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Blood Tests/Phlebotomy

Warwick Hospital, Lakin Road, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 5BW

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Getting To (Blood Tests/Phlebotomy)

  • Blood Tests/Phlebotomy is/are located in the Outpatients department.
  • Access to Blood Tests/Phlebotomy is via the Outpatients main entrance.
  • From car park A enter via the main Outpatient entrance via a downward slope and through two sets of automatic sliding doors. Once through the second set of doors, proceed ahead and the department is located on the right, where there is a waiting area and self check-in display.
  • There is ramped/sloped access to Blood Tests/Phlebotomy.
  • Blood Tests/Phlebotomy is approximately 15m from the Outpatients entrance.
  • There are resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

Car Park A

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Lakin Road, opposite the main entrance.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 14 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 210cm (width) x 422cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 14m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight slopes.
    • This route has bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • 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 to the right of the main entrance and in front of the Outpatients entrance.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.

Car Park B

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Lakin Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac, loose chippings and block paving.
    • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 210cm (width) x 580cm (depth).
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The nearest designated bay is 110m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight slopes.
    • This route has uneven surfaces and bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Outpatients Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the rear of car park A.
  • 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 ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • There are not any level resting areas along the ramp.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide.
  • There is a handrail on the left going down.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 170cm.
  • 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.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 166cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the hospital.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00 - 16:45.
  • Tuesday 08:00 - 16:45.
  • Wednesday 08:00 - 16:45.
  • Thursday 08:00 - 16:45.
  • Friday 08:00 - 16:45.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Department / Service (Blood Tests/Phlebotomy)

  • Department / Service Access View
    • Blood Tests/Phlebotomy is located on the ground floor of the Outpatients department.
    • There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
    • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 160cm .
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 114cm (3ft 9in).
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • 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 moderate to 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.
    • There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
    • Accessible toilet facilities are located just beyond the main entrance doors into Outpatients.
    • There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
    • Standard toilet facilities are located just beyond the main entrance doors into Outpatients.
  • Comments View
    • Access to the department waiting area does not have doors but patients have to proceed through a set of double doors to access the Consultation/Treatment room corridor.

Reception

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located in Outpatients.
    • The reception point is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Outpatients 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.
    • The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
    • The counter is not staffed.
    • There is a touch screen.
    • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
  • 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 are seats with armrests on both sides.
    • No tables are permanently fixed.
    • 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 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 moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • Patients have to self-book in at a screen in the waiting area and wait to be called via an information screen which is on the wall. There is also an audible calling system.
    • The height of the screen for self-check-in is 107cm.

Consultation / Treatment Room

  • There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room surveyed was; 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/are height adjustable.
  • There are some chairs with armrests available.
  • All 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 moderate to good.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located just beyond the main Outpatients entrance doors.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
  • The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located just beyond the main Outpatients entrance doors.

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