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Getting To (Dermatology Department)

• The most accessible route from the Main Patient and Visitor Car Park has slight ramps or slopes, uneven surfaces, a dropped kerb with tactile paving and a pedestrian crossing.
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• Access to the Dermatology Department is via the Main Hospital Entrance.
• There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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• The Dermatology Department is located on the ground floor of the main hospital building, along the right wing corridor.
• The Dermatology Department is approximately 55m from the Main Hospital Entrance.
• Enter via the main hospital entrance and proceed straight ahead until you reach the main staircase.
  Turn right down the right wing corridor and continue down this corridor until you reach the entrance to the Dermatology Department, Out-Patients' Department 2 and Hospital Chapel on the left.
  Go through this entrance and the Dermatology Department is located at the end of the corridor.
• Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• Some flooring along the route is shiny and patterned.
• 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; standard toilets and a toilet with adaptations (with transfer on both sides).
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Parking (Main Patient and Visitor Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in 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 signposted and have markings which are faded.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 497cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 146cm.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The nearest designated bay is 20m 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.
  • Some of the dropped kerbs from the Blue Badge bays do not have tactile paving.
    There are 2 parent and child parking bays available.
    Patients and visitors can park in any car park located around the hospital site.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for staff, 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 inside the main building.
  • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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  • There are barriers upon entry and exit to the hospital site.
    Patients and visitors must take a ticket from the barrier on arrival.
    The height of the ticket button is 117cm.
    The payment machines are currently cash only.
    The height of the payment machine controls is between 112cm-136cm.
    The ticket is needed for the exit barrier.

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Entrance (Main Hospital Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the main hospital building.
• 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 slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 175cm.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors .
• The second set of doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 145cm.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a third set of entrance doors which are double, automatic and open away from you.
  The width of the third set of doors is 186cm and the colour contrast is low.
  There is a fourth set of entrance doors which are double, automatic and open by sliding.
  The width of the doors are 193cm and the colour contrast is low.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Entrance (Dermatology Department, Out-Patients' Department 2 and Hospital Chapel Shared Entrance)

• This entrance is located on the ground floor of the main hospital building, in the right wing.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 170cm.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Department / Service (Dermatology Department)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Dermatology Department is located on the ground floor of the main hospital building, along the right wing corridor and on the left.
  • 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 120cm.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open both ways.
  • The width of the opening is 166cm.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • 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.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations and standard toilets.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Dermatology Department)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located along the department corridor and to the left.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
  • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located along the department corridor and to the right.

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Reception (Dermatology Department)

• The reception is located on the left as you enter the department.
• The distance from the Dermatology Department entrance is 7m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 113cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area.
• The flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• 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 and chairs without armrests.

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Seating Area (Corridor Waiting Area)

• The seating area is located along the main department corridor.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access into this area.

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• Seating Area View
  • 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.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Dermatology - Consultation Room)

• There are 8 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Room 6.
• The room is located straight ahead from the Dermatology Department entrance and to the right.
• 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.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 76cm.
• 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.
• 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 182cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Dermatology - Treatment Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Treatment Room 1.
• The room is located straight ahead from the Dermatology Department entrance and to the left.
• 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.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• 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 182cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: 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, with unshaded light sources.

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Entrance (Phototherapy)

• This entrance is located straight ahead from the Dermatology Department entrance.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors open both ways.
• The width of the opening is 146cm.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.

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Seating Area (Phototherapy)

• The Phototherapy seating area is located through the Phototherapy entrance and on the left.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access into this area.

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• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is not 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 and chairs without armrests.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Phototherapy - Consultation Room)

• There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Room 3.
• The room is located within the Phototherapy area, to the right.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access 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 outwards.
• The width of the opening is 78cm.
• 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 182cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
• 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, with unshaded light sources.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Phototherapy - Blood Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Blood Room.
• The room is located straight ahead from the Phototherapy Entrance.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 131cm.
• The width of the opening is 90cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: height adjustable chairs.
• The seating 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, with unshaded light sources.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Phototherapy - Treatment Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; TLO 1.
• The room is located to the left as you enter the Phototherapy area.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access 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 opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• 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.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• 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 vary due to the size of the space.
• There is a 16cm step into the phototherapy booth.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located ahead of the Dermatology Department entrance and on the left.
  • The distance from the Dermatology Department entrance is 12m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 184cm (width) x 228cm (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, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
  • The toilet seat is 45cm 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 81cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 135cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 132cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a pedal bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 133cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.