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Pathology

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

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Getting To (Pathology)

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
    • This car park is for visitors, Blue Badge holders and staff permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
    • The car parks at Horton General Hospital are ANPR controlled.
    • Users should pay on exit at the machines or via the JustPark app.
    • 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 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 (Main Hospital Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the 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 ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 2 steps with no handrails.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 10cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 111cm.
  • 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.
  • This entrance gives access to the main hospital corridor.

Entrance (Pathology)

  • This entrance is located along the main hospital corridor to the right of reception.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 130cm.
  • 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 80cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Department / Service (Pathology)

  • Location and Access View
    • Pathology is located along the main hospital corridor to the right of reception.
    • 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 130cm.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
    • The locked door can be opened on request .
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 79cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There is 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 5 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and benches.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: standard toilets.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations is located along the main hospital corridor.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Pathology)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located to the left as you enter the department.

Reception (Pathology Reception)

  • The reception is located to the right as you enter the department.
  • The distance from the Pathology department entrance is 6m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 100cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has windows, glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • There is some 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 benches.

Consultation / Medical Room (DVT Clinic)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; FD 30.
  • The room is located ahead and to the right as you enter the department.
  • 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.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 115cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 74cm.
  • 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 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 185cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with 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 vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Consultation / Medical Room (Clinic Room)

  • There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Examination Room.
  • The room is located ahead as you enter 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.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 135cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 73cm.
  • 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 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 free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 185cm.
  • 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 vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Consultation / Medical Room (Phlebotomy)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Examination Room 1.
  • The room is located ahead and to the left as you enter.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 110cm.
  • 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 inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • 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.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and stools.
  • 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Male)

  • The male standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located to the left as you enter the department.
  • The distance from the Pathology department entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 73cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.