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Getting To (Radiology)

• The most accessible route from the main patient and visitor car park has a very easy slope, uneven surfaces, a dropped kerb, a dropped kerb with tactile paving and bollards.
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• Access to Radiology is via the main hospital entrance.
• There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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• Radiology is located ahead from the main hospital entrance.
• Radiology is approximately 45m from the main hospital entrance.
• Enter via the main hospital entrance and proceed ahead through the Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic and Outpatients Department - Adults entrance.
  The entrance to Radiology is on your left hand side.
• Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
• 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.
• The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer), a toilet with adaptations (with right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Main Patient and Visitor Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front of the hospital building.
  • Blue Badge holders must register their number plate with reception within 30 mins of arrival, and keep their Blue Badge on display on their vehicle's windscreen at all times, to avoid any fines.
  • 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.
• 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.
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  • 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.

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Entrance (Main Hospital Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the hospital building.
• The approach to the entrance has bollards.
• 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 slight gradient.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 170cm.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors .
• The second set of doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 170cm.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
• The minimum width between the bollards is 218cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.
• This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the main hospital building.

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Entrance (Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic, Radiology and Outpatients Department - Adults)

• This entrance is located ahead from the main hospital entrance.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 158cm.
• The 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 ground floor, ahead from the main hospital entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Some 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 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 9 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The hoist is mobile.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations is located in the Outpatients Department - Adults.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Radiology)

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• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Standard changing facilities are located next to all of the imaging rooms.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the Paediatric Changing Room - X-Ray 4.

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Reception (Radiology)

• The reception is located to the left from the Radiology entrance.
• The distance from the Radiology entrance is 5m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 115cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• 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.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

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Seating Area (Waiting Area 2 - Children's Waiting Area)

• Waiting Area 2 - Children's Waiting Area is located along the department corridor.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access.
• 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 have a high visual contrast.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: 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 no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Seating Area (Waiting Area 3 - MRI)

• Waiting Area 3 - MRI is located at the end of the department corridor.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access.
• 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 have a high visual contrast.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables and 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 no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Seating Area (DEXA - Bone Densitometry Waiting Area)

• The DEXA - Bone Densitometry Waiting Area is located to the right of the Radiology 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 130cm.
• 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.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Imaging Room (X-Ray Room)

• The room surveyed was; X-Ray 2.
• The room is located along the department corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.

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• Changing Room View
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a locking handle.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 135cm (width) x 223cm (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 44cm 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 is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 168cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The height of the flip-down seat is 50cm.
• Imaging Room View
  • There is written text and numbered 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 160cm.
  • 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 250cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • 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 (Ultrasound Room)

• The room surveyed was; Ultrasound 1.
• The room is located along the department corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.

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• Changing Room View
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a locking handle.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 130cm (width) x 192cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • A wall mounted grab rail is available.
  • The grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a chair available.
  • The seat/chair is 45cm 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 is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 168cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Imaging Room View
  • There is written text and numbered 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.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request .
  • The doors open inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • 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 190cm.
  • 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 even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Imaging Room (Fluoroscopy Room)

• The room surveyed was; Fluoroscopy Room.
• The room is located along the department corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.

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• Changing Room View
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a locking handle.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 110cm (width) x 200cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • A wall mounted grab rail is available.
  • The grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a seated bench available.
  • The seat/chair is 44cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 155cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Imaging Room View
  • There is written text 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.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request .
  • The doors open inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • 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 wall mounted at a fixed height.
  • The length of the treatment table is 220cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • 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 (MRI Suite)

• The room surveyed was; MRI Suite.
• The room is located at the end of the department corridor.
• 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 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 inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • The height of the bell is 133cm.

You are on Imaging Room (Bone Densitometry). Skip to the next section.

Imaging Room (Bone Densitometry)

• The room surveyed was; Bone Densitometry.
• The room is located along the Outpatients Department - Adults corridor, before the department entrance.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.

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• Changing Room View
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a lever twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 163cm (width) x 270cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There are no wall mounted grab rails.
  • There is a chair available.
  • The seat/chair is 51cm 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 is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 159cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Imaging Room View
  • There is written text 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.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request .
  • The doors open inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • 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 wall mounted and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 200cm.
  • 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 even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Bed Bay Area)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Bed Bay Area.
• The room is located at the end of the department corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• The width of the opening is 130cm.
• 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 190cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
• 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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Standard Changing Room (Paediatric Changing Room - X-Ray Room 4)

• The changing room surveyed is located along the department corridor.
• The distance from the Radiology entrance is 16m.
• The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
• 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 86cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• Additional features include: a mirror, a coat hook, a shelf, an emergency alarm and a baby changing table.
• The height of the baby change facility when in use is 97cm.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.