The room is located along the corridor on the left side of the suite.
  • The distance from the Respiratory Diagnostic Suite entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has a steep ramp or slope 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 has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • 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 medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
  • The desks are fixed.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • 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.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Patient Toilet)

  • The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located to the left as you enter the suite.
  • The distance from the Respiratory Diagnostic Suite entrance is 2m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • 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 83cm.
  • 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 lever mixer tap.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.