You are on Overview (Antrim Area Hospital). Skip to the next section.

Overview (Antrim Area Hospital)

Collapse all Expand all

• About View
  • This is an acute hospital with multiple services available.
  • Facilities available in the venue include: a pharmacy, a chapel, a hospital shop, a cash office, Ground Floor Coffee Bar and Loughview Restaurant.
  • View information on opening times
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • There is a drop-off point.
  • The nearest train station is Antrim Train Station.
  • The nearest bus station is Antrim Bus Centre.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
  • View information on getting here (opens new tab) .
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the most accessible entrance.
  • There are 2 main entrances at Antrim Area Hospital which are located at the front of the main hospital building.
    One entrance has an automatic door and one has a revolving door.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: there is a slight ramp to access the Pre-Admission Unit and Ward C7 on Level C of the main hospital building.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
  • Levels A, B and C can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
  • British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
  • Documents are available in the following formats: Braille (on request), large print (on request) and different languages (on request).
  • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Additional facilities/services include: an ATM machine, phone charging points and Wi-Fi.
  • Staff receive the following training: manual handling training.

You are on Parking (Main Entrance - Blue Badge Holders and Drop Off Only). Skip to the next section.

Parking (Main Entrance - Blue Badge Holders and Drop Off Only)

Collapse all Expand all

• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front of the main hospital entrance.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of block paving.
  • There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 424cm (width) x 490cm (depth).
  • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
  • 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 7m from the main hospital entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays and inside the main building.
  • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located at the entrance to the car park, on the left.
  • There is a 15 minute maximum wait time at this drop off point.

You are on Parking (Car Park 1 - Main Patient and Visitor Car Park). Skip to the next section.

Parking (Car Park 1 - Main Patient and Visitor Car Park)

Collapse all Expand all

• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front of the main hospital building.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 15+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 25m from the main hospital entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes.
  • 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 not free for all users.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Payment machines are located outside the main hospital entrance and inside the hospital building.
  • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

You are on Getting To (Breast Screening Centre). Skip to the next section.

Getting To (Breast Screening Centre)

• The Breast Screening Centre is/are located on level A of the hospital.
• Access to the Breast Screening Centre is via the Main Entrance.
• Enter via the Main Entrance and take the lifts on the right down to level A. Exit the lift and turn right. Follow the corridor to the first set of doors on the left signed Breast Screening Centre and Ward A2. Turn down this corridor and continue to the end. The entrance to the Breast Screening Centre is located on the left.
• There is step free access, via lift, to the Breast Screening Centre.
• The Breast Screening Centre is approximately 55m from the main lifts.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.

You are on Entrance (Main Hospital Entrance - Automatic Door). Skip to the next section.

Entrance (Main Hospital Entrance - Automatic Door)

• This entrance is located at the front of the main hospital building, to the right of the revolving doors.
• 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 a very easy slope at the entrance.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• There is a push pad at a height of 100cm.
• The width of the opening is 119cm.
• The door has a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 104cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.
• This entrance gives access to Level B of the main hospital building.

You are on Lift (Main Lifts - 1 and 2). Skip to the next section.

Lift (Main Lifts - 1 and 2)

• The lift surveyed is located immediately to the right as you enter via the main hospital entrance.
• The distance from the main hospital entrance is 4m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• Level A, B and C 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 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 130cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 148cm (width) x 290cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile 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 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 are of a similar size.

You are on Stairs (Main Lifts - 1 and 2). Skip to the next section.

Stairs (Main Lifts - 1 and 2)

• The stairs surveyed are located to the right as you enter via the main hospital entrance, beyond the Main Lifts (1 and 2).
• There are double automatic doors to access the stairwell.
• Level A, B and C can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps have low visual contrast markings and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the highest step is 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• The height of the push pad to operate the automatic doors is 95cm.

You are on Entrance (Ward A2 and Breast Screening Centre). Skip to the next section.

Entrance (Ward A2 and Breast Screening Centre)

Collapse all Expand all

• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on level A of the hospital.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 169cm.

You are on Opening Times (Breast Screening Centre). Skip to the next section.

Opening Times (Breast Screening Centre)

• Monday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Thursday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Friday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

You are on Department / Service (Breast Screening Centre). Skip to the next section.

Department / Service (Breast Screening Centre)

Collapse all Expand all

• Department / Service Access View
  • The Breast Screening Centre is located on level A of the hospital.
  • There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm .
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 134cm (4ft 5in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 132cm (4ft 4in).
  • There is level access throughout the department/service.
  • There is clear signage on the department/service.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is some flooring in the department/service which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is some flooring in the department/service which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • The department/service does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Department / Service Facilities View
  • This department/service has; consultation rooms, a waiting room/area, a main reception and standard toilet facilities.
  • There are 4 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
  • A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
  • A mobile hoist is available from another department/service.
  • There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on level B of the main hospital corridor.
  • There are standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
• Comments View
  • The Breast Screening Centre works along side Outpatients 6 and the waiting areas for both departments are connected.

You are on Reception (Breast Screening Centre). Skip to the next section.

Reception (Breast Screening Centre)

Collapse all Expand all

• Reception View
  • The reception point is located directly in front of you as you enter the department.
  • The reception point is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Breast Screening Centre entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
  • The height of the reception counter is low (76cm or lower) .
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
• Comments View
  • There is a hand sanitiser to the right of the reception which is 125cm from the floor.

You are on Waiting Room / Area (Breast Screening Centre). Skip to the next section.

Waiting Room / Area (Breast Screening Centre)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 6m from the Breast Screening Centre entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is a/are door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
• The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The surface height of the lowest table is 33cm.
• The surface height of the highest table is 74cm.
• The tables do contrast visually with the floor.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Announcements are in person.
• The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
• There is a television.
• Subtitles are available.
• Vending machines are not available.
• A water dispenser is not available.
• There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Collapse all Expand all

• Comments View
  • Social distancing is in place within this waiting room.

You are on Imaging Room (Mammography Room). Skip to the next section.

Imaging Room (Mammography Room)

• This section describes the Mammography Room Room(s), located on the main department corridor.
• There is / are 2 Mammography Room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Mammography Room 2.
• This room is not accessed via a changing room.

Collapse all Expand all

• Imaging Room View
  • There is step free access into the imaging room.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) has/have a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
  • A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
  • The width of the door is 76cm.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the imaging room.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is not a bed / couch.
  • The room does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the imaging room.
  • The lighting levels in the imaging room are low to moderate.
• Comments View
  • Have not answered the distance questions as with consultation rooms not relevant and would be from changing rooms anyway.

You are on Imaging Room (Ultrasound Room). Skip to the next section.

Imaging Room (Ultrasound Room)

• This section describes the Ultrasound Room Room(s), located on the main department corridor.
• There is / are 2 ultrasound Room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Ultrasound Room 2.
• This room is not accessed via a changing room.

Collapse all Expand all

• Imaging Room View
  • There is step free access into the imaging room.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) has/have a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
  • A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
  • The width of the door is 86cm.
  • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the imaging room.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is a bed / couch.
  • The bed / couch is adjustable.
  • A mobile hoist can be brought in from another department.
  • There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
  • The room does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the imaging room.
  • The lighting levels in the imaging room are low to moderate.
  • The lighting in this room is very low.
• Comments View
  • Have not answered the distance questions as with consultation rooms not relevant and would be from changing rooms anyway.

You are on Standard Changing Cubicle / Room. Skip to the next section.

Standard Changing Cubicle / Room

• The changing cubicle/room is located on the department corridor.
• The changing cubicle/room is 10m from the waiting room/area.
• There is step-free access to the changing cubicle/room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 59cm.
• The type of flooring in the room is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the cubicle/room.
• There are chairs without armrests.
• The changing cubicle area contains 3 identical changing cubicles.
• There is a/are coat hook(s) available.
• There is a/are coat hook(s) 162cm from the floor.
• There is not an emergency alarm in the changing cubicle/room.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• The width of the door into the cubicle area is 79cm.

You are on Standard Toilet(s). Skip to the next section.

Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

Collapse all Expand all

• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located on the department corridor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the Breast Screening Centre entrance.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • Toilet seats do not have a high visual contrast.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The visual contrast of the horizontal wall mounted grab rail(s) in the ambulant cubicle(s) is high.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The visual contrast of the vertical wall mounted grab rails in the ambulant cubicle(s) is high.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 76cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above and to the right of the basin.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

You are on Related Access Guides. Skip to the next section.

Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Getting To And Getting Around Antrim Area Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
• Antrim Area Hospital - Parking link (new tab) - click here.
• Antrim Area Hospital - Entrances link (new tab) - click here.
• Antrim Area Hospital - Toilets link (new tab) - click here.