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Theatre Direct Admissions

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

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Getting To (Theatre Direct Admissions)

Drop-off Point (Theatre Direct Admissions - Drop Off Only)

  • There is a designated drop-off point available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located outside the Theatre Direct Admissions building.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.
  • This is a drop off zone only, patients are not allowed to wait at any time.

Entrance (Theatre Direct Admissions)

  • This entrance is located to the left side of the Theatre Direct Admissions outbuilding.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • 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 a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 90cm.
  • The width of the opening is 135cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 90cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Department / Service (Theatre Direct Admissions)

  • Location and Access View
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
    • The 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 not provided.
    • Some signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • 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 following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Theatre Direct Admissions)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located immediately on the left after you enter Theatre Direct Admissions.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.

Reception (Theatre Direct Admissions)

  • The reception is located immediately on the right as you enter Theatre Direct Admissions.
  • The distance from the Theatre Direct Admissions entrance is 4m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 117cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Consultation / Medical Room (Clinic Room)

  • There are 9 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Clinic Room 9.
  • The room is located to the rear of the department and on the right.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 149cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 71cm.
  • There is not 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 185cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Seating Area (Waiting Area)

  • The waiting area is located to the rear of the department, opposite the clinic rooms.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • Patients usually wait here to be taken into theatre by a member of staff.

Toilet with Adaptations (Female - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located immediately to the left as you enter Theatre Direct Admissions.
    • The distance from the Theatre Direct Admissions entrance is 9m.
    • 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 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 87cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • 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 225cm (width) x 270cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 103cm (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 high visual contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 43cm 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 100cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm 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 105cm 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 116cm 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 no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a pedal bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hook is 167cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • The height of the flip-down seat is 54cm.
      There is a similar male toilet available.