Access Guide
Overview (Clinical Research Facility)
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About
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- This is a Clinical Research Facility.
- Services available in the venue include: Research rooms.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue shares a car park which has Blue Badge parking available.
- The nearest train station is Oxford Train Station.
- The nearest bus station is Oxford Bus Station.
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is no hearing assistance system.
- A BSL interpreter can be provided with notice given in advance of your visit.
Braille, large print, Makaton and different languages are available on request but this is not possible for all documents. - There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
Toilet and Changing Facilities (Clinical Research Facility)
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located along the main corridor.
- The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
- The shared toilet facilities are located within the bathroom.
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Washroom and Shower Facilities
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- The shower facilities which have adaptations are located at the rear of the department.
Parking (Warneford Hospital)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located off Roosevelt Drive.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 2 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 230cm (width) x 390cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 24m from the Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope and bollards.
- There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
- Payment machines are located at the rear of the car park.
- There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There is a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (185cm x 210cm).
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Entrance (Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility)
- This entrance is located at the front of the building.
- The approach to the entrance has bollards.
- 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 slight gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
- There is an intercom at a height of 135cm.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 101cm.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
- The locked door can be opened on request.
- The doors open towards you.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 77cm.
- The doors have a medium visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 102cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Reception (Clinical Research Facility)
- The reception is located to the right from the Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility entrance.
- The distance from the Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility entrance is 1m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 81cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the desk.
- The reception has glazed screens.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- 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 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.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The width of the door to the waiting area is 78cm.
Getting Around (Clinical Research Facility)
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- Access throughout may include doors permanently held open and manual doors.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Outdoor Spaces (Garden)
- The following is available in this area: gardens.
- Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, grass and paving slabs.
- There are no footpaths.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the majority of the garden is sloped.
- There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
- The first doors to access the garden are double (one side locked), heavy and open away from you (push).
The width of the door is 75cm.
The second doors to access the garden are double (one side locked), heavy and open away from you (push).
The width of the door is 71cm.
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Outdoor Spaces (Courtyard)
- The following is available in this area: a courtyard.
- Outdoor areas consist of paving slabs.
- There are footpaths throughout.
- The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: seating area.
- The following areas have stepped access: seating area.
- There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
- The door to access the courtyard is single, light and opens away from you (push).
The width of the door is 86cm.
The height of the step is 19cm.
The width of the ramp is 120cm.
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Consultation / Medical Room (Research Room 1)
- There are 8 consultation/medical rooms available.
- The room surveyed was; Research Room 1.
- The room is located along the main corridor.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 79cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- 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 medium visual contrast.
- The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 218cm.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- The tables are 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.
Consultation / Medical Room (Research Room 2)
- There are 8 consultation/medical rooms available.
- The room surveyed was; Research Room 2.
- The room is located along the main corridor.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 74cm.
- The gap to access the room is 78cm.
- 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 walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 220cm.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- The tables are 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.
Consultation / Medical Room (Research Room 5)
- There are 8 consultation/medical rooms available.
- The room surveyed was; Research Room 5.
- The room is located along the main corridor.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 77cm.
- 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 walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 220cm.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- Some tables are 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.
Consultation / Medical Room (Research Room 6)
- There are 8 consultation/medical rooms available.
- The room surveyed was; Research Room 6.
- The room is located at the rear of the department.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 77cm.
- 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 walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- The treatment table is free standing at a fixed height.
- The length of the treatment table is 195cm.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- The tables are 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.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Consultation / Medical Room (Research Room 8)
- There are 8 consultation/medical rooms available.
- The room surveyed was; Research Room 8.
- The room is located at the rear of the department.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 81cm.
- 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 medium visual contrast.
- The treatment table is free standing at a fixed height.
- The length of the treatment table is 230cm.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: 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.
Bathroom with Adaptations (Wheel in Shower)
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Location and Access
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- The bathroom surveyed is located at the rear of the department.
- The distance from the Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility entrance is 23m.
- The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
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Dimensions and Features
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- There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
- There is a push button flush on the right as you face the toilet.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 93cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 79cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a push tap.
- There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 103cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 128cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a push button emergency alarm.
- There is no mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The bathroom has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- The bathroom has a wheel-in shower.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a fixed height shower head.
- The shower controls are push.
- There is a shower seat.
- The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located along the main corridor.
- The distance from the Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility entrance is 5m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the door opening is 77cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 220cm (width) x 260cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 110cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 79cm 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 medium visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 92cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 97cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a push button emergency alarm.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
- The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary 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.
