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Mobile MRI Scanner

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

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Getting To (Mobile MRI Scanner)

  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge bays (Car Park 5) has a steep ramp or slope.
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  • Access to the Mobile MRI Scanner is via the Acute General Medical Unit, Radiology and Emergency Assessment Unit entrance.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • The Mobile MRI Scanner is located to the left as you enter the Acute General Medical Unit, Radiology and Emergency Assessment Unit entrance.
  • The Mobile MRI Scanner is approximately 2m from the the Acute General Medical Unit, Radiology and Emergency Assessment Unit entrance.
  • Enter via the Acute General Medical Unit, Radiology and Emergency Assessment Unit entrance.
    Turn right and follow the corridor ahead, passing through the Radiology department entrance.
    Turn left at the end of the corridor and continue ahead until you reach the Radiology reception.
    After checking in for your appointment here, turn around and follow the corridor you just came through back towards the Acute General Medical Unit, Radiology and Emergency Assessment Unit entrance, following signage for 'Mobile MRI Scanner'.
    The Mobile MRI Scanner is located ahead and to the right as you reach this entrance.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring along the route is shiny .
  • There are resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
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Parking (Car Park 5 - Short Stay Only)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located immediately in front of the hospital building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of block paving.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 232cm (width) x 468cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 105cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 25m from the main hospital entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
    • This is a short stay car park. Visitors are only allowed to park for 20 minutes.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located immediately in front of the main hospital entrance.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.
    • The maximum stay for the drop off point is 5 minutes.

Entrance (Acute General Medical Unit, Radiology and Emergency Assessment Unit)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the hospital building, to the left of the main hospital entrance.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not 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 steep gradient.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 87cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 152cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • This entrance gives access to the main hospital corridor leading to the Acute General Medical Unit, Radiology and Emergency Assessment Unit as well as other wards and departments.

Entrance (Radiology)

  • This entrance is located on the right after entering via the Acute General Medical Unit, Radiology and Emergency Assessment Unit entrance.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key pad at a height of 121cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 137cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors .
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 176cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.

Reception (Radiology)

  • The reception is located on the left after entering the Radiology department.
  • The distance from the Radiology entrance is 13m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 100cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
  • The reception has windows.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • 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.

Seating Area (Mobile MRI Scanner)

  • The seating area is located just before the Mobile MRI Scanner entrance.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • The width of the opening is 95cm.
  • 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 and chairs without armrests.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Department / Service (Mobile MRI Scanner)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Mobile MRI Scanner is located to the left as you enter the Acute General Medical Unit, Radiology and Emergency Assessment Unit entrance.
    • View information on opening times.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a bell at a height of 149cm.
    • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 112cm.
  • 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 no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: desks.
    • Some tables are fixed.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations is located in the Medical Block.

Imaging Room (Mobile MRI Scanner)

  • The room surveyed was; the Mobile MRI Scanner.
  • The room is located ahead as you enter the department.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • Changing Room View
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 70cm.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a twist lock.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 93cm (width) x 57cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There are no wall mounted grab rails.
    • There is a seated bench available.
    • The seat/chair is 47cm from the floor.
    • There is no assistance bell.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Imaging Room View
    • There is pictorial and 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 medium visual contrast.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the opening is 100cm.
    • 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 flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • The treatment table is wall mounted and height adjustable.
    • 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.