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X-Ray - Radiology and SPECT CT Nuclear Medicine

Hillingdon Hospital, Pield Heath Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 3NN

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Getting To (X-Ray - Radiology and SPECT CT Nuclear Medicine)

  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge bays in Car Park B has a slight ramp or slope, uneven surfaces, a dropped kerb with tactile paving, bollards and a pedestrian crossing.
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  • Access to X-Ray - Radiology and SPECT CT Nuclear Medicine is via the Emergency Department and Outpatients Department entrance.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • X-Ray - Radiology and SPECT CT Nuclear Medicine is located on the ground floor of the Outpatients Block.
  • X-Ray - Radiology and SPECT CT Nuclear Medicine is approximately 15m from the Emergency Department and Outpatients Department entrance.
  • Enter via the Emergency Department and Outpatients Department Entrance and proceed ahead.
  • Turn left then follow the corridor to the right.
  • The entrance to X-Ray - Radiology and SPECT CT Nuclear Medicine is ahead.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring along the route is shiny.
  • There are not resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a toilet with adaptations (with right hand transfer).
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Parking (Car Park B)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Pield Heath Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 260cm (width) x 430cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • 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 66m from the Emergency Department and Outpatients Department entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope, uneven surfaces, bollards, narrow walkways 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 visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located throughout the car park.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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Entrance (Emergency Department and Outpatients Department Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Hillingdon Hospital, on the left hand side.
  • 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 slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 127cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 186cm.
  • 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 114cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.

Department / Service (X-Ray - Radiology and SPECT CT Nuclear Medicine)

  • Location and Access View
    • X-Ray - Radiology and SPECT CT Nuclear Medicine is located on the ground floor of the Outpatients Block.
    • 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 towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 140cm.
  • 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • 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
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations is located immediately outside the department entrance.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (X-Ray - Radiology and SPECT CT Nuclear Medicine)

Reception (X-Ray - Radiology and SPECT CT Nuclear Medicine)

  • The reception is located immediately to the right as you enter the department.
  • The distance from the X-Ray - Radiology and SPECT CT Nuclear Medicine entrance is 2m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 91cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
  • 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 without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Imaging Room (X-Ray Room)

  • The room surveyed was; X-Ray Room 1.
  • The room is located ahead and on the left as you enter the department.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • Changing Room View
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 82cm.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a lever twist lock.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 146cm (width) x 118cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There are no wall mounted grab rails.
    • There is a wall mounted chair available.
    • The seat/chair is 45cm from the floor.
    • There is an assistance bell at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a push button emergency alarm.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 147cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Imaging Room View
    • There is no 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 width of the opening is 82cm.
    • 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 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 190cm.
    • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is background noise in this room.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.