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Sir Jules Thorn EEG Telemetry Unit

National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG

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Getting To (Sir Jules Thorn EEG Telemetry Unit)

  • The most accessible route from the Queen Square parking has a steep ramp or slope and a dropped kerb.
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  • Access to the Sir Jules Thorn EEG Telemetry Unit is via the Albany Wing main entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • The Sir Jules Thorn EEG Telemetry Unit is located on the seventh floor of the Queen Mary Wing.
  • Sir Jules Thorn EEG Telemetry Unit is approximately 3m from the Queen Mary Wing lift.
  • Enter the hospital via the Albany Wing main entrance and proceed straight ahead, past the reception.
  • Turn right, then left and continue straight through the double doors.
  • Go down the ramp to the right.
  • At the bottom of the first section of ramp, turn right into the Queen Mary Wing, then follow the corridor round to the left and through a single door to the lifts.
  • Take a lift to the seventh floor.
  • The Sir Jules Thorn EEG Telemetry Unit is located to the right as you exit the lift.
  • Internally the most accessible route has a lift, a steep ramp or slope and doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring along the route is shiny and patterned.
  • There are 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; standard toilets.
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Parking (Queen Square)

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Queen Square.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.

Entrance (Main Entrance - Albany Wing)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • 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 ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 4 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The step markings are not clearly visible.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 106cm.
  • There is an assistance button, at a height of 75cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 153cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift (Queen Mary Wing)

  • The lift surveyed is located in the Queen Mary Wing.
  • The distance from the Albany Wing main entrance is 45m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has a steep ramp or slope and doors permanently held open.
  • The lower ground to seventh floor are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 66cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 116cm (width) x 80cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Entrance (Sir Jules Thorn EEG Telemetry Unit)

  • This entrance is located on the seventh floor of the Queen Mary Wing.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 115cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Ward (Sir Jules Thorn EEG Telemetry Unit)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is a/an neurology ward.
    • This is a shared ward.
    • There are 5 bays available.
    • There are 3 side rooms available.
    • There are 8 beds in total on the ward.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this ward.
    • There is a bell at a height of 143cm.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 140cm.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The doors require effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 140cm.
    • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 142cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Reception / Nurses' Station View
    • The height of the desk is 126cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available on the ward includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: washrooms.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations for visitors is located on the ground floor.
  • Visiting Hours View

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Sir Jules Thorn EEG Telemetry Unit)

Room (Patients Day Room)

  • The room is located to the left from the ward entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Announcements are in person.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Shower and Toilet)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located to the left of the reception.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 300cm (width) x 170cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however they are obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space on the left is 203cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • The lateral transfer space on the right is 70cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the right transfer side.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 80cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 116cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 117cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The bathroom has a sanitary bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 162cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels are varied due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • The bathroom has a wheel-in shower.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a fixed height shower head.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The shower dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.

Standard Bedroom and Ensuite (Side Room 7)

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located at the rear of the ward, to the left.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a single bed.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available in the bedroom includes: a chair without armrests and an armchair.
    • Furniture available in the bedroom includes: a table.
    • The following is also available in this bedroom: TV with subtitles.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • Ensuite Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • The ensuite door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the ensuite are 195cm (width) x 200cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • The wash basin has twist/turn mixer taps.
    • Additional features include: a mirror and a coat hook.
    • The ensuite has a clinical waste bin.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • The ensuite has a shower with a step.
    • There is a detachable shower head.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.