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Programmed Treatment Unit

Antrim Area Hospital, Bush Road, Antrim, BT41 2RL

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Getting To (Programmed Treatment Unit)

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

  • 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.

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.

Department / Service (Programmed Treatment Unit)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Programmed Treatment Unit is located on Level B.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors open away from you.
    • The doors require effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 170cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Programmed Treatment Unit)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located ahead and to the right after entering the Programmed Treatment Unit.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.

Reception (Programmed Treatment Unit Reception)

  • The reception is located on the right as you enter the Programmed Treatment Unit.
  • The distance from the Programmed Treatment Unit entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 74cm.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • 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.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.

Consultation / Medical Room (Single Room)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Single Room.
  • The room is located ahead and to the right after entering the Programmed Treatment Unit.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 131cm.
  • 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 door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • 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 high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 180cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: height adjustable 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.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Consultation / Medical Room (Treatment Area)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; the Treatment Area.
  • The room is located on the left as you enter the Programmed Treatment Unit.
  • 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.
  • 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 193cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and armchairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: height adjustable tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located ahead and to the right after entering the Programmed Treatment Unit.
    • The distance from the Programmed Treatment Unit entrance is 13m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • 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 door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 151cm (width) x 233cm (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.
    • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high 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 medium 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 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 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 98cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 128cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a pedal bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.