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Breast Screening

Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Windmill Road, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7HE

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Getting To (Breast Screening)

Parking (Main Patient and Visitor Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the hospital building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of block paving.
    • There are 9 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 229cm (width) x 469cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 156cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 58m from the main hospital entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope and uneven surfaces.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
    • Blue Badge holders must register their number plate with reception within 30 minutes of arrival, and keep their Blue Badge on display on their vehicle's windscreen at all times to avoid any fines.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located inside the venue.
    • 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 park at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre is ANPR controlled.
    • Users should pay on exit at the machines or via the JustPark app.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located in front of the main hospital entrance, and on the left side of the hospital building.

Entrance (Side Entrance)

  • This entrance is located to the right side of the hospital building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not 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 slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going up.
  • The ramp leads up to a level external walkway which takes you to the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open both ways.
  • The width of the opening is 212cm.
  • 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 ground floor corridor of the main hospital building.

Entrance (NIHR Clinical Trial Unit and Breast Screening)

  • This entrance is located ahead and on the right when entering the Side Entrance.
  • 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 114cm.
  • There is a buzzer at a height of 118cm.
  • 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 away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.

Department / Service (Breast Screening)

  • Location and Access View
    • Breast Screening is located on the ground floor of the hospital.
    • 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 113cm.
    • 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 towards you.
    • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 112cm.
    • The width of the opening is 80cm.
    • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 112cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • 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 were even at the time of the survey.
  • 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: tables.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Breast Screening)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located at the rear of the department in the waiting area.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.

Reception (Breast Screening)

  • The reception is located on the left when entering the department .
  • The distance from the Breast Screening entrance is 1m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 121cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Seating Area (Waiting Area)

  • The waiting area is located ahead when entering the department, past the reception desk.
  • 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 a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • Location and Access View
    • The door is permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • 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.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • 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 is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Imaging Room (Breast Screening)

  • The room surveyed was; Breast Screening.
  • The room is located at the rear of the department.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • 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 78cm.
    • 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.
    • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
    • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
    • Some tables are fixed.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There may be background noise in this room.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Standard Changing Room (Breast Screening)

  • The changing room surveyed is located within the Breast Screening imaging room.
  • The distance from the imaging room entrance is 1m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Facilities in the changing room include: a chair/stool.
  • Additional features include: a mirror, coat hooks and a shelf.
  • The changing room has a pedal bin.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the rear of the waiting area.
    • The distance from the Breast Screening entrance is 18m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens both ways and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • 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 medium visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 215cm (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 67cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • 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 106cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm 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 medium visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 120cm 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 121cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a full length 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 waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 136cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.