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Combined Acute Care and Rapid Access Clinic - D701

Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre, Horfield Road, Bristol, BS2 8ED

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Getting To (Combined Acute Care and Rapid Access Clinic - D701)

  • The most accessible route from the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre - Zone D parking has a very easy slope, uneven surfaces and a pedestrian crossing.
  • Access to The Combined Acute Care and Rapid Access Clinic - D701 is via the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre - Zone D entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • The Combined Acute Care and Rapid Access Clinic - D701 is located on Level 7, in Zone D.
  • The Combined Acute Care and Rapid Access Clinic - D701 is approximately 20m from the Zone D main lifts.
  • From the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre - Zone D entrance, proceed straight ahead, past reception, to the patient lifts on your right.
  • Take a lift to Level 7.
  • Exit the lift to the left and the Combined Acute Care and Rapid Access Clinic - D701 is directly ahead.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and doors permanently held open.
  • 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; a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre - Zone D)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front and to the side of the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre - Zone D entrance.
    • The car park is open air/surface and sheltered.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
    • The height of the restriction barrier is 190cm.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 476cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 129cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 20m from the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre - Zone D entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope, uneven surfaces and a pedestrian crossing.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is restricted to 4 hours.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.

Entrance (Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre - Zone D)

  • This entrance is located to the south-west of the hospital site, to the left of the revolving doors.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 127cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 126cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 108cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 83cm.
  • The width of the opening is 154cm.
  • 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 111cm.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The second set of doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 166cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • The entrance gives access to Level 4.

Lift (Main Lifts - 9 and 10)

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead as you enter the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre - Zone D entrance, on the right after passing reception.
  • The distance from the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre - Zone D entrance is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • Levels 1 to 8 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.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 102cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 196cm (width) x 120cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing and a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Entrance (D701 and 702)

  • This entrance is located on level 7, to the left when exiting the lift.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 108cm.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 158cm.
  • The doors have a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 158cm.
  • The doors have a medium colour contrast.

Reception (D701 and D702)

  • The reception is located directly ahead from the D701 and D702 entrance.
  • The distance from the D701 and D702 entrance is 25m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • 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 background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • 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 chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Department / Service (The Combined Acute Care and Rapid Access Clinic - D701)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Combined Acute Care and Rapid Access Clinic - D701 is located on level 7 in Zone D.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors and 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 provided.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 9 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • 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 following facilities are available for patients: a standard toilet.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations is located in the Haemophilia D702 corridor.

Consultation / Medical Room (Assessment Room 5)

  • There are 7 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Assessment Room 5.
  • The room is located on 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 written text and numbered 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 door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • 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 walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • 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 and stools.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Consultation / Medical Room (Phlebotomy Room)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; The Phlebotomy Room.
  • The room is located on 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 step-free level access into the room.
  • The width of the opening is 97cm.
  • 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: riser recliner chairs and stools.
  • 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 even at the time of the survey.

Room (Pentamidine Room)

  • The room is located on the main department corridor.
  • The distance from the D701 and D702 entrance is 6m.
  • 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 door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • 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.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: armchairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a wash basin.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Patient Toilet)

  • The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located on the reception corridor.
  • The distance from the D701 and D702 entrance is 25m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.