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Getting To (Audiology)

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Audiology is located on the ground floor, at the rear of Outpatients.
Audiology is approximately 65m from the Main Entrance.
From the car park, take the central path across two pedestrian crossings to the main entrance directly ahead.
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Access to Audiology is via the Main Entrance.
After entering via the Main Entrance, proceed along the corridor directly ahead.
At the four-way junction, follow the corridor on the left and continue along this corridor.
The Outpatients entrance is located on the left.
Enter Outpatients and proceed to the rear of the department.
Audiology is located on the right of the corridor.
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There is step free access to Audiology.
Some flooring is shiny .
There are not resting areas along the route.
Wayfinding signage is provided.
Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
The following toilet facilities are available along the route; accessible toilet (with left hand transfer), accessible toilet (with right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Hospital Parking (Front Car Park)

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Parking View
- The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
- The car park is located at the front of the hospital grounds.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park does not have a barrier control system.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 228cm x 500cm (7ft 6in x 16ft 5in).
- There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
Drop-off Point View
- There is a designated drop-off point.
- The drop-off point is located in front of the main entrance.
- There is not a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
Paying View
- There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
- Payment signs are not provided.
Access to the Hospital View
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.
- The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main entrance.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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Entrance Details View
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 111cm (3ft 8in).
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The height of the door release button is 113cm (3ft 8in).
- Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 190cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 197cm.
Comments View
- There is a long slope with a very easy incline leading up to the entrance.

Entrance (Outpatients)

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Entrance Details View
- This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor, off the left-hand corridor.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 131cm (4ft 4in).
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The height of the door release button is 114cm (3ft 9in).
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 154cm.

Department / Service (Audiology)

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Department / Service Access View
- Audiology is located on the ground floor, at the rear of Outpatients.
- There is level access throughout the department/service.
- There is no clear signage on the department/service.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is flooring in the department/service which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The department/service does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are good.
Department / Service Facilities View
- This department/service has; a waiting room/area and consultation rooms.
- There are 2 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
- A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
- A mobile hoist is not available on the department/service.
- There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
- Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor and within the centre of the hospital.
- There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
- Standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor and within the centre of the hospital.

Opening Times (Audiology)

Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
Saturday Closed.
Sunday Closed.

Waiting Room / Area (Wait C)

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There is a waiting room / area.
The waiting room / area is approximately 45m from the Outpatients entrance.
There is level access into the waiting room / area.
There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
All chairs have armrests.
There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
The manoeuvring space is obstructed by the seating.
Announcements are in person.
The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
There is a television.
Subtitles are not available.
Vending machines are not available.
A water dispenser is not available.
There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
There is not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Consultation / Treatment Room (Audiology Room 1)

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There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
The name / number of the room surveyed was; Audiology Room 1.
There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
The door(s) is/are single width.
The door(s) may be difficult to open.
The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
There is not a bed / couch.
There is a chair.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
All chairs have armrests available.
Some tables are permanently fixed.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The room does not have background music playing.
There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
Lighting levels are good.

Comments View
- The entrance to the booth is a push, single door that may be difficult to open.
- It is 91cm wide and has small lip within the threshold.