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Getting To The Hospital

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• By Road View
  • Access to the Grafton Way Building from the east is via the A400 Gower Street and access from the west is via the A400 Tottenham Court Road. The Grafton Way Building is on the boarder of the congestion zone.
  • There is only parking for Blue Badge holders which is available at the Grafton Way Building.
    The designated Blue Badge parking bays are located in front of the Grafton Way entrance.
• By Bus View
  • The following buses are used to access the Grafton Way Building: Tottenham Court Road - Northbound (Warren Street station) - no's 10, 73, 24, 29 and 134.
    Gower Street - Southbound (University Street) - no's 10, 24, 29, 73 and 134.
    Euston Road - no's 18, 27, 30 and 88.
    Warren Street (bus stop W) – no's 18 and 205.
  • There is not an onsite bus stop.
• 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 Grafton Way Building.
    The tube stations are located at opposite ends of the main hospital 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 Grafton Way Main Building 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).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
• The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is located in the Atrium on the ground floor of the main hospital building.
• The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 020 3447 3042.
• 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 in the Atrium on the ground floor of the main hospital building.
• 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 and mobile hoists.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact the main reception.

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Hospital Parking (Blue Badge Bays Only)

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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 Grafton Way entrance.
  • The car park type is sheltered.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 325cm (10ft 8in).
  • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • There is/are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 235cm x 490cm (7ft 9in x 16ft 1in).
  • There is not 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.
  • There is not a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
• Paying View
  • There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
• Access to the Hospital View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Grafton Way entrance.
• Comments View
  • The drop-off point is not clearly marked as shown in photograph 6.
  • The Blue Badge bays can be used by patients/carers with hospital issued parking dispensations attending outpatient or day-case appointments.
    Patients/carers can obtain dispensations on the day or in advance from the ground floor reception team. They can also telephone or email requests at least one week ahead of their appointments.

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Getting To (Proton Beam Therapy Centre - Treatment)

• The Proton Beam Therapy Centre - Treatment is/are located on level B4 of the Grafton Way Building.
• Access to the Proton Beam Therapy Centre - Treatment is via the main entrance.
• Enter via the main entrance and turn left into the lift lobby. Take lifts 4 or 5 down to level B4. Exit the lift, turn right and the entrance to the Proton Beam Therapy Centre - Treatment is located on your right hand side.
• There is step free access, via lift, to the Proton Beam Therapy Centre - Treatment.
• The Proton Beam Therapy Centre - Treatment is approximately 3m from the lifts 4 and 5.
• There is a/are manual, double door(s) which may be difficult to open between the main entrance and the department/service.
• There are not resting areas along the route.
• 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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Outside Access (Main Revolving Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Grafton Way Building.
  • 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 an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 99cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (by revolving).
  • The automatic door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The width of the door opening is 205cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 139cm.

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Outside Access (Main Automatic Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Grafton Way Building.
  • 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/do 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 an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 99cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 99cm (3ft 3in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 107cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 139cm.
• Comments View
  • There is an identical automatic entrance on the left side and right side of the revolving entrance.

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Lift (Lifts 4, 5, 6 and 7)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you enter via the front entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the front entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B4, B3, B1, G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
• There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do not contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is good.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 198cm x 137cm (6ft 6in x 4ft 6in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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• Comments View
  • Access to levels B3 and B4 is via lifts 4 & 5 only.
    
  • There are braille markings on the list of services within the lift.

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Lift (Lifts 4, 5, 6 and 7)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you enter via the front entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the front entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B4, B3, B1, G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
• There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do not contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is good.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 198cm x 137cm (6ft 6in x 4ft 6in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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• Comments View
  • Access to levels B3 and B4 is via lifts 4 & 5 only.
    
  • There are braille markings on the list of services within the lift.

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Opening Times

• Access is by appointment only.

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Department / Service (Proton Beam Therapy Centre - Treatment)

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• Department / Service Access View
  • The Proton Beam Therapy Centre - Treatment is located on level B4.
  • There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 168cm.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 128cm (4ft 2in).
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is level access throughout 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.
  • There is some flooring in the department/service which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • The department/service does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Department / Service Facilities View
  • This department/service has; a waiting room/area, a consultation room, treatment rooms, accessible toilet facilities for everyone, ambulant toilet facilities for everyone and standard toilet facilities.
  • There are 6 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
  • A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
  • 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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Waiting Room / Area (Main)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 3m from the department entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is a/are door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is/are double width.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 174cm (5ft 9in).
• 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.
• Chairs with armrests are not available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The surface height of the lowest table is 38cm.
• The surface height of the highest table is 38cm.
• 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.
• 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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• Comments View
  • There is a Proton International Patient Wait room within the main waiting room as shown in photographs 7, 8 and 9.
  • There is a Proton International Reception within the main waiting room as shown in photographs 10 and 11.
  • The width of the doors are 91cm.
  • The height of the sink is 90cm.

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Entrance (Proton Beam Treatment Room 1)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located along the department corridor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 170cm.
• Comments View
  • There are identical entrances for the 3 other Treatment Rooms.

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Entrance (MRI)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located along the department corridor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • 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) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.

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Imaging Room (Proton Beam Treatment Rooms)

• This section describes the Proton Beam Treatment Room(s), located ahead from the Proton Beam Treatment entrance.
• There is / are 4 Proton Beam Treatment Room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Proton Beam Treatment Room 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 changing room is approximately 27m from the main waiting area.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be 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 160cm.
  • 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.
  • A mobile hoist can be brought in from another department.
  • There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
  • 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 (MRI)

• This section describes the MRI Room(s), located ahead from the MRI entrance.
• There is / are MRI 1 Room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; MRI.
• 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 changing room is approximately 30m from the main waiting area.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be 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 120cm.
  • 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.
  • A mobile hoist can be brought in from another department.
  • There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
  • 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 (CT Scanner)

• This section describes the CT Scanner Room(s), located at the end of the department corridor on the right hand side.
• 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 changing room is approximately 38m from the main waiting area.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be 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 164cm.
  • 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.
  • A mobile hoist can be brought in from another department.
  • There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
  • 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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Day Room / Lounge Area (Children's Lounge)

• There is a day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is approximately 10m from the Proton Beam Therapy Centre - Treatment entrance.
• There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is not always open.
• A key card is required for access.
• There is a/are door(s) into the day room/lounge area.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• There is a television.
• 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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  • The height of the door release button is 105cm.
    
  • The height of the sink is 75cm.

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Day Room / Lounge Area (Teenage & Young Adult Lounge)

• There is a day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is approximately 11m from the Proton Beam Therapy Centre - Treatment entrance.
• There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is not always open.
• A key card required for access.
• There is a/are door(s) into the day room/lounge area.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is bench seating only.
• All chairs are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• There is a television.
• 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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• Comments View
  • The height of the door release button is 105cm.
    
  • There is a door at the rear of the room to access the Children's Lounge as shown in photograph 4.
    
  • The door is single, heavy and open towards you (pull).
    
  • The width of the door is 87cm.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Treatment Room)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Treatment Room.
• 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) may be difficult 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.
• 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 height adjustable.
• There are no chairs with 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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Room / Area (Consent Room)

• There is / are 2 room(s) / area(s) available.
• The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Consent Room 2.
• The room / area is approximately 7m from the Proton Beam Therapy Centre - Treatment 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 96cm (3ft 2in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not 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.
• The hoist is electric.
• A sling is available.
• The sling is attached by hook and loop.
• There is not 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 height adjustable.
• There are no chairs with armrests available.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• 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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Room / Area (Anaesthetic Rooms)

• There is / are 2 room(s) / area(s) available.
• The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Room 2.
• The room / area is approximately 19m from the Proton Beam Therapy Centre - Treatment entrance.
• There is level access to the room / area.
• There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
• The door(s) open(s) automatically towards you.
• The door(s) is/are double width.
• The width of the door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in).
• 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 / 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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  • The height of the door release button is 105cm.
    
  • This room was being used for storage at the time of survey.

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Room / Area (MRI - Cannulation Room)

• There is / are 1 room(s) / area(s) available.
• The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Cannulation Room.
• The room / area is approximately 1m from the MRI entrance.
• There is level access to the room / area.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the room / area.
• 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/are 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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Room / Area (Recovery Rooms)

• There is / are 2 room(s) / area(s) available.
• The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Recovery 1.
• The room / area is approximately 25m from the Proton Beam Therapy Centre - Treatment 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 with a locked extension leaf.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• 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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• Comments View
  • The height of the door release button is 105cm.
  • Recovery Room 1 has 4 beds and will be used for adults.
  • Recovery Room 2 will also have 4 beds and will be used for children as shown in photographs 5, 6, 7 and 8.
  • The Recovery Rooms were not in use at the time of survey.

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Accessible Changing Room (Proton Beam Treatment)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located to the left from the Proton Beam Therapy Centre - Treatment entrance.
• The facility is 2m (2yd 7in) from the Proton Beam Therapy Centre - Treatment entrance.
• The door opens outwards.
• The width of the door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• The door is locked by a lever twist.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 200cm x 163cm (6ft 7in x 5ft 4in).
• Wall mounted rails are available.
• There is not a sink.
• There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• The emergency alarm is fully functional.
• There is a locker within the accessible changing room.
• The locker is within reach for a wheelchair user.
• There is not a changing bench.
• There is not a wheel in shower.

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Standard Changing Cubicle / Room (Proton Beam Treatment)

• The changing cubicle/room is located to the left from the Proton Beam Therapy Centre - Treatment entrance.
• There is step-free access to the changing cubicle/room.
• The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) for the room is/are not push pad activated.
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm.
• The type of flooring in the room is vinyl/laminate.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the cubicle/room.
• There are no seats in the cubicle/room.
• There is a/are coat hook(s) available.
• There are coat hooks at 106cm and 140cm from the floor.
• There is a functional emergency alarm in the cubicle/room.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Standard Changing Cubicle / Room (CT Scanner)

• The changing cubicle/room is located at the end of the department corridor on the right hand side.
• The changing cubicle/room is 36m from the waiting room/area.
• There is step-free access to the changing cubicle/room.
• The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) for the room is/are not push pad activated.
• 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 97cm.
• The type of flooring in the room is vinyl/laminate.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the cubicle/room.
• There are chairs with armrests on both sides.
• There is a/are coat hook(s) available.
• There are coat hooks at 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
• There is a functional emergency alarm in the cubicle/room.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There are lockers available in the changing rooms.
  The width of the two other changing room doors are 87cm.

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Parent and Baby Room (Children's Lounge)

• There is a parent and baby room for public use.
• The parent and baby room is located to the right from the Children's Lounge entrance.
• The parent and baby room is approximately 2m from the Children's Lounge 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, 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
• 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 87cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever.
• There is/are not chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
• There is 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 (Baby Feed - Children's Lounge)

• There is a parent and baby room for public use.
• The parent and baby room is located to the left from the Children's Lounge entrance.
• The parent and baby room is approximately 7m from the Children's Lounge 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, pictorial and written text signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
• There are not 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 good.

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• Comments View
  • The room was being used for storage at the time of survey.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Main Corridor - Left Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located along the department corridor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m from the Proton Beam Therapy Centre - Treatment 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, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens inwards and outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 232cm x 185cm (7ft 7in x 6ft 1in).
  • The accessible toilet does not 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 163cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • 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 pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 106cm and 140cm 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 does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 96cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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 not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 98cm.
  • 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 121cm (3ft 12in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Children's Lounge - Right Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right from the Children's Lounge entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 4m from the Children's Lounge 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, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 230cm (6ft 3in x 7ft 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 115cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • 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 fair.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency alarm is fully functional.
  • 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 pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 106cm and 140cm 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 does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 95cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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 not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • 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 98cm.
  • 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 121cm (3ft 12in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (MRI - Right Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right from the MRI entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 3m from the MRI 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, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 225cm (6ft 3in x 7ft 5in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 116cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • 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 fair.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • 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 pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 106cm and 140cm 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 does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 97cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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 not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • 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 121cm (3ft 12in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Main Corridor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located along the department corridor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 9m from the Proton Beam Therapy Centre - Treatment entrance.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • 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 right 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 dropdown rail(s) on the left as you face the ambulant toilet(s).
  • The colour contrast of the dropdown rail(s) in the ambulant cubicle(s) is good.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 78cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above the wash basins.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Proton Beam Treatment)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located to the right from the Proton Beam Therapy Centre - Treatment entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m from the Proton Beam Therapy Centre - Treatment entrance.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • 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 right 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 left as you face the ambulant toilet(s).
  • The colour contrast of the dropdown rail(s) in the ambulant cubicle(s) is good.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 77cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above the wash basin.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Related Access Guides

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