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Getting To (Radiology)

• Radiology is located on corridor A.
• Radiology is approximately 97m from the Outpatient Entrance.
• The route from the accessible parking includes passing through 2 sets of bollards and crossing a road via a pedestrian crossing.
  There are dropped kerbs at both sides of the crossing with tactile paving.
  There are uneven surfaces on the route to the entrance.
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• Access to Radiology is via the Outpatient Entrance.
• Enter the hospital via the Outpatient Entrance.
  Follow the corridor to the end and turn right onto Corridor A.
  Radiology is located along corridor A on the left.
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• There is step free access to Radiology.
• Some flooring is shiny .
• There are not resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
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Hospital Parking (Main Accessible Car Park)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
  • The car park is located in front of the main hospital building.
  • 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.
  • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 231cm x 485cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 11in).
  • There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.
• Paying View
  • There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • 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 uneven surfaces.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the Outpatients entrance.

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Outside Access (Outpatient Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the south side of the hospital site.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step free 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 not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 135cm (4ft 5in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 145cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.

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Department / Service (Radiology)

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• Department / Service Access View
  • Radiology is located on corridor A.
  • There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
  • The 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 165cm.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 131cm (4ft 4in).
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 136cm (4ft 6in).
  • There is level access throughout the department/service.
  • Staff can provide assistance with using any manual doors within the department/service.
  • There is clear signage on the department/service.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is some flooring in the department/service which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The department/service does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Department / Service Facilities View
  • This department/service has; a main reception, a waiting room/area, a sub waiting area, treatment rooms, accessible toilet facilities for everyone and ambulant toilet facilities for everyone.
  • There are 7 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
  • A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
  • A mobile hoist is not available on the department/service.
  • There are accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
  • There are standard toilet facilities within this department/service.

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Opening Times (Radiology)

• Monday 08:30 - 18:00.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 18:00.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 18:00.
• Thursday 08:30 - 18:00.
• Friday 08:30 - 18:00.
• Saturday 08:00 - 10:00.
• Sunday 08:00 - 10:00.

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Reception (Radiology)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located on the right as you enter.
  • The reception point is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Radiology 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 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 sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not 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 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 good.

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Waiting Room / Area (Waiting Room 2)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 35m from the Radiology 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 a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• The surface height of the lowest table is 31cm.
• The surface height of the highest table is 40cm.
• The tables do contrast visually with the floor.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Announcements are in person.
• 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 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 good.

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Imaging Room (X-ray Room B)

• This section describes the X-ray Room(s), located opposite reception.
• There is / are 2 X-Ray Room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; X-ray Room B.
• This room is not accessed via a changing room.

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• Imaging Room View
  • There is step free access into the imaging room.
  • The imaging room is approximately 9m from the reception.
  • The imaging room is approximately 6m from the main waiting area.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are single width with an open extension leaf.
  • The door(s) has/have a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
  • A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
  • The width of the door is 148cm.
  • 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 moderate to good.

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Accessible Changing Room (Next to X-ray room B)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located Next to X-ray room B.
• The facility is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Radiology entrance.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
• There is no lock for the facility door.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 136cm x 205cm (4ft 6in x 6ft 9in).
• There is not a sink.
• There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• The emergency alarm is fully functional.
• There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
• There is a changing bench.
• The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
• The facility changing bench height is fixed.
• The length of the bench is 125cm (4ft 1in).
• There is not a wheel in shower.

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• Comments View
  • There is a fixed horizontal grab rail along the left hand wall.

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Standard Changing Cubicle / Room (Next to X-ray Room B)

• The changing cubicle/room is located next to X-ray Room B.
• The changing cubicle/room is 10m from the waiting room/area.
• There is step-free access to the changing cubicle/room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
• The width of the door opening is 65cm.
• The type of flooring in the room is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the cubicle/room.
• There is a bench seating in the cubicle/room.
• There is a/are coat hook(s) available.
• There is a/are coat hook(s) 162cm from the floor.
• There is a functional emergency alarm, but the pull cord is out of reach (10cm+ from the floor).
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Imaging Room (X-ray Room C)

• This section describes the X-ray Room(s), located on the left behind reception.
• There is / are 2 X-Ray Room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; X-ray Room C.
• This room is not accessed via a changing room.

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• Imaging Room View
  • There is step free access into the imaging room.
  • The imaging room is approximately 17m from the reception.
  • The imaging room is approximately 15m from the main waiting area.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are single width with an open extension leaf.
  • The door(s) has/have a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
  • A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
  • The width of the door is 128cm.
  • 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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Accessible Changing Room (Next to X-ray Room C)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located next to X-ray room C.
• The facility is 17m (18yd 1ft) from the Radiology entrance.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• There is no lock for the facility door.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 149cm x 198cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 6in).
• There is not a sink.
• There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
• There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
• There is a changing bench.
• The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
• The facility changing bench height is fixed.
• The length of the bench is 146cm (4ft 9in).
• There is not a wheel in shower.

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Standard Changing Cubicle / Room (Next to X-ray Room C)

• The changing cubicle/room is located next to X-ray Room C.
• The changing cubicle/room is 13m from the waiting room/area.
• There is step-free access to the changing cubicle/room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
• The width of the door opening is 65cm.
• The type of flooring in the room is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the cubicle/room.
• There is a bench seating in the cubicle/room.
• There is a/are coat hook(s) available.
• There is a/are coat hook(s) 162cm from the floor.
• There is a functional emergency alarm in the cubicle/room.
• The lighting levels are low to moderate.

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Imaging Room (Ultrasound 1)

• This section describes the Ultrasound Room(s), located at the far end of the department corridor.
• There is / are 2 Ultrasound Room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Ultrasound 1.
• This room is not accessed via a changing room.

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• Imaging Room View
  • There is step free access into the imaging room.
  • The imaging room is approximately 42m from the reception.
  • The imaging room is approximately 4m from the sub waiting area.
  • 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 87cm.
  • 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 adjustable.

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Imaging Room (Ultrasound 2)

• This section describes the Ultrasound Room(s), located at the far end of the department corridor.
• There is / are 2 Ultrasound Room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Ultrasound 2.
• This room is not accessed via a changing room.

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• Imaging Room View
  • There is step free access into the imaging room.
  • The imaging room is approximately 41m from the reception.
  • The imaging room is approximately 5m from the sub waiting area.
  • 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 77cm.
  • 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 adjustable.

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Imaging Room (CT Scanner)

• This section describes the CT Scanner Room(s), located at the far end of the department corridor.
• There is / are 1 CT Scanner Room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; CT Scanner.
• This room is not accessed via a changing room.

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• Imaging Room View
  • There is step free access into the imaging room.
  • The imaging room is approximately 47m from the reception.
  • The imaging room is approximately 9m from the sub waiting area.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) has/have a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
  • A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
  • The width of the door is 170cm.
  • 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 adjustable.

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Imaging Room (Dental Room)

• This section describes the Dental Room(s), located along the department corridor.
• There is / are 1 Dental Room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Dental Room.
• This room is not accessed via a changing room.

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• Imaging Room View
  • There is step free access into the imaging room.
  • The imaging room is approximately 20m from the reception.
  • The imaging room is approximately 12m from the sub waiting area.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) has/have a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
  • A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
  • The width of the door is 77cm.
  • There is not 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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Consultation / Treatment Room (Bed Bay)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Bed Bay.
• 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 an open extension leaf.
• The door(s) is/are easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 134cm (4ft 5in).
• 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.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are 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 moderate to good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Reception - Left Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located near the main reception.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 11m from the Radiology 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 pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 124cm x 263cm (4ft 1in x 8ft 8in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to 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 84cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is medium.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
  • There is not 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 medium.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • 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 pedal bin and clinical waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 162cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 120cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet does not have a backrest or a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 116cm.
  • 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 123cm (4ft).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Waiting Room 2)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located in waiting room 2.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 41m from the Radiology entrance.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The toilet seats have a high visual contrast.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The visual contrast of the horizontal wall mounted grab rail(s) in the ambulant cubicle(s) is low.
  • The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
  • There is a/are dropdown rail(s) on the left as you face the ambulant toilet(s).
  • The visual contrast of the dropdown rail(s) in the ambulant cubicle(s) is low.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above and to the right of the wash basin.
  • Lighting levels are good.