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Mayflower Suite / Cardiac Physiology

Horton General Hospital, Oxford Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9AL

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Getting To (Mayflower Suite / Cardiac Physiology)

Parking (Car Park 1 - Blue Badge Holders Only)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the left side of the hospital building, off Hightown Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of block paving.
    • There are 7 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 228cm (width) x 445cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 100cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 15m from the Acute General Medical Unit entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes, uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located at the side of the car park.
    • 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).
    • The car parks at Horton General Hospital are ANPR controlled.
    • Blue Badge holders must register their vehicle against their Blue Badge at the payment machines on exit, as well as displaying their Blue Badge in their vehicle's windscreen.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Mayflower Suite/Cardiac Physiology)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the 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 a very easy ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 3 steps with a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • 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 width of the opening is 75cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Department / Service (Mayflower Suite / Cardiac Physiology)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Mayflower Suite / Cardiac Physiology is located on the south western side of the hospital site.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open and narrow aisles (less than 120cm).
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Some signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 4 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Mayflower Suite / Cardiac Physiology)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the right as you enter the department.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.

Reception (Mayflower Suite / Cardiac Physiology)

  • The reception is located on the right after entering the building.
  • The distance from the Mayflower Suite / Cardiac Physiology entrance is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 119cm.
  • 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 which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • 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.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.

Consultation / Medical Room (Consulting Room 1)

  • There are 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Consulting Room 1.
  • The room is located at the end of the left hand corridor after entering the unit.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
  • 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 77cm.
  • 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 walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and 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.

Consultation / Medical Room (Examination Room 1)

  • There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Examination Room 1.
  • The room is located at the end of the left hand corridor after entering the building.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
  • There is no 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 77cm.
  • 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 walls and floor have a medium 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 without armrests.
  • 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 (Nurse Treatment Room)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Nurse Treatment Room.
  • The room is located along the left hand corridor after entering the building.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
  • 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 77cm.
  • 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.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • 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 (ECG Room)

  • There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; ECG Room.
  • The room is located ahead and to the left after entering the department.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is no 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 has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
  • 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 walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 192cm.
  • 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.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the right after entering the department.
    • The distance from the Mayflower Suite / Cardiac Physiology entrance is 4m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 215cm (width) x 240cm (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 145cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the 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 38cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 84cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 77cm 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 129cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 122cm 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 no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a pedal bin and a clinical waste 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.