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Cardio Pulmonary Rehabilitation

St George’s Hospital, Blackshaw Road, Tooting, London, SW17 0QT

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Getting To (Cardio Pulmonary Rehabilitation)

  • The most accessible route from the Atkinson Morley Wing Blue Badge bays has a very easy slope, uneven surfaces, a dropped kerb with tactile paving and a pedestrian crossing.
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  • Access to Cardio Pulmonary Rehabilitation is via the Atkinson Morley Wing entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • Cardio Pulmonary Rehabilitation is located on the ground floor of the Atkinson Morley Wing.
  • Cardio Pulmonary Rehabilitation is approximately 30m from the Atkinson Morley Wing entrance.
  • Enter via the Atkinson Morley Wing entrance and proceed straight ahead past the reception desk.
  • Continue ahead and take the Cardiothoracic Outpatients entrance on the right.
  • The Cardiothoracic Outpatients reception is ahead on the left. This is also used for Cardio Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
  • The entrance to Cardio Pulmonary Rehabilitation is ahead past the reception desk, then to the right at the end of the corridor.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • Some flooring along the route is shiny.
  • There are resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
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Parking (Atkinson Morley Wing - Blue Badge Bays)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on Perimeter Road.
    • 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 237cm (width) x 450cm (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 108m from the Atkinson Morley Wing entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a lift, a very easy slope and a pedestrian crossing.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Lift (Atkinson Morley Wing Parking)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the left of the Atkinson Morley Wing entrance.
  • The distance from Atkinson Morley Wing - Blue Badge bays is 35m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has a slight ramp or slope.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 116cm (width) x 143cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a mirror to aid reversing and a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Entrance (Atkinson Morley Wing)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the hospital, off Perimeter Road.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 308cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 142cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Cardiothoracic Outpatients)

  • This entrance is located on the ground floor of the Atkinson Morley Wing.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 142cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 164cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Reception (Cardiothoracic Outpatients)

  • The reception is located ahead and on the left from the Cardiothoracic Outpatients entrance.
  • The distance from the Cardiothoracic Outpatients entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 104cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • 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: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and bariatric chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Seating Area (Additional Waiting Area)

  • Location and Access View
    • The waiting area is located ahead from the Cardiothoracic Outpatients entrance, past reception and on the right.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • Some chairs are fixed.
    • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Department / Service (Cardio Pulmonary Rehabilitation)

  • Location and Access View
    • Cardio Pulmonary Rehabilitation is located on the ground floor of the Atkinson Morley Wing, within Cardiothoracic Outpatients.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors open away from you.
    • The doors require effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 170cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations and standard toilets.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Cardio Pulmonary Rehabilitation)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located to the right of the reception desk, and at the end of the main department corridor in Cardiothoracic Outpatients.
    • The toilets with adaptations have a transfer space on both sides.
    • The female step-free standard toilet facilities are located at the end of the main Cardiothoracic Outpatients corridor, to the left.
    • The male step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the right of the reception desk in Cardiothoracic Outpatients.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations to the right of the reception desk in Cardiothoracic Outpatients.

Consultation / Medical Room (Cardio Pulmonary Rehabilitation Gym)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Cardio Pulmonary Rehabilitation Gym.
  • The room is located along the Cardio Pulmonary Rehabilitation corridor, on the left.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open inwards.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 170cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing at a fixed height.
  • The length of the treatment table is 200cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • Some furniture is fixed.
  • 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, with unshaded light sources.

Consultation / Medical Room (Cardiology Assessment Room)

  • There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Cardiology Assessment Room.
  • The room is located along the Cardio Pulmonary Rehabilitation corridor, on the right.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • 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 with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 170cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • The furniture is fixed.
  • 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, with unshaded light sources.

Toilet with Adaptations (Transfer Both Sides)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located ahead past reception, to the right at the end of the main Cardiothoracic Outpatients corridor, on the right.
    • The distance from the Cardiothoracic Outpatients entrance is 30m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • 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 inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 190cm (width) x 328cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however they are obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space on the left is 77cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • The lateral transfer space on the right is 77cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the right transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 100cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 124cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 123cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a pedal bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 121cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • This toilet also has a privacy curtain.