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Getting To The Hospital

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• By Road View
  • If you are driving to the MacMillan Cancer Centre please be aware it is located within the congestion zone and only limited on street Blue Badge parking is available.
  • On street Blue Badge parking bays are located in front of the Macmillan Cancer Centre on Huntley Street.
• By Bus View
  • The following buses are used to access the Macmillan Cancer Centre: Tottenham Court Road - Northbound (Warren Street station) - no's 10, 73, 24, 29, 134. Gower Street - Southbound (University Street) - no's 10, 24, 29, 73, 134. Euston Road - no's 18, 27, 30, 88. Warren Street (bus stop W) – no's 18 and 205.
• By Train View
  • The nearest National Rail station is Euston.
• By Underground View
  • Warren Street (Northern / Victoria Lines) and Euston Square (Circle / Hammersmith & City / Metropolitan Lines) are the closest tube stations to the Macmillan Cancer Centre. The tube stations are located at opposite ends of the hospital main building. Traffic light controlled pedestrian crossing points are located adjacent to each tube station. Euston Square station has lift access from the platform to the street.
• Useful Links View
  • This link takes you to the Macmillan Cancer Centre page with information on travelling to the hospital. Travel information is subject to change. Please check the latest information before planning your journey.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
• Comments View
  • To find your way around the University College Hospital sites please click here.

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is not a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
• There are volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
• Volunteers do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Volunteers can be found in the main Atrium.
• BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact the main reception.

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Public Parking

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• Additional Public Parking Information View
  • For more information on public parking please click here (new tab).

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Getting To (Imaging CT, MRI and X-Ray)

• Imaging CT, MRI and X-Ray is/are located on the lower ground floor.
• Access to Imaging CT, MRI and X-Ray is via the main centre entrance.
• When entering the main centre entrance turn right and continue towards the garden lift. Take the lift to the lower ground floor and on exiting go through the double doors to the left of reception. The service is located ahead of you.
• There is step free access, via lift, to Imaging CT, MRI and X-Ray.
• Imaging CT, MRI and X-Ray is approximately 12m from the garden lift.
• There is a/are manual, heavy, double door(s) between the lift and the department/service.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

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Outside Access (Main Centre Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Huntley Street.
  • 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.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The main 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 second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The automatic door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 300cm.
• Comments View
  • The single automatic doors are push pad operated.
  • Between the two sets of push pad operated doors is an automatic revolving door with an opening width of 152cm.

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Other Floors (Reception 1)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Lift (Garden Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
• The lift is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main centre entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G-1-2-3-4-5.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 99cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 132cm x 150cm (4ft 4in x 4ft 11in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Reception (Reception 1)

• The reception area 1 is located on the lower ground floor.
• The reception area/desk is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the garden lift.
• Clear signage for the reception area/desk is visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to the reception area/desk, via lift.
• The lighting levels at the reception area/desk are medium.
• The height of the reception desk is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
• There is a low section of the desk (76cm or below) available.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the desk.
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low section of the desk.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 19:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 19:00.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 18:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 19:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 19:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Entrance (Unit)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the lower ground floor.
  • 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) 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.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 13m from the unit 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.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• Announcements are in person.
• The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
• 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 (Preparation Area)

• There is / are 3 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Preparation Area.
• 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.
• A hoist can be brought in from another department.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is/are adjustable.
• All chairs have armrests available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (MRI)

• There is / are 3 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; MRI.
• 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) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is/are double width.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 164cm (5ft 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.
• 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 not a chair.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Changing Room

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the left of the corridor.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the unit entrance.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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Accessible Toilet

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right of the corridor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the unit entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 189cm x 213cm (6ft 2in x 6ft 12in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm in front of the seat.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
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  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• The nearest standard toilets are located opposite reception 1.

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Related Access Guides

• Macmillan Cancer Centre link (new tab) - click here.