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Getting To (Neuroradiology and MRI)

• 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 Neuroradiology and MRI is via the Atkinson Morley Wing entrance.
• There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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• Neuroradiology and MRI is located on the second floor of the Atkinson Morley Wing.
• Neuroradiology and MRI is approximately 25m from the Atkinson Morley Wing lifts.
• Enter via the Atkinson Morley Wing entrance and proceed straight ahead past the reception desk.
• Follow the main corridor to the lifts located on the right.
• Take a lift to the second floor.
• Exit the lift and head round to the right.
• The entrance to Neuroradiology and MRI is ahead on the left.
• Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and doors permanently held open.
• 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)

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• 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
  • 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 View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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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.

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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.

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Lift (Atkinson Morley Wing)

• The lift surveyed is located past the Atkinson Morley reception and to the right.
• The distance from the Atkinson Morley Wing entrance is 53m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• The lower ground, ground, first and second floors are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and 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 130cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 175cm (width) x 269cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.

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Department / Service (Neuroradiology and MRI)

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• Location and Access View
  • Neuroradiology and MRI is located on the second floor of the Atkinson Morley Wing.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 137cm.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 170cm.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Wayfinding and dementia-friendly 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 5 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The hoist is mobile.
  • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations and standard toilets.
  • The toilets with adaptations are within the CT and MRI changing rooms.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Neuroradiology and MRI)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located ahead along the Neuroradiology and MRI corridor, past reception and on the right.
  • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the left as you enter the department.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located in the CT and MRI waiting areas.

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Reception (Neuroradiology and MRI)

• The reception is located ahead from the Neuroradiology and MRI entrance, on the right.
• The distance from the Neuroradiology and MRI entrance is 6m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 76cm.
• The reception has windows and glazed screens.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) 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 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.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

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Changing Room with Adaptations (CT)

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located along the corridor to the left after the Neuroradiology and MRI entrance.
  • The distance from the Neuroradiology and MRI entrance is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • 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 83cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • Facilities available in the changing room include: a chair/stool, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 200cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 97cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • 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.
  • 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 93cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 94cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 113cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The changing room has a clinical waste bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Changing Room with Adaptations (MRI )

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located to the end of the main department corridor, then to the left.
  • The distance from the Neuroradiology and MRI entrance is 30m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • There is written text 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 88cm.
  • 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
  • Facilities available in the changing room include: a chair/stool, a toilet, a wash basin and a locker at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 244cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 105cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has 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.
  • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 81cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the left of the wash basin as you look at it.
  • 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 133cm 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 134cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The changing room has a clinical waste bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 160cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Seating Area (CT Waiting Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • The CT waiting area is located along the first corridor on the left.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • 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 this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Seating Area (MRI Waiting Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • The MRI waiting area is located at the far end of the department corridor, to the left.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • 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 this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Imaging Room (CT)

• The room surveyed was; CT Room.
• The room is located along the first left hand corridor, then ahead on the right.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.

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• Imaging Room View
  • 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.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The doors opens inwards.
  • The doors are easy 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.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • 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 280cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • 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.

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Imaging Room (Radiography)

• The room surveyed was; Radiography.
• The room is located ahead along the department corridor, on the left.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.

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• Imaging Room View
  • There is pictorial and 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 has an open extension leaf.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • 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.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • 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 200cm.
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Imaging Room (MRI)

• The room surveyed was; MRI.
• The room is located at the far end of the department corridor, then to the left.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.

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• Imaging Room View
  • 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 open outwards.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • 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.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • 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.

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Room (Day Recovery and Play Area)

• The room is located at the end of the main corridor.
• The distance from the Neuroradiology and MRI department entrance is 30m.
• 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.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: armchairs and sofas.
• Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• 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.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Recovery Room)

• There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Recovery Room 2.
• The room is located in the Day Recovery and Play Area.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• 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 space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• 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 200cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• 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.

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Standard Toilet Facilities

• The male and female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
• The toilets are located towards the end of the main department corridor, on the right.
• The distance from the Neuroradiology and MRI entrance is 30m.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access into the toilets.
• 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 83cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• 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.