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Getting To (Radiology)

• This route starts at the Outpatients Main Entrance 2 - accessible parking and drop-off.
• The most accessible route from here has step-free level access.
• This route also has a dropped kerb without tactile paving.
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• Access to this department is via the Main Outpatients Entrance - 2.
• There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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• This department is located on floor C of the main hospital building.
• The department is approximately 20m from the Main Building lifts RHH 1 - 8.
• Enter the hospital via the Main Outpatients Entrance - 2.
• Turn right then left just after reception and follow the corridor.
• Pass the first bank of lifts and continue along the corridor into the main lift lobby.
• Take a lift to floor C.
• Exit the lift, bear left through the double doors and continue to the end of the corridor.
• Radiology is directly ahead.
• This route to the department has a lift.
• Doors are held open along this route.
• Some flooring is shiny and patterned 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: accessible toilet (with right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Main Outpatients Entrance 2 - Accessible Parking and Drop-off)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located across the access road in front of Main Outpatients entrance - 2.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 231cm (width) x 534cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 128cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 26m from Main Outpatients entrance - 2.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • There are two pedestrian crossings between the blue badge bays and the Outpatients entrance.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located across the access road in front of the Main Outpatients entrance - 2.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

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Entrance (Main Outpatients Entrance - 2)

• This entrance is located on A Road, to the left of the Multi-Storey car park.
• 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 or ramp at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 173cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors, which are push pad activated.
• The height of the push pad is 96cm.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 165cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• This entrance gives access to Floor A.

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Lift (Main Building Lifts RHH 1 - 8)

• The lift surveyed is located in the main building lift lobby.
• The distance from the Main Outpatients entrance - 2 is 72m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• Doors are held open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • Floors A to Q 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 2100kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 140cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 164cm (width) x 247cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
  • The control buttons have a high 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 even at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

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Entrance (Radiology)

• This entrance is located on floor C of the main hospital building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double manual doors.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 148cm.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.

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Department / Service (Radiology)

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• Location and Access View
  • Radiology is located on floor C of the main hospital building.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
• Getting Around View
  • 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 background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Facilities and Services View
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is a mobile hoist in this area.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Radiology)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilets with adaptations are located in the MRI area (MRI patients only), near the CT/MRI subwait, in the fluoroscopy area (fluoroscopy patients only), and near the main reception.
  • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
• Changing Facilities View
  • Standard changing facilities are located in the x-ray area, in the MRI area, and in the fluoroscopy area.

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Reception (Radiology Reception)

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• Location View
  • The reception is located to the left as you enter Radiology.
  • The distance from the Radiology entrance is 9m.
• 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 the reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 73cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds 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 108cm to 129cm from the floor.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • 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: benches.
  • Seating is fixed.

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Seating Area (CT/MRI Subwait)

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• Location and Access View
  • The seating area is located along the CT corridor.
  • 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.
• 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.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Seating is fixed.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables and height adjustable tables.
  • The tables are fixed.
  • There may be background noise in this area.

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Imaging Room (Radiography 1)

• The room surveyed was Radiography 1.
• The room is located in the floor C X-ray area.
• 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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• Changing Room View
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • There is a second door.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 120cm (width) x 155cm (depth).
  • There are no grab rails in the changing room.
  • There are no dropdown rails in the changing room.
  • 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 long mirror.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour 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 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 83cm.
  • 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 free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 205cm.
  • 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 even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Imaging Room (CT Scanner 2)

• The room surveyed was CT Scanner 2.
• The room is located along the CT scanning corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• Doors are held open along the most accessible route.

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• 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.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 158cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • 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 236cm.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is 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)

• The room surveyed was MRI.
• The room is located on floor C at the end of the MRI area.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is a manual door along the most accessible route.

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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 is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 118cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Imaging Room (Fluoroscopy 1)

• The room surveyed was Fluoroscopy 1.
• The room is located n the fluoroscopy area.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is a manual door along the most accessible route.

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• 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 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 87cm.
  • 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 wall mounted 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 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 2)

• The room surveyed was Bed Bay 2.
• The room is located along the main Radiology corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
• 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.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 155cm.
• The doors have 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.
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• 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 may be background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Cannulation Room)

• The room surveyed was Cannulation Room.
• The room is located opposite the MRI/CT sub wait.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
• 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 is easy to open.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• 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 walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs with 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.

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Toilet with Adaptations (MRI/CT Subwait - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located next to the MRI/CT subwait area.
  • The distance from the Radiology Department entrance is 64m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens both ways and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • The door has a sliding bolt 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 178cm (width) x 195cm (depth).
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 87cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 42cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 100cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 79cm from the floor.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 126cm 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 low colour contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 145cm 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 no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a clinical waste bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 169cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Wheelchair Stations

• If you have mobility issues and need help getting around the site, you can access a hospital wheelchair from one of the wheelchair stations, located at main entrances.
• You may need a £1 coin or trolley token to access a chair.
• If you have any issues, please speak to a volunteer, receptionist or porter who will be able to assist.
• Locations can be found here.