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Getting To (Radiology)

• The most accessible route from Car Park 5 - Short Stay Only has a steep ramp or slope.
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• Access to Radiology 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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• Radiology is located on the right after passing through the Acute General Medical Unit, Radiology and Emergency Assessment Unit entrance.
• Radiology is approximately 8m from the Acute General Medical Unit, Radiology and Emergency Assessment Unit entrance.
• Enter the hospital via the Acute General Medical Unit, Radiology and Emergency Assessment Unit entrance.
  Turn right and the Radiology department will be directly ahead.
• Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access.
• 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)

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• 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.

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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.

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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.

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Department / Service (Radiology)

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• Location and Access View
  • Radiology is located on the right after entering via the Acute General Medical Unit, Radiology and Emergency Assessment Unit entrance.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Facilities and Services View
  • There are 10+ consultation/medical rooms available.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • 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.
  • The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations and standard toilets.
  • There are coloured lines on the floor to guide patients to the correct part of the department. Green is for the CT scanning area and blue and red are for x-ray. The yellow line is no longer in use.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Radiology)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located opposite reception.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
  • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located in waiting rooms 1 and 2.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Standard changing facilities are located in the red and blue X-Ray areas and in the green CT scanning area.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptions opposite reception.

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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.

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Seating Area (Waiting Room 1)

• Waiting Room 1 is in the X-Ray area at the end of the red line.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 158cm.
• 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.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
• Some chairs are fixed.
• 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 were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

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Seating Area (Waiting Room 2)

• The waiting room is next to the CT scanning area.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
• Some chairs are fixed.
• 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 were even at the time of the survey.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Bay 1)

• There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Bay 1.
• The room is located to the left of the reception desk.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• 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.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Cannulation Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Cannulation Room.
• The room is located near the CT scanning rooms.
• The most accessible route to the room has doors permanently held open.
• 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 120cm.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 89cm.
• 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: 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 were even at the time of the survey.

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Imaging Room (Ultrasound Room 1)

• The room surveyed was; Ultrasound Room 1.
• The room is located on the right after entering the department.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.

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• Imaging Room View
  • 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 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 89cm.
  • 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.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 180cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Imaging Room (X-Ray Room 1)

• The room surveyed was; X-Ray Room 1.
• The room is located ahead after entering the department.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.

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• Imaging Room View
  • 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 has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • 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 220cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
  • 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.

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Imaging Room (Mammography Room)

• The room surveyed was; Mammography Room.
• The room is located ahead then to the left after entering the department.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.

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• Imaging Room View
  • 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 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 83cm.
  • 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Imaging Room (CT Scanner Examination Room)

• The room surveyed was; 2.
• The room is located in the green CT scanning area.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.

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• Imaging Room View
  • 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 inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 242cm.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Standard Changing Room (Changing Room)

• The changing room surveyed is located in the CT Scanner area.
• The distance from the Radiology entrance is 50m.
• The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access into the changing room.
• The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 88cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• Facilities in the changing room include: a changing table/bench and a chair/stool.
• Additional features include: a mirror, a coat hook and an emergency alarm.
• The changing room has a waste bin.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Reception - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located opposite the reception desk.
  • The distance from the Radiology entrance is 11m.
  • 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 inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 163cm (width) x 360cm (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, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 107cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown rails have a low visual contrast.
  • 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low 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 86cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer 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 122cm 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 113cm 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 clinical waste bin and a pedal bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 167cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 84cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.