Access Guide
Getting To (Radiology Department)
- This route starts at Car Park A Blue Badge parking.
- The most accessible route from here has step-free access via slope.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- This route also has bollards and a dropped kerb with tactile paving.
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- Access to this department is via the main entrance.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- This department is located on the ground floor, to the right of the main hospital corridor.
- The department is approximately 68m from the main entrance.
- Enter the main hospital entrance and continue to the end of the corridor and turn right and then left.
- Turn right on to the main hospital corridor and continue ahead down the slope.
- Turn left towards the X-ray department.
- Continue ahead to the Radiology Department.
- This route to the department has slight slopes.
- Doors are held open along this route.
- The 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) and standard toilets.
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Car Park A
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Car Park
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- 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.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- 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.
Main Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the building, opposite car park A.
- The approach to the entrance has bollards.
- 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 is an intercom at a height of 112cm.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 162cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- 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 the ground floor of the hospital.
Department / Service (Radiology Department)
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Department / Service Access
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- The Radiology Department is located on the ground floor of the hospital.
- 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 156cm.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- 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 play background music.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Department / Service Facilities
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- This department/service has; a main reception, consultation rooms, treatment rooms, accessible toilet facilities for everyone, ambulant toilet facilities for everyone and standard toilet facilities.
- There are 10 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
- A hearing assistance system is available.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 20/11/2019.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
- A mobile hoist is available on the department/service.
- There are accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
- There are standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
Opening Times (Radiology Department)
- Monday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Saturday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Sunday 00:00 - 00:00.
Reception (Radiology Department)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to the left as you enter the Radiology Department.
- The reception point is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Radiology Department 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 no 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 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 a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 20/11/2019.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
- 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.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- 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 a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The waiting room / area does have background music playing.
- There is not a 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 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 good.
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Comments
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- There is a touchscreen which is 88cm to 110cm from floor level.
Imaging Room (CT Scanning Room)
- This section describes the CT Scanning Room(s), located on the main radiology corridor.
- There is / are 2 CT Scanning Room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; 2.
- This room is not accessed via a changing room.
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Imaging Room
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- There is step free access into the imaging room.
- The imaging room is approximately 20m from the reception.
- The imaging room is approximately 15m from the main waiting area.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- 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.
- 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 is available.
- 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 adjustable.
Standard Changing Cubicle / Room (CT Scan Area)
- The changing cubicle/room is located in the main radiology corridor.
- The changing cubicle/room is 20m from the waiting room/area.
- There is step-free access to the changing cubicle/room.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) for the room is/are not push pad activated.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 70cm.
- The type of flooring in the room is vinyl/laminate.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the cubicle/room.
- There are chairs with armrests on both sides.
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- There is a/are coat hook(s) available.
- There is a/are coat hook(s) 170cm from the floor.
- There is not an emergency alarm in the changing cubicle/room.
- The lighting levels are good.
Imaging Room (Fluoroscopy)
- This section describes the Fluoroscopy Room(s), located on the main radiology corridor.
- There is / are 1 Fluoroscopy Room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Fluoroscopy.
- This room is not accessed via a changing room.
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Imaging Room
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- There is step free access into the imaging room.
- The changing room is approximately 28m from the reception.
- The changing room is approximately 23m from the main waiting area.
- 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
- 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 is available.
- 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 adjustable.
Imaging Room (Dental X-Ray)
- This section describes the Dental X-Ray Room(s), located on the main radiology corridor.
- There is / are 1 Dental X-Ray Room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Dental X-Ray.
- This room is not accessed via a changing room.
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Imaging Room
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- There is step free access into the imaging room.
- The changing room is approximately 20m from the reception.
- The changing room is approximately 15m from the main waiting area.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- 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 79cm (2ft 7in).
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the imaging room.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is not a bed / couch.
- 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 moderate to good.
Imaging Room (MRI)
- This section describes the MRI Room(s), located at the bottom of the main radiology corridor.
- There is / are 1 MRI Room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; MRI.
- This room is not accessed via a changing room.
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Imaging Room
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- There is step free access into the imaging room.
- The changing room is approximately 35m from the reception.
- The door opens outwards.
- 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 112cm (3ft 8in).
- 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.
- 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 low to moderate.
Standard Changing Cubicle / Room (MRI)
- The changing cubicle/room is located at the bottom of the radiology corridor outside the entrance to the MRI room.
- The changing cubicle/room is 30m from the waiting room/area.
- There is step-free access to the changing cubicle/room.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 89cm.
- The type of flooring in the room is vinyl/laminate.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the cubicle/room.
- There are chairs with armrests on both sides.
- There is a smaller cubicle next to this one which the door opens inwards. The door is 70cm wide.
- There is a/are coat hook(s) available.
- There is a/are coat hook(s) 122cm from the floor.
- There is not an emergency alarm in the changing cubicle/room.
- The lighting levels are good.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Recovery Room)
- There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There is not a/are not door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
- All chairs have armrests available.
- No 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 low to moderate.
Level Change (Access to X-Ray Area)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located to enter the x-ray area.
- The ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are medium.
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Comments
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- This slight ramp is to access the x-ray changing and image room area only.
Imaging Room (X-Ray Room)
- This section describes the X-Ray Room(s), located in the main radiology area.
- There is / are 2 x-ray Room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; X-Ray Room 2.
- This room is not accessed via a changing room.
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Imaging Room
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- There is ramped/sloped access into the imaging room.
- The changing room is approximately 25m from the reception.
- The changing room is approximately 20m from the main waiting area.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
- 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 is available.
- 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 adjustable.
- Access to the x-ray area is via a slight ramp.
Standard Changing Cubicle / Room (X-Ray Area)
- The changing cubicle/room is located next to x-ray.
- The changing cubicle/room is 20m from the waiting room/area.
- There is ramped/sloped access to the changing cubicle/room.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 57cm.
- The type of flooring in the room is vinyl/laminate.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the cubicle/room.
- There is a bench seating in the cubicle/room.
- There are 7 changing cubicles. One of the cubicles door opens outwards and is 85cm wide. The cubicles are split either side of the corridor.
- There is a/are coat hook(s) available.
- There is a/are coat hook(s) 150cm from the floor.
- There is a functional emergency alarm, but the pull cord is out of reach (10cm+ from the floor).
- The lighting levels are good.
Imaging Room (Ultrasound)
- This section describes the Ultrasound Room(s), located in the x-ray area.
- There is / are 2 ultrasound Room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Ultrasound 2.
- This room is not accessed via a changing room.
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Imaging Room
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- There is step free access into the imaging room.
- The changing room is approximately 30m from the reception.
- The changing room is approximately 25m from the main waiting area.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
- 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.
- 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 moderate to good.
- Patients for ultrasound use the x-ray changing rooms.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer X-Ray)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located in the x-ray area.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 30m from the Radiology Department entrance.
- There is ramped/sloped access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 97cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 134cm x 194cm.
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are low to moderate.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 63cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary and recycling bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 106cm (3ft 6in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 103cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer Main Radiology Corridor)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the main radiology corridor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 30m from the Radiology Department entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 94cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 215cm.
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are low to moderate.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 100cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- There is a push button alarm in the toilet.
- The emergency alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary and recycling bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is not a mirror.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 110cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 121cm (3ft 12in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Standard Toilet(s) (Reception Waiting Area)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The male toilet is located in the main waiting area.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 9m from the Radiology Department entrance.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The female toilet is located in the main reception waiting area.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 11m from the Radiology Department entrance.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
