Access Guide
Getting To (Interventional Radiology)
- This route starts at the QPark Car Park.
- The most accessible route from here has step-free level access.
- This route also has bollards.
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- Access to this department is via the QPark Car Park Yellow Zone Main Entrance.
- There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- This department is located on level 3 of Core C, towards the end of the Medical Day Case Unit corridor.
- The department is approximately 45m from the Core C Lifts.
- Enter the hospital via the QPark Car Park Yellow Zone Main Entrance and proceed to the Welcome Centre lifts ahead.
- Take a lift to level 5.
- Exit the lift and proceed along the walkway to the right, following the yellow wayfinding line.
- Continue across the level 5 foyer, to the Core C lifts located on the right.
- Take a lift to level 3.
- Exit the lift foyer and turn left, then follow this corridor ahead.
- The entrance to the Medical Day Case Unit, Discharge Lounge, Interventional Radiology and Endoscopy Reception is located straight ahead.
- Once checked in, exit the reception area and turn right.
- Continue to the very end of this corridor and the entrance to the Medical Day Case Unit is located ahead.
- Enter the Medical Day Case Unit, proceeding along the corridor ahead.
- Continue towards the end of the unit corridor and the entrance to Interventional Radiology is located on the left.
- This route to the department has a lift.
- There are manual doors along this route.
- Some flooring is shiny along this route.
- There are resting areas along this route to the department.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia-friendly signage is not provided.
- The following toilet facilities are available along the route: a changing places facility, accessible toilet (with left hand transfer), toilets for ambulant disabled users and standard toilets.
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Parking (QPark Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located on the left side of the front of the building, along Grove Lane.
- The car park is sheltered.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- The height of the restriction barrier is 210cm.
- There are 60 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 241cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 129cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 7m from the QPark Car Park Yellow Zone Main Entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
- This route has bollards.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not all users.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
- There are 6 electric vehicle charging points.
- The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 260cm (width) x 450cm (depth).
- The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- You do not need an online account to use the charging point.
- Payment can be made with a credit/debit card (contactless).
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Entrance (QPark Car Park Yellow Zone Main Entrance)
- This entrance is located within the Yellow Zone of the QPark Car Park, in the centre of the building.
- The approach to the entrance has bollards.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is an intercom at a height of 120cm.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 150cm.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 125cm.
- This entrance brings you into level 0 of the hospital.
Lift (Welcome Centre Lifts)
- The lift surveyed is located ahead as you enter the hospital via the main entrance's, in the centre of the hospital building.
- The distance from the QPark Car Park Yellow Zone Main Entrance is 20m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Standard Lift
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- Level 0, level 2, level 3, level 4 and level 5 can be accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high colour contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The weight limit for the lift is 1275kg.
- The control buttons have a varying colour contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 110cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 196cm (width) x 137cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
- The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
- The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an intercom hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
Lift (Core C Lifts)
- The lift surveyed is located on level 5 and in the front left corner of the hospital building.
- The distance from the Welcome Centre lifts is 40m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
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Standard Lift
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- Level 2, level 3, level 4, level 5, level 6, level 7, level 8 and level 9 can be accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high colour contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The weight limit for the lift is 1275kg.
- The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 110cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 196cm (width) x 137cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
- The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
- The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and an intercom hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
- There is a very easy slope in front of the lifts.
- These lifts can only be accessed on level 5 by using the Welcome Centre lifts.
Entrance (Medical Day Case Unit, Discharge Lounge Reception and Wait Entrance)
- This entrance is located along the corridor to the left as you exit the Core C lifts on level 3.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors open towards you.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 174cm.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
Reception (Medical Day Case Unit, Discharge Lounge, Interventional Radiology and Endoscopy Reception)
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Location
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- The reception is located ahead as you enter through the Medical Day Case Unit, Discharge Lounge Reception and Wait entrance.
- The distance from the Medical Day Case Unit, Discharge Lounge Reception and Wait entrance is 7m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 113cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
- The reception has windows which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 106cm to 130cm from the floor.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- There is some 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 sofas.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
Entrance (Medical Day Case Unit and Discharge Lounge Entrance)
- This entrance is located along the corridor to the left as you exit in the Core C lifts on level 3.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is an intercom at a height of 105cm.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors open towards you.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 174cm.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 110cm.
Department Service (Interventional Radiology)
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Location and Access
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- Interventional Radiology is located on level 3 of Core C, towards the end of the Medical Day Case Unit corridor.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors open away from you.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 170cm.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- Doors are held open along circulation routes.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
- The flooring is shiny.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
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Facilities and Services
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- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and desks.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Toilet and Changing Facilities (Interventional Radiology)
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
- The toilets with adaptations are located at the front of the corridor on the right side of Interventional Radiology.
- The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
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Washroom and Shower Facilities
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- The washroom facilities with adaptations are located ahead and to the left as you enter Interventional Radiology.
Seating Area (Patient Waiting Area)
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Location and Access
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- The patient waiting area is located at the end of the corridor on the left side of Interventional Radiology.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access to this area.
- There is an opening without doors.
- The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- 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.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Consultation / Medical Room (Room 38)
- There are 10 consultation/medical rooms available.
- The room surveyed was Room 38.
- The room is located ahead and to the right as you enter Interventional Radiology.
- The distance from the Interventional Radiology entrance is 6m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is numbered signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door is easy to open.
- There is a locked extension leaf.
- The width of the opening is 88cm.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 207cm.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this 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.
Consultation / Medical Room (Room 43)
- There are 10 consultation/medical rooms available.
- The room is located along the corridor on the left side of Interventional Radiology.
- The distance from the Interventional Radiology entrance is 20m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is numbered signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door is easy to open.
- There is a locked extension leaf.
- The width of the opening is 88cm.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 195cm.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this 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.
Imaging Room (Interventional Room)
- The room surveyed was Interventional Room.
- The room is located along the corridor on the right side of Interventional Radiology.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Imaging Room
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- 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.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- There is an open extension leaf.
- The width of the opening is 132cm.
- The door has a low colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
- The treatment table is wall mounted and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 217cm.
- Furniture available in this room includes: 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.
Imaging Room (Fluoroscopy Room)
- The room surveyed was Fluoroscopy Room.
- The room is located at the front of the corridor on the right side of Interventional Radiology.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Imaging Room
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- 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.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- There is a locked extension leaf.
- The width of the opening is 85cm.
- The door has a low colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
- The treatment table is wall mounted and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 231cm.
- Furniture available in this room includes: 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.
Bathroom with Adaptations (Shower and Toilet)
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Location and Access
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- The bathroom surveyed is located ahead and to the left as you enter Interventional Radiology.
- The distance from the Interventional Radiology entrance is 5m.
- The most accessible route to the bathroom room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the bathroom are 342cm (width) x 190cm (depth).
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The lateral transfer space on the left is 178cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- The lateral transfer space on the right is 86cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a wall sensor flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the left transfer side.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The vertical grab rails have a medium colour contrast.
- There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The dropdown grab rails have a medium colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- The toilet roll holder cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 95cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a push tap.
- The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a medium colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 91cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 125cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a long 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 bathroom has a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 120cm and 169cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- The bathroom has a wheel in shower.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
- There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
- The shower controls are push.
- There is a shower seat.
- The shower seat is 47cm from the floor.
- There are grab rails for the shower.
- The grab rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
- There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located at the front of the corridor on the right side of Interventional Radiology.
- The distance from the Interventional Radiology entrance is 20m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 145cm (width) x 218cm (depth).
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 79cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a wall sensor flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 95cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a push tap.
- The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a medium colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 92cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 125cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- 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 pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 120cm and 169cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
