Access Guide
Getting To (Targeted Lung Health Check)
- The most accessible route from Car Park E has step-free level access.
- Targeted Lung Health Check is located in Car Park E.
- From the Blue Badge parking in Car Park E, head towards the main hospital building.
- The Targeted Lung Health Check unit is situated in the car park itself, just before the pedestrian ramp.
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Hospital Parking (Car Park E - Blue Badge Only)
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Parking
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- 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 hospital.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park does not have a barrier control system.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 360cm x 625cm (11ft 9in x 20ft 6in).
- There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point.
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Paying
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- There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
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Access to the Hospital
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- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
- The hospital entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
- The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is not clearly signposted.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 13m (42ft) from the Car Park E entrance.
- There are 3 Blue Badge bays at the rear of the hospital.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge bays are 237cm x 586cm.
- At the time of survey (April 2024) there were two mobile CT scanners by the Car Park E Entrance so the number of parking spaces was reduced.
Lift (Accessible Entrance)
- The lift surveyed is located by the accessible entrance, at the rear of the unit.
- This lift is a platform lift.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 81cm (width) x 144cm (depth).
- The lift is operated by a member of staff.
Entrance (Accessible Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the rear of the unit.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- The entrance area is not clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access via lift at the entrance.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens towards you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 88cm.
- The door has a low visual contrast.
- A member of staff will operate the lift.
- During lift operation, the accessible entrance door will be held open.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
- The main entrance is at the front of the mobile unit.
- The main entrance has 8 steps.
Department / Service (Targeted Lung Health Check)
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Location and Access
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- Targeted Lung Health Check is located in a mobile unit in Car Park E.
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Access throughout may include manual doors.
- 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.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
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Facilities and Services
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- There are 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations is located in Mary Seacole Wing on Level B.
Reception (Targeted Lung Health Check)
- The reception is located ahead from the accessible entrance, at the far end of the unit and on the left.
- The distance from the accessible entrance is 7m.
- The most accessible route to reception has narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 112cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the desk.
- The reception has glazed screens.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: benches.
- The seating is fixed.
Seating Area (Waiting Area)
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Location and Access
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- The waiting area is directly ahead from the accessible entrance.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- 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.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Consultation / Medical Room (Clinic Room 2)
- There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
- The room surveyed was; Clinic Room 2.
- The room is located off the waiting area.
- 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 by sliding.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 98cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is not 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.
- 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 even at the time of the survey.
Imaging Room (Targeted Lung Health Check)
- The room surveyed was; Targeted Lung Health Check.
- The room is located off the waiting area, via an external covered platform.
- 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 no signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- Before the gate there is a safety gate that needs to be opened and closed.
- There is a 150cm x 150cm turning space beyond the gate.
- Patients will always be accompanied on the route to the Targeted Lung Health Check room.
- 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.
- The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 250cm.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- 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.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
