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Getting To (The Cardiology X-ray Department)

• The Cardiology X-ray Department is/are located on Level 2.
• Access to the Cardiology X-ray Department is via the main Cardiothoracic entrance.
• After entering the Cardiothoracic entrance, continue past the reception and turn right. Continue along the corridor and the department is on the right opposite the toilets.
• There is step free access to the Cardiology X-ray Department.
• The Cardiology X-ray Department is approximately 50m from the the main Cardiothoracic entrance.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

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Yellow Car Park

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front of the hospital grounds.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 52 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 415cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 128cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 85m from the Outpatients Department entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep slopes.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not all users.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Cardiothoracic Centre Entrance

• This entrance is located on the right side of the front of the hospital building.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces and bollards.
• 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 slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a steep gradient.
• There is an intercom at a height of 141cm.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 126cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 136cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 129cm.
• This entrance brings you into level 2 of the Cardiothoracic Centre.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Thursday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Friday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Entrance (Cardiology X-ray)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the department.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • 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 153cm.

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Reception

• The Reception is located on your right as you enter the department.
• The reception area/desk is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the entrance.
• The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to the reception area/desk.
• The lighting levels at the reception area/desk are medium.
• The height of the reception desk is low (76cm or lower).
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are not trained to use the system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access once inside.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Wayfinding signage is not available.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.
• There is flooring in corridors with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Waiting Room / Area (Waiting Area)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 5m from the entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• All chairs are permanently fixed.
• Chairs with armrests are not available.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are in person.
• 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 not a television.
• 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 not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Waiting Room / Area (Waiting Room)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 20m from the entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• All chairs are permanently fixed.
• Chairs with armrests are not available.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are in person.
• 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 not a television.
• 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 not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (R.D.R 2)

• There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Room 2.
• 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
• 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 no 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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Standard Changing Room (R.D.R 1 Changing Room)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located next to the waiting area.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the R.D.R Room 1.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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Standard Changing Room (R.D.R 2 Changing Room)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located next to the waiting area.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the R.D.R 2.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Accessible toilets are located in the corridor opposite the department entrance.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located outside the entrance to the department.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located next to waiting area 2.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Parking at Freeman Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
• Entrances at Freeman Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
• Toilets at Freeman Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
• Getting To and Around Freeman Hospital link (new tab) - click here.