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Getting To The Hospital (Causeway Hospital Building)

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• By Road View
  • From the South East take the A26 towards Coleraine. The hospital is located off the A26 just before Coleraine.
    From the South take the A29 towards Coleraine. At Drumcroon Road roundabout take the second exit to continue along the A29 towards Coleraine. Continue along the A29, straight across 2 roundabouts. After the second roundabout the hospital is signed. At the next roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A26 and take the left hand lane. The hospital is on the left.
    From the West take the A37 towards Coleraine. At Drumcroon Road roundabout take the second exit to proceed onto the A29 towards Coleraine. Continue along the A29, straight across 2 roundabouts. After the second roundabout the hospital is signed. At the next roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A26 and take the left hand lane. The hospital is on the left.
    From the North West take the A2 towards Coleraine. On the outskirts of the town turn right onto the B201 (Wheatsheaf Road) towards Garvagh (A29) and the ring road. Proceed straight across the first roundabout and take the second exit at the next roundabout onto the A29 onto the ring road. Continue straight across the next roundabout, after which the hospital is signed. At the next roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A26 and take the left hand lane. The hospital is on the left.
    From the North East take the B17 towards Coleraine. Continue along the B17 to the outskirts of Coleraine. At the Bushmills Road roundabout take the 1st exit onto the ring road. Continue along the ring road straight across the next roundabout. At the next roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A26 and take the left hand lane. The hospital is on the left.
  • There are 2 open air car parks around the Causeway Hospital Site.
    The main car park is located directly in front of the main entrance and contains Blue Badge bays.
    There is a barrier system in place to enter and exit the car parks.
    Payment machines are located at the main entrance inside the foyer and also outside the Emergency Department entrance.
• By Bus View
  • Ulster Bus route 319b stops at the on site bus stop for the hospital.
    There is an additional bus stop on the access road to the site.
    Ulster Bus routes 171 and 178 stop at this bus stop.
  • There is an onsite bus stop.
  • The bus stop is located to the left of the main entrance, between the access road and the drop off point.
  • The bus stop is not sheltered and there is no seating.
  • The route to the hospital may require assistance due to dropped kerbs.
    The hospital main entrance is visible from the bus stop.
    There is a path leading from the bus stop to cross the main car park drop off/pick up area.
    The main car park drop off/pick up area may be busy and traffic moves from left to right.
    The bus stop is approximately 16m from the main entrance.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Coleraine Rail Station, approximately 2.0km away.
    There are several taxi services that run from the station.
    By bus the 319b service runs from the station to the hospital.
• Useful Links View
  • Google Map of Causeway Hospital location.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Route from Coleraine Rail Station to Causeway Hospital.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Translink timetables for Ulster bus services.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance (Causeway Hospital Building)

• To see the hospital map please click here (opens new tab).
• There is not a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
• There are not volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
• Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: Braille on request, large print on request, Makaton on request, different languages on request, voice recognition CD on request and audio on request.
• There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available on request.
• BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the hospital.
• Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact a member of staff.

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• Comments View
  • The meet and greet volunteers are not at either hospital at present due to COVID-19, no date has been set for their return.

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Hospital Parking (Car Park Number 1)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located in front of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does have a barrier control system.
  • The barrier controls/touchscreen can be reached from the car.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 333cm x 470cm.
  • There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point.
  • The drop-off point is located in front of the main entrance.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located at the entrance to the car park and at the payment machines in the hospital building.
  • Payment signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located in the atrium.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
• Access to the Hospital View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Comments View
  • There is a low kerb along the entire length of the drop off point.

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Getting To (Department of Radiology)

• The Department of Radiology is/are located on the ground floor of the hospital.
• Access to the Department of Radiology is via the main entrance.
• Enter the hospital via the main entrance.
  Proceed straight ahead.
  To the rear of the atrium turn right and proceed along the right hand corridor of the building.
  Proceed past the main lifts.
  Continue along the corridor, passing Outpatients 1, Outpatients 2, Chapel, and Dermatology.
  The Department of Radiology is located on the right.
• There is step free access to the Department of Radiology.
• The Department of Radiology is approximately 55m from the main entrance.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• There is 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.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 166cm (5ft 5in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 200cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 183cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• Comments View
  • There is a third set of doors.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door width is 182cm.
  • There is a fourth set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The door width is 192cm.
  • Please note that due to Covid-19 restrictions, the left hand side of the entrance is used for entering the hospital and the right hand side of the entrance is used for exiting the hospital.
  • There are hand sanitisers located at this entrance.
  • There is a hand sanitiser located at the second set of doors, between the entrance and exit doors, and another located between the third and fourth sets of doors, on the left and right hand sides of the entrance area.
  • There is clear signage for collection and drop off of wheelchairs.

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Department / Service (Department of Radiology)

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• Department / Service Access View
  • The Department of Radiology is located on the ground floor 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.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 159cm.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 118cm (3ft 10in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • There is level access along the main corridor.
  • There is clear signage on the department/service.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is 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 good.
• Department / Service Facilities View
  • This department/service has; a main reception, a waiting room/area, sub waiting areas and consultation rooms.
  • There are 8 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 accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
  • There are standard toilet facilities within this department/service.

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Entrance (Outpatients Department 1 Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the Outpatients Department 1.
  • 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 a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 125cm (4ft 1in).
  • 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 but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
• Comments View
  • This entrance is used solely for patients attending the X-Ray department on referral from the Outpatients Department 1.

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Entrance (Emergency Department Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the Emergency Department.
  • 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 a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 124cm (4ft 1in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 172cm.
• Comments View
  • This entrance is used solely for patients attending X-Ray from the Emergency Department.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located in the centre of the department, ahead as you enter via the department entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the department entrance.
  • Clear signage for the reception area/desk is 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 good.
  • The height of the reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • 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 provided in the reception area.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • The type of flooring is wood.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • The seats do not have armrests.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • 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 good.
• Comments View
  • There are social distancing markings on the floor next to the reception desk.
  • To adhere to social distancing, there is currently limited seating in the waiting area during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Waiting Room / Area (Emergency Patients Waiting Area)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 5m from the Emergency Department entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• 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.
• 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 not a television.
• Vending machines are not available.
• A water dispenser is not available.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • There is a children's table with colouring activities available from reception.

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Waiting Room / Area (CT and Ultrasound Sub Waiting Area)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 20m from the department entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• All chairs have armrests.
• There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The manoeuvring space is obstructed by stored hospital wheelchairs.
• 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 not a television.
• Vending machines are not available.
• A water dispenser is available.
• There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Imaging Room (General X-Ray)

• This section describes the General X-Ray Room(s), located in the left hand corridor of the department.
• There is / are 4 General X-Ray Room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Room 2.
• This room is accessed via a changing room.

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• Changing Room View
  • There is step free access into the changing room.
  • The changing room is approximately 6m from the reception.
  • The changing room is approximately 8m from the main waiting area.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
  • The width of the door is 69cm (2ft 3in).
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 117cm x 183cm.
  • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the changing room.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the changing room.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a drop down/tip up chair in the changing room.
  • The height of the chair from the floor is 48cm.
  • There is a/are wall mounted rail(s) in the changing room.
  • There is not a/are not dropdown rail(s) in the changing room.
  • There is a/are mirror(s) in the changing room.
  • There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s) available.
  • There is not a locker within the changing room.
  • There is not a changing bench.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon.
  • The lighting levels in the changing room are good.
  • There is not a wheel in shower.
• Imaging Room View
  • There is step free access into the imaging room.
  • The changing room is approximately 10m from the reception.
  • The changing room is approximately 12m from the main waiting area.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are single width with an open extension leaf.
  • 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 129cm.
  • There is 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 good.
• Comments View
  • The General X-Ray rooms can be entered via changing rooms, or via the main room entrance.

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Imaging Room (Dental X-Ray)

• This section describes the Dental X-Ray Room(s), located in the centre of the department.
• There is / are 1 Dental X-Ray Room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Dental X-Ray.
• This room is not accessed via a changing room.

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• Imaging Room View
  • There is step free access into the imaging room.
  • The changing room is approximately 3m from the reception.
  • The changing room is approximately 5m from the main waiting area.
  • 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 79cm.
  • 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 good.

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Imaging Room (Ultrasound)

• This section describes the Ultrasound Room(s), located to the rear of the department.
• There is / are 2 Ultrasound Room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; U1.
• This room is not accessed via a changing room.

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• Imaging Room View
  • There is step free access into the imaging room.
  • The changing room is approximately 11m from the reception.
  • The changing room is approximately 5m from the sub waiting area.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • 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 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 not sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
  • The room does not have background music playing.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the imaging room.
  • The lighting levels in the imaging room are good.

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Imaging Room (CT)

• This section describes the CT Room(s), located to the rear of the department.
• There is / are 1 CT Room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; CT.
• This room is not accessed via a changing room.

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• Imaging Room View
  • There is step free access into the imaging room.
  • The changing room is approximately 10m from the reception.
  • The changing room is approximately 4m from the sub waiting area.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • 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 85cm.
  • There is 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 good.

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Standard Changing Cubicle / Room (CT and Ultrasound)

• The changing cubicle/room is located at the rear of the department.
• The changing cubicle/room is 12m from the waiting room/area.
• The changing cubicle/room is 5m from the sub 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) for the room is/are not push pad activated.
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 66cm.
• 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 is flip down/tip up seat.
• There are 3 identical rooms in this location.
• There is a/are coat hook(s) available.
• There are coat hooks at 152cm and 159cm from the floor.
• There is a push button style of alarm in the changing cubicle/room.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located in the reception waiting area.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 17m from the department entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens inwards and outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 191cm x 251cm.
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 94cm from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 134cm.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are nappy/incontinence items bin and pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 60cm and 132cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 116cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is fair.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 98cm.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located in the reception waiting area.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 19m from the department entrance.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Toilet seats do not have a good colour contrast.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The colour contrast of the horizontal wall mounted grab rail(s) in the ambulant cubicle(s) is good.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The colour contrast of the vertical wall mounted grab rails in the ambulant cubicle(s) is good.
  • The information above relates to the female toilet. There is a different configuration of rails in the male toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser is located on the wall above the basins.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The female toilet is shown in photographs 1 - 3. The male toilet is shown in photographs 4 - 6.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The shared toilet is located in Ultrasound U1.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 27m from the department entrance.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • Toilet seats do not have a good colour contrast.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • The ambulant toilet does not have horizontal wall mounted grab rails.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The colour contrast of the vertical wall mounted grab rails in the ambulant cubicle(s) is good.
  • There is a/are dropdown rail(s) on the right as you face the ambulant toilet(s).
  • The colour contrast of the dropdown rail(s) in the ambulant cubicle(s) is good.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser is located on the wall above the basin.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • This toilet is shown in photographs 7 - 9.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor in the atrium.
  The female accessible toilet is located on the right hand side.
  The male accessible toilet is located on the left hand side.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor in the atrium.

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Related Access Guides

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