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Colposcopy and Gynaecology/Oncology Unit

St George's Hospital, Blackshaw Road, London, SW17 0QT

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Getting To (Colposcopy and Gynaecology/Oncology Unit)

Parking (Lanesborough Wing - Blue Badge Bays)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Perimeter Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 12 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 240cm (width) x 424cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 3m from the Lanesborough Wing entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are 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 Lanesborough Wing entrance.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.
    • Pick up and drop off only applies between 6am to 8pm with 20 minutes maximum stay.
      No parking between 8pm and 6am.

Entrance (Lanesborough Wing)

  • This entrance is located on the right hand side 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 access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There is a buzzer at a height of 134cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 117cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 130cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • These doors are locked between 10pm and 5.30am.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Department / Service (Colposcopy and Gynaecology/Oncology Unit)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Colposcopy and Gynaecology/Oncology Unit is located on the ground floor of Lanesborough Wing.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free access via a very easy slope into this area.
    • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
    • The door has a locked extension leaf.
    • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 4 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: a standard toilet.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations is located on the ground floor of Grosvenor Wing.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Colposcopy and Gynaecology/Oncology Unit)

Reception (Colposcopy and Gynaecology/Oncology Unit)

  • The reception is located to the right from the Colposcopy and Gynaecology/Oncology Unit entrance.
  • The distance from Colposcopy and Gynaecology/Oncology Unit entrance is 2m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 107cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is not 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 and chairs without armrests.
  • Some seating is fixed.

Consultation / Medical Room (Examination Room)

  • There are 4 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Room 3.
  • The room is located ahead from the Colposcopy and Gynaecology/Oncology Unit entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • 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.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
  • Some 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.

Standard Toilet Facilities

  • The female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located at the rear of the department.
  • The distance from Colposcopy and Gynaecology/Oncology Unit entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There are ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • The toilet has a horizontal grab rail on the right.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.