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GP X-Ray

Ulster Hospital, Upper Newtownards Road, Dundonald, Belfast, BT16 1RH

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Getting To (GP X-Ray)

Hospital Parking (Ambulatory Care Centre Car Park)

  • Parking View
    • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
    • The car park is located on the left side and right side of the Ambulatory Care Centre.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park does have a barrier control system.
    • There is a push button control at the barrier.
    • The barrier controls/touchscreen can be reached from the car.
    • 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 230cm x 476cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 7in).
    • There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
    • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point.
  • Paying View
    • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment signs are located at the payment machines within the Ambulatory Care Centre.
    • Payment signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
    • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Payment machines are located within the Ambulatory Care Centre.
    • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
    • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
    • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
  • Access to the Hospital View
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
    • The hospital entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
    • The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is not clearly signposted.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the Ambulatory Care and Mental Health Inpatient Unit – Left Side Entrance.
  • Comments View
    • The Blue Badge bays are located only within the parking area on the left side and this has level access.
    • The parking area on the right side has a dropped kerb and slope.

Outside Access (Ambulatory Care and Mental Health Inpatient Unit – Right Side Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the right side of the Ambulatory Care Centre.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • There are bollards outside this entrance.
    • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 339cm.
    • The bollard(s) has/have a high visual contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 122cm (4ft).
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 112cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
    • 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 119cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.

Department / Service (GP X-Ray)

  • Department / Service Access View
    • GP X-Ray is located on level 0 of the Ambulatory Care Centre.
    • There is not a/are not door(s) leading into the department/service.
    • There is level access throughout the department/service.
    • There is clear signage on the department/service.
    • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
    • There is some 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 varied.
  • Department / Service Facilities View
    • This department/service has; a main reception, a waiting room/area, a sub waiting area, a treatment room and accessible toilet facilities for everyone.
    • There are 1 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 level 0 of the Ambulatory Care Centre.
    • There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
    • Standard toilet facilities are located on level 0 of the Ambulatory Care Centre.

Opening Times (GP X-Ray)

  • Monday 09:00 - 16:50.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 16:50.
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 16:50.
  • Thursday 09:00 - 16:50.
  • Friday 09:00 - 16:50.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.
  • Comments View
    • GP-Xray is closed from 10:30-10:50 and 12:30-13:10 Monday to Friday.

Reception (GP X-Ray Reception)

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located on level 0 of the Ambulatory Care Centre.
    • The reception point is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the GP X-Ray Reception entrance.
    • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There is step free access to the reception point.
    • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
    • There are windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
    • The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
    • The height of the reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
    • There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
    • The counter is staffed.
    • There is not a bell to attract attention.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Reception Waiting Area View
    • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
    • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
    • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
    • There is armchair seating.
    • 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 not a television.
    • Vending machines are not available.
    • A water dispenser is available.
    • There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
    • Lighting levels are varied.

Waiting Room / Area (Imaging Room Waiting Area)

  • There is a waiting room / area.
  • The waiting room / area is approximately 1m from the Ambulatory Care and Mental Health Inpatient Unit - Right Side 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.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs with armrests are available.
  • All tables are permanently fixed.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 44cm.
  • The tables do contrast visually with the floor.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • 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 not a television.
  • Vending machines are available.
  • A water dispenser is not available.
  • There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
  • Lighting levels are varied.

Imaging Room (GP X-Ray Room)

  • This section describes the GP X-Ray Room(s), located on level 0 of the Ambulatory Care Centre.
  • There is / are 1 GP X-Ray Room(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room surveyed was; GP X-Ray Room.
  • This room is accessed via a changing room.
  • Changing Room View
    • There is step free access into the changing room.
    • The changing room is approximately 13m from the reception.
    • The changing room is approximately 3m from the sub waiting area.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult for some to open.
    • A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
    • The width of the door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
    • The door is locked by a lever twist.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 136cm x 168cm.
    • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the changing room.
    • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
    • There is not an emergency alarm in the changing room.
    • There is a drop down/tip up chair in the changing room.
    • The height of the chair from the floor is 48cm.
    • There is not a/are not wall mounted rail(s) in the changing room.
    • There is not a/are not dropdown rail(s) in the changing room.
    • There is a/are mirror(s) in the changing room.
    • There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s) available.
    • There are coat hooks at 160cm and 167cm from the floor.
    • There is not a locker within the changing room.
    • There is not a changing bench.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon.
    • The lighting levels in the changing room are good.
  • Imaging Room View
    • There is step free access into the imaging room.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
    • The door(s) has/have a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
    • A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
    • The width of the door is 63cm.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the imaging room.
    • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
    • There is a bed / couch.
    • The bed / couch is adjustable.
    • A mobile hoist can be brought in from another department.
    • There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
    • The room does not have background music playing.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the imaging room.
    • The lighting levels in the imaging room are good.