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Molecular Radiotherapy Unit - D301

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

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Getting To (Molecular Radiotherapy Unit - D301 )

  • This route starts at the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre - Zone D parking.
  • The most accessible route from here has step-free access via slope.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • This route also has uneven surfaces.
  • Access to this department is via the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre - Zone D entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • This department is located on Level 3 in zone D.
  • The department is approximately 10m from the Zone D main lifts.
  • From the Zone D Entrance, proceed straight ahead, past the reception and ahead to the patient lifts on the right.
  • Take a lift to Level 3.
  • Exit the lift to the right, and the Molecular Radiotherapy Unit - D301 is ahead.
  • This route to the department has a lift.
  • Doors are held open along this route.
  • Some flooring is shiny along this route.
  • There are resting areas along this route to the department.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Dementia-friendly signage is not provided.
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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.

Reception (Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre - Zone D)

  • The reception is located ahead as you enter.
  • The distance from the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre - Zone D entrance is 9m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 109cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • The reception has a television.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Some 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: benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • The seating is fixed.

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.

Department / Service (Molecular Radiotherapy Unit - D301 )

  • Location and Access View
    • The Molecular Radiotherapy Unit - D301 is located on Level 3, in Zone D.
    • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 106cm.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • There is a locked extension leaf.
    • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
    • The width of the opening is 83cm.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available in this area includes: sofas.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Consultation / Medical Room (Treatment Room)

  • The room surveyed was Treatment Room.
  • The room is located to the right side of the Molecular Radiotherapy Unit - D301.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: armchairs.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
  • 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 (Day Room / Lounge Area)

  • The room surveyed was Day Room / Lounge Area.
  • The room is located at the far end of the Molecular Radiotherapy Unit - D301.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • There is a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: armchairs.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: height adjustable 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.

Toilet with Adaptations (No Transfer Space)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in the Day Room / Lounge Area.
    • The distance from the Molecular Radiotherapy Unit - D301 entrance is 30m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is not any signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 76cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 135cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the right as you face the toilet.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is no dropdown grab rail for the toilet.
    • The toilet seat is 40cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 100cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 165cm and 172cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The wash basin is located just outside the toilet.