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Getting To The Hospital

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• By Road View
  • The Main Hospital Entrance is located off Downs Road and is approximately 1.5 miles south of Sutton town centre via the B2230 Brighton Road.
    If travelling via the M25 from the south, leave the M25 at Junction 8 and join the A217 to Sutton.
    Continue for approximately 8 miles until you reach a roundabout with a signpost for the B2230 Brighton Road to Sutton.
    Take the first turning on the right into Downs Road.
    The turning is just after a small humpback bridge and immediately before the pedestrian crossing.
    Continue over the crossroads.
    The Royal Marsden is the second turning on the left.
    For access to the Oak Cancer Centre and The Charles Wolfson Rapid Diagnostic Centre please use the Cotswold Road entrance, post code SM2 5NF.
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  • There are 2 car parks at the hospital for patients and visitors.
    The main car park is accessed via Downs Road.
    This car park is barrier ANPR operated and is available for appointments in the East Wing, West Wing or South Wing, for example Radiotherapy.
    The rear car park is accessed via Cotswold Road.
    This car park is ANPR operated without a barrier and is available for appointments in the Oak Cancer Centre, for example the Charles Wolfson Rapid Diagnostic Centre.
    There is designated accessible parking at both car parks.
    Blue Badge holders and participants of the Sunflower Scheme have free parking in both car parks and will need to register their Blue Badge or show a Sunflower badge or lanyard at the nearest main reception desk.
• By Bus View
  • London and local bus routes run close to the hospital or terminate nearby.
    Bus numbers may vary due to changes in routes.
    Currently, bus numbers 80, 280, 420 and S1 run along Brighton Road, Downs Road and Cotswold Road.
    They connect with Morden underground station (Northern Line), Sutton, Tooting, Redhill, and Banstead train stations. Please ask for the Downs Road stop.
    Bus numbers S3 and S4 stop in the hospital grounds, outside the Main Hospital Entrance.
    They run every 30 minutes (peak hours only).
    There is no Sunday service and both pass through Sutton town centre and stop at the train station.
    The S3 bus terminates at Worcester Park Station and the S4 at Roundshaw.
    There is a live bus information screen at a high level, located above the site map, just inside the Main Hospital Entrance.
  • There is an onsite bus stop.
  • There is an onsite bus stop located in front of the hospital's main entrance.
  • The onsite bus stop is sheltered, with bench seating available.
    There is space for a wheelchair next to the bench.
  • The onsite bus stop is approximately 10 metres from the Main Hospital Entrance.
    To access the entrance you will need to cross a dropped kerb and then there is level access.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train stations are Sutton and Belmont.
    
    Sutton Station: Served by trains running from London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars, London Kings Cross (First Capital Connect), Clapham Junction and Horsham, Sussex.
    For connecting services from the south coast, change at Horsham.
    For connecting services from West London, change at Wimbledon.
    The hospital is about 1.5 miles from Sutton station and is an uphill walk.
    The journey takes about 10 minutes by bus or taxi.
    
    Belmont Station: Served by trains on the London Victoria to Epsom Downs line.
    Belmont station is a quarter of a mile from the hospital.
    Trains run every hour and more frequently during peak travel times.
    There is no Sunday service.
    The walk from Belmont station is uphill.
• By Underground View
  • The nearest underground station is Morden (Northern Line).
    There is lift access at this station.
    The station is approximately 6 miles from the hospital.
• Useful Links View
  • The TFL journey planner helps to plan a journey using public transport, cycling and walking.
    Filters can be used to select options such as completely step-free or maximum walking times.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • TFL's Transport Accessibility website includes links to useful information such as maps and guides in different formats and up to date information on temporary lift and escalator closures.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• To see the hospital map please click here (opens new tab).
• There is a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
• The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is located on the West Wing corridor, to the left off the hospital main entrance foyer.
• The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 0800 783 7176.
• The email address for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is [email protected].
• There are volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
• Volunteers can be found within the hospital main entrance foyer and at the Oak Cancer Centre Entrance.
• Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: Braille on request, large print, different languages and audio.
• There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available on request.
• BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the hospital.
• Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact the porter service, through any of the service receptions.
• The Royal Marsden Help Centre includes details of the PALS service and The Royal Marsden Macmillan Hotline Service. There are also links to patient guides and booklets which can be downloaded. The Hotline provides specialist advice and support to all Royal Marsden patients, their carers, and hospital and community-based doctors and nurses caring for Royal Marsden patients. You can call 24 hours a day, seven days a week on 020 8915 6899. Email contact details are also available for those who are not able to use the telephone service. Please see the website for further details.
• Additional hospital services link (new tab) - click here.

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• Useful Links View
  • Royal Marsden Macmillan Hotline link (new tab) - click here.

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Hospital Parking (Rear Car Park)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located off Cotswold Road, at the rear of the main hospital building, near to the Oak Centre Entrance.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 230cm x 480cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 9in).
  • There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point.
  • The drop-off point is located in front of the entrance to the Charles Wolfson Rapid Diagnostic Centre.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located throughout the car park.
  • Payment signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located at the front of the car park.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
• Access to the Hospital View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
  • The hospital entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is clearly signposted.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the entrance to the Charles Wolfson Rapid Diagnostic Centre.

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Outside Access (Charles Wolfson Rapid Diagnostic Centre Entrance - Automatic Door)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Wolfson Rapid Diagnostic Centre.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The automatic door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 102cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located before the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• Comments View
  • The height of the external push pad to open the accessible door is 107cm.

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Outside Access (Charles Wolfson Rapid Diagnostic Centre Entrance - Revolving Door)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the front of the Charles Wolfson Rapid Diagnostic Centre.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) by revolving.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 112cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

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Opening Times (Charles Wolfson Rapid Diagnostic Centre)

• Access is by appointment only.

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Department / Service (Charles Wolfson Rapid Diagnostic Centre)

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• Department / Service Access View
  • The Charles Wolfson Rapid Diagnostic Centre is located on the lower ground floor of the Oak Cancer Centre.
  • There is level access throughout the department/service.
  • There is clear signage on the department/service.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • The department/service does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Department / Service Facilities View
  • This department/service has; a main reception, a waiting room/area, consultation rooms, accessible toilet facilities for everyone and standard toilet facilities.
  • There are 15 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
  • A hearing assistance system is available.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • Staff are trained to use the system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 22/01/2024.
  • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
  • A mobile hoist is available from another department/service.
  • There are accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
  • There are standard toilet facilities within this department/service.

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Reception (Charles Wolfson Rapid Diagnostic Centre Reception)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located ahead from the Charles Wolfson Rapid Diagnostic Centre entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Charles Wolfson Rapid Diagnostic Centre 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 moderate to good.
  • The height of the reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • There is not 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 a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 22/01/2024.
  • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
  • There is a touch screen.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • 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 a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
  • There is not a television.
  • Vending machines are not available.
  • A water dispenser is 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 moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is a touch screen to book in for an appointment with a height of 90-105cm.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Assessment Bay)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Assessment Bay.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is not a chair.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Consulting Room 1)

• There is / are 8 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Consulting Room 1.
• 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 easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• 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.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• All chairs have armrests available.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Lung Function)

• There is / are 8 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Lung Function.
• 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 double width but one door is locked.
• The door(s) is/are easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Imaging Room (Mammography)

• This section describes the Mammography Room(s), located on the lower ground floor of the Oak Cancer Centre, in the Charles Wolfson Rapid Diagnostic Centre.
• There is / are 3 Mammography Room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; 3.
• This room is accessed via a changing room.

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• Changing Room View
  • There is step free access into the changing room.
  • The changing room is approximately 20m from the reception.
  • The changing room is approximately 20m from the main waiting area.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
  • The width of the door is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 252cm x 200cm.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the changing room.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the changing room.
  • There is a chair/stool in the changing room.
  • There is a/are wall mounted rail(s) in the changing room.
  • There is a/are dropdown rail(s) in the changing room.
  • There is a/are mirror(s) in the changing room.
  • There is a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s) available.
  • There are coat hooks at 99cm and 152cm from the floor.
  • There is not a locker within the changing room.
  • There is not a changing bench.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon.
  • The lighting levels in the changing room are good.
  • The chair height is adjustable.
• Imaging Room View
  • There is step free access into the imaging room.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
  • The width of the door is 96cm.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the imaging room.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is not a bed / couch.
  • The room does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the imaging room.
  • The lighting levels in the imaging room are good.

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Imaging Room (Ultrasound)

• This section describes the Ultrasound Room(s), located on the lower ground floor of the Oak Cancer Centre, in the Charles Wolfson Rapid Diagnostic Centre.
• There is / are 3 Ultrasound Room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; 3.
• This room is accessed via a changing room.

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• Changing Room View
  • There is step free access into the changing room.
  • The changing room is approximately 30m from the reception.
  • The changing room is approximately 30m from the main waiting area.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
  • The width of the door is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 265cm x 203cm.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the changing room.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the changing room.
  • There is a chair/stool in the changing room.
  • The height of the chair from the floor is 45cm.
  • There is a/are wall mounted rail(s) in the changing room.
  • There is a/are dropdown rail(s) in the changing room.
  • There is a/are mirror(s) in the changing room.
  • There is a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s) available.
  • There are coat hooks at 100cm and 154cm from the floor.
  • There is not a locker within the changing room.
  • There is not a changing bench.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon.
  • The lighting levels in the changing room are good.
• Imaging Room View
  • There is step free access into the imaging room.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
  • The width of the door is 96cm.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the imaging room.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is a bed / couch.
  • The bed / couch is adjustable.
  • The room does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the imaging room.
  • The lighting levels in the imaging room are good.

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Room / Area (Quiet Room 1)

• There is / are 2 room(s) / area(s) available.
• The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Quiet Room 1.
• The room / area is approximately 25m from the Charles Wolfson Rapid Diagnostic Centre entrance.
• There is level access to the room / area.
• There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 97cm (3ft 2in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• All chairs have armrests available.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Parent and Baby Room (Baby Change)

• There is a parent and baby room for public use.
• The parent and baby room is located ahead from the Charles Wolfson Rapid Diagnostic Centre entrance, to the left past the reception desk, on the left.
• The parent and baby room is approximately 25m from the Charles Wolfson Rapid Diagnostic Centre entrance.
• There is step-free access into the parent and baby room.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
• There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
• The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
• The baby change table is not height adjustable.
• The height of the baby change table once extended is 83cm (2ft 9in).
• There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
• There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
• The height of the wash basin is 79cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever.
• There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
• There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
• There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Parent and Baby Room (Breastfeeding Room)

• There is a parent and baby room for public use.
• The parent and baby room is located ahead from the Charles Wolfson Rapid Diagnostic Centre entrance, to the left past the reception desk, on the left.
• The parent and baby room is approximately 25m from the Charles Wolfson Rapid Diagnostic Centre entrance.
• There is step-free access into the parent and baby room.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
• There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
• There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
• There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
• There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
• There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels are low to moderate.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located ahead from the Charles Wolfson Rapid Diagnostic Centre entrance, to the left past the reception desk, on the right.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m from the Charles Wolfson Rapid Diagnostic Centre entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 354cm (5ft 11in x 11ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 85cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 100cm and 141cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 96cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 97cm.
  • 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 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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  • The shared toilet is located ahead from the Charles Wolfson Rapid Diagnostic Centre entrance, to the left past the reception desk, on the right.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m from the Charles Wolfson Rapid Diagnostic Centre entrance.
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
  • The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The toilet seats have a good colour contrast.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The colour contrast of the horizontal wall mounted grab rail(s) in the ambulant cubicle(s) is good.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The colour contrast of the vertical wall mounted grab rails in the ambulant cubicle(s) is good.
  • There is a/are dropdown rail(s) on the right as you face the ambulant toilet(s).
  • The colour contrast of the dropdown rail(s) in the ambulant cubicle(s) is good.
  • There are additional ambulant cubicles with differing rail configurations.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above and between the wash basins.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Related Access Guides

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