Access Guide
Getting To (Radiotherapy)
- The most accessible route from the Rear Accessible Parking has step-free level access and bollards.
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- Access to Radiotherapy is via the Rear Entrance - automatic doors.
- There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- Radiotherapy is located on the basement floor of the podium.
- Radiotherapy is approximately 4m from the Outpatients Services lifts.
- Enter the hospital via the Rear Entrance - automatic doors and proceed ahead past the main reception.
- After reception, turn right to the Outpatient Services lifts.
- Take a lift to the basement.
- As you exit the lift, the entrance to Radiotherapy is on your left hand side.
- Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
- Some flooring along the route is shiny.
- 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 (Rear Accessible Parking)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the rear of the hospital, along Grafton Way.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of block paving.
- There are 10 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 416cm (depth).
- There are no hatched/marked zones.
- The nearest designated bay is 30m from the Rear Entrance - automatic doors.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and bollards.
- There is a space of 120cm around the bays which is not marked or hatched.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for all users.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Entrance (Rear Entrance - Automatic Doors)
- This entrance is located at the rear of the hospital building, along Beaumont Place.
- The approach to the entrance has bollards.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is an intercom at a height of 133cm.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 127cm.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open towards you.
- There is a push pad at a height of 91cm.
- The width of the opening is 169cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 91cm.
Lift (Outpatients Services Lifts)
- The lift surveyed is located at the front of the ground floor podium.
- The distance from the Rear Entrance - automatic doors is 25m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- The basement, lower ground, ground, first and second floor are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high visual contrast.
- The lift has 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.
- The majority of the external controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 119cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 199cm (width) x 182cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a medium visual contrast.
- Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
Department / Service (Radiotherapy)
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Location and Access
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- Radiotherapy is located on the basement floor of the podium.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is an intercom at a height of 118cm.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 120cm.
- There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
- The doors open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 166cm.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 120cm.
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
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Facilities and Services
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- There are 10+ consultation/medical rooms available.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and armchairs.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- The hoist is mobile.
- The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations and a standard toilet.
Toilet and Changing Facilities (Radiotherapy)
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 10 toilets with adaptations.
- Toilets with adaptations are located in the reception area, along the main corridor and within the paediatric area.
- The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
- The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located along the main corridor.
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Changing Places and Changing Facilities
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- Standard changing facilities are located at the rear of the department.
- Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations in the reception area and paediatric area.
Reception (Radiotherapy)
- The reception is located to the right from the Radiotherapy entrance.
- The distance from the Radiotherapy entrance is 9m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 120cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
- There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and armchairs.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
Counter (Radiotherapy Information and Support)
- The counter is located to the left from the Radiotherapy entrance.
- The distance from the Radiotherapy entrance is 7m.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 72cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: armchairs.
Seating Area (Sub Waiting Areas)
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Location and Access
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- The sub waiting areas are located throughout the department.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and bariatric chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Seating Area (Paediatric Waiting Area)
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Location and Access
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- The paediatric waiting area is located on the right hand side of the main corridor.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Room (Play Leaders Prep Room)
- The room is located on the right hand side of the main corridor.
- The distance from Radiotherapy entrance is 50m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- There is no 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 width of the opening is 86cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: sofas.
- Furniture available in the room includes: height adjustable tables.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Room (Play Room)
- The room is located on the right hand side of the main corridor.
- The distance from Radiotherapy entrance is 50m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- 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 width of the opening is 86cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
- Some desks are fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a play area.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Room (Chill Out Room)
- The room is located on the right hand side of the main corridor.
- The distance from Radiotherapy entrance is 50m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- 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 width of the opening is 86cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- The tables are fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles and a play area.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Consultation / Medical Room (Consulting Room)
- There are 4 consultation/medical rooms available.
- The room surveyed was; Consulting Room.
- The room is located to the right from the Radiotherapy entrance.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
- 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 width of the opening is 86cm.
- 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.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 180cm.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
- The furniture is fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Consultation / Medical Room (Treatment Room)
- There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
- The room surveyed was; Treatment Room.
- The room is located on the right hand side of the main corridor.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
- 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 has a locked extension leaf.
- The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 190cm.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
- The furniture is fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Consultation / Medical Room (Anaesthetic Room)
- There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
- The room surveyed was; Anaesthetic Room.
- The room is located on the right of the main department corridor.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
- One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
- The locked door can be opened on request.
- The doors open inwards.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
- Some furniture is fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Consultation / Medical Room (Recovery Room)
- There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
- The room surveyed was; Recovery Room.
- The room is located on the right hand side of the department corridor.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
- The doors open inwards.
- The width of the opening is 172cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 200cm.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: booths.
- Some furniture is fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Consultation / Medical Room (Mould Room)
- There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
- The room surveyed was; Mould Room.
- The room is located on the right hand side of the main corridor.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
- 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 has a locked extension leaf.
- The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 88cm.
- 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.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 220cm.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
- The furniture is fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Consultation / Medical Room (Consent Room)
- There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
- The room surveyed was; Consent Room.
- The room is located to the right from Radiotherapy entrance.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
- 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 width of the opening is 86cm.
- 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.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
- Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Imaging Room (SXR / DXR)
- The room surveyed was; SXR / DXR.
- The room is located on the right hand side of the main corridor.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
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Imaging Room
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- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single automatic door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 132cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 170cm.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Imaging Room (Linac Room)
- The room surveyed was; Linac E.
- The room is located at the rear of the department.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
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Imaging Room
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- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- The treatment table is wall mounted and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 220cm.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Imaging Room (CT Simulator)
- The room surveyed was; CT Simulator.
- The room is located to the right from the Radiotherapy entrance.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
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Imaging Room
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- 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 width of the opening is 82cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- The treatment table is wall mounted and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 240cm.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Imaging Room (Brachytherapy)
- The room surveyed was; Brachytherapy.
- The room is located on the right hand side of the main corridor.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
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Imaging Room
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- 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 has a locked extension leaf.
- The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 92cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- The treatment table is wall mounted and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 180cm.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Standard Changing Room (Linac Rooms)
- The changing room surveyed is located at the rear of the department.
- The distance from the Radiotherapy entrance is 70m.
- The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- There is step-free level access into the changing room.
- The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 76cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- Facilities in the changing room include: a chair/stool.
- Additional features include: a mirror and coat hooks.
- The changing room has no disposal facilities.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located at the rear of the reception area.
- The distance from the Radiotherapy entrance is 12m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
- 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 high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 275cm (width) x 200cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 200cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 106cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a push tap.
- The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rail has 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 high visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 97cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
- The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
- The cubicle has a sanitary bin, a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 137cm and 156cm from the floor.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 100cm.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
