Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include 24 consultation/treatment rooms which cover the following services:
Blood Test Rooms, Colposcopy & Gynaecology/Oncology Unit, Early Pregnancy Unit, Gynaecological Ultrasound, Gynaecology Surgical Clinic and Urogynaecology Clinic.
Getting To (Lanesborough Outpatients - Clinic A)
- Lanesborough Outpatients - Clinic A is located on the ground floor of the Lanesborough Wing.
- Lanesborough Outpatients - Clinic A is approximately 36m from the Lanesborough Wing entrance.
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- Access to Lanesborough Outpatients - Clinic A is via the Lanesborough Wing entrance.
- Enter via the Lanesborough Wing entrance and proceed down the corridor, passing through two sets of double doors. Turn left into the lift lobby and the entrance to Lanesborough Outpatients - Clinic A is in front of you.
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- There is step free access to Lanesborough Outpatients - Clinic A.
- The most accessible route includes manual doors which are held open.
- Some flooring is shiny .
- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Parking (Lanesborough Wing - Blue Badge Bays)
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Car Park
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- 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.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Clearly presented parking signs are 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 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.
Opening Times (Clinic A)
- Access is by appointment only.
Entrance (Outpatients)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of Lanesborough Wing.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm.
Reception (Main Reception - Clinic A)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located ahead as you enter the outpatients entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the Lanesborough Outpatients - Clinic A 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 high (110cm+) .
- 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 not a hearing assistance system.
- Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are 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 bench seating and also a mixture of single seats with and without armrests.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
- There is a television.
- Subtitles are available.
- 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 medium.
Reception (Surgical Clinic A)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to the right of the outpatients entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the outpatients entrance.
- Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not 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 low (76cm or lower) .
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are 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 bench seating and also a mixture of single seats with and without armrests.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
- There is a television.
- Subtitles are available.
- 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 medium.
Inside Access (Clinic A)
- There is level access once inside.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- Wayfinding signage is available.
- No Braille signage is available.
- No tactile signage is available.
- No pictorial signage is available.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.
- There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Eating and Drinking (Café Bar)
- The following information is for the café/bar.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is cold snacks.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Acute Gynaecology Unit)
- There is / are 6 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Scanning Room 3.
- 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 with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 79cm (2ft 7in).
- 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.
- A hoist can be brought in from another department.
- There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
- There are some chairs with armrests available.
- All tables are permanently fixed.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Gynaecology Pre-assessment Clinic)
- There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Pre-assessment Clinic for Gynaecology.
- 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) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is not a bed / couch.
- A hoist can be brought in from another department.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
- There are some chairs with armrests available.
- All tables are permanently fixed.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- Room 16 is used for patients in wheelchairs (as shown in photographs 4, 5 and 6).
Consultation / Treatment Room (Blood Testing)
- There is / are 9 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Blood Tests Room.
- 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 with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 73cm (2ft 5in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is not a bed / couch.
- A hoist can be brought in from another department.
- There is a chair.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is/are adjustable.
- All chairs have armrests available.
- All tables are permanently fixed.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- Bay 10 (shown in photograph 2) is where patients in wheelchairs would be seen.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Women's Health Counselling)
- There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Counselling Room.
- 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) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 73cm (2ft 5in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is not a bed / couch.
- A hoist can be brought in from another department.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
- There are some chairs with armrests available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Toilet with Adaptations (Clinic A)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right of reception.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The door is heavy.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 184cm x 303cm (6ft x 9ft 11in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The lateral transfer space was obstructed at the time of the survey.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- The tap type is twist/turn.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are clinical waste and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- 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 131cm (4ft 4in).
- 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).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 97cm.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are available within this accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 85cm (2ft 9in).
Standard Toilet(s) (Clinic A)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located either side of reception.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There are also female and male standard toilets to the right hand side of the Café Bar (shown in photographs 4, 5 and 6).
Related Access Guides
- To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- Hospital Parking link (new tab) - click here.
- Lanesborough Wing link (new tab) - click here.
- Lanesborough Outpatients - Clinic B link (new tab) - click here.
- Lanesborough Outpatients - Clinic C link (new tab) - click here.
