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Getting To (Nuclear Medicine)

• 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 2, in Core D.
• The department is approximately 10m from the Core D 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 blue wayfinding line.
• Continue across the level 5 foyer, then turn left.
• Follow this walkway to the very end, proceed through the automatic doors into Core D and the Core D lifts are located straight ahead.
• Take a lift to level 2.
• Exit the lift foyer and the entrance to Nuclear Medicine is located ahead and on the right.
• This route to the department has a lift.
• There is a manual door 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), accessible toilet (with right hand transfer), toilets for ambulant disabled users and standard toilets.
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Parking (QPark Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • 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.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not all users.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • 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).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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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.

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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 View
  • 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.

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Lift (Core D Lifts)

• The lift surveyed is located on level 5 and in the rear left corner of the hospital building.
• The distance from the Welcome Centre lifts is 80m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are manual doors along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • Level 2, level 3, level 4, level 5 and level 6 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 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.
  • Only the right lift (lift 2) gives access to level 6.
  • These lifts can only be accessed on level 5 by using the Welcome Centre lifts.

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Reception (Nuclear Medicine Reception)

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• Location View
  • The reception is located just before the entrance to Nuclear Medicine, on the left.
  • The distance from the Nuclear Medicine entrance is 2m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 113cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk, but it was obstructed at the time of the survey.
  • The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • 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 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, chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

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Department Service (Nuclear Medicine)

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• Location and Access View
  • Nuclear Medicine is located on level 2 of Core D.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is an exit button that is 110cm high.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There are no doors 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.
• Facilities and Services View
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Nuclear Medicine)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilets with adaptations are located within the Nuclear Medicine reception waiting area, to the left as you enter Nuclear Medicine and at the end of the Nuclear Medicine corridor, on the left.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located within the Nuclear Medicine reception waiting area.
• Changing Facilities View
  • Changing facilities with adaptations are located at the front of the Nuclear Medicine corridor, on the right.
  • Standard changing facilities are located halfway along the Nuclear Medicine corridor, on the left.

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Seating Area (Hot Wait)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Hot Wait seating are is located ahead as you enter Nuclear Medicine.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access to this area.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
• Seating Area View
  • 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.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • 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.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Room 1 - Clinical Exam)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was Room 1 - Clinical Exam.
• The room is located at the front of the Nuclear Medicine corridor, on the left.
• The distance from the Nuclear Medicine entrance is 8m.
• 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 requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 90cm.
• 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 200cm.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this room includes: tables and desks.
• 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.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Room 3 - Injection)

• There are 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was Room 3 - Injection.
• The room is located at the front of the Nuclear Medicine corridor, on the left.
• The distance from the Nuclear Medicine entrance is 10m.
• 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 requires effort to open.
• There is a locked extension leaf.
• The width of the opening is 84cm.
• 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.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests.
• 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.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Room 5 - Inpatient Bay)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was Room 5 - Inpatient Bay.
• The room is located towards the end of the Nuclear Medicine corridor, on the left.
• The distance from the Nuclear Medicine 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 requires effort to open.
• There is a locked extension leaf.
• The width of the opening is 84cm.
• 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 196cm.
• Seating available in this 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Imaging Room (Gamma Camera Room A)

• The room surveyed was Gamma Camera Room A.
• The room is located halfway along the Nuclear Medicine corridor, on the left.
• 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 View
  • 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 requires effort to open.
  • There is a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • 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 walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The treatment table is wall mounted and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 244cm.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • 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.

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Imaging Room (Gamma Camera Room B)

• The room surveyed was Gamma Camera Room B.
• The room is located halfway along the Nuclear Medicine corridor, on the right.
• 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 View
  • 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 requires effort to open.
  • There is a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • 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 walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The treatment table is wall mounted and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 244cm.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • 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.

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Changing Room with Adaptations (Patients)

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located at the front of the Nuclear Medicine corridor, on the right.
  • The distance from the Nuclear Medicine entrance is 13m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing 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 changing room.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • 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.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • Changing facilities available in the changing room include: a chair.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 219cm (width) x 240cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 121cm and 170cm 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.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Transfer On Both Sides)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located at the end of the Nuclear Medicine corridor, on the left.
  • The distance from the Nuclear Medicine entrance is 25m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text 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 90cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 240cm (width) x 219cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however they are obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 95cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 100cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a wall sensor flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the right 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 94cm 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 124cm 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 an unobstructed shelf.
  • 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.