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Renal Unit

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

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Getting To (Renal Unit)

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 (F Ward/Renal Unit)

  • This entrance is located on the ground floor, on the right hand corridor after passing main reception.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 117cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 118cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 153cm.
  • 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 168cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 113cm.

Department / Service (Renal Unit)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Renal Unit is located on the ground floor, within F Ward.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 112cm.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 123cm.
    • 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 84cm.
    • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 111cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: height adjustable tables.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Renal Unit)

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

Seating Area (Treatment Area Entrance)

  • The seating is located on the right immediately after entering the treatment 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 some 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.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • 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.

Consultation / Medical Room (Treatment Area)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Treatment Area.
  • The room is located ahead as you enter the unit.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open outwards.
  • The width of the opening is 168cm.
  • 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.
  • Some 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 192cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: height adjustable tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Consultation / Medical Room (Treatment Room)

  • There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Treatment Room.
  • The room is located on the right after entering the unit.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 126cm.
  • 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 192cm.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: height adjustable 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.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the left as you enter the unit.
    • The distance from the Renal Unit 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 written text and pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 239cm (width) x 158cm (depth) and there is not 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 124cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button 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 high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 44cm 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 medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 44cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 81cm 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 141cm 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 an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a pedal bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 144cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The shower within this toilet is permanently out of use.