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Radiotherapy - Brachytherapy, CT Scanner, Mould Room and Linacs - D201

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

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Getting To (Radiotherapy - Brachytherapy, CT Scanner, Mould Room and Linacs - D201)

  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope, uneven surfaces and a pedestrian crossing.
  • Access to Radiotherapy - Brachytherapy, CT Scanner, Mould Room and Linacs - D201 is via the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre - Zone D entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • Radiotherapy - Brachytherapy, CT Scanner, Mould Room and Linacs - D201 is located on Level 2 of Zone D.
  • Radiotherapy - Brachytherapy, CT Scanner, Mould Room and Linacs - D201 is approximately 5m from the main lifts.
  • Enter the hospital via the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre - Zone D entrance and proceed past reception until you reach the lifts.
  • Take a lift to Level 2.
  • Exit the lift the entrance to Radiotherapy - Brachytherapy, CT Scanner, Mould Room and Linacs - D201 is located immediately to the left.
  • 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 and to the left 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 (Radiotherapy - Brachytherapy, CT Scanner, Mould Room and Linacs - D201)

  • Location and Access View
    • Radiotherapy - Brachytherapy, CT Scanner, Mould Room and Linacs - D201 is located on Level 2.
    • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 171cm.
  • 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 may be background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 10+ 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 fixed hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations and standard toilets.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Radiotherapy - Brachytherapy, CT Scanner, Mould Room and Linacs - D201)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located along the right hand corridor after passing the main waiting area.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a left hand transfer space.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located to the left of reception.
    • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the Brachytherapy area.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located along the left hand corridor after passing through the main waiting area and in the Brachytherapy area.
    • Standard changing facilities are located along the left and right hand corridors after passing through the main waiting area.

Reception (Radiotherapy - Brachytherapy, CT Scanner, Mould Room and Linacs - D201)

  • The reception is located on the right as you enter the department.
  • The distance from the Radiotherapy - Brachytherapy, CT Scanner, Mould Room and Linacs - D201 entrance is 2m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
  • There may be 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 chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Imaging Room (CT2)

  • The room surveyed was; CT2.
  • The room is located along the left hand corridor after passing through the main waiting area.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • Imaging Room View
    • 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 opens inwards.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 89cm.
    • 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
    • The length of the treatment table is 255cm.
    • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There may be background noise in this room.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Imaging Room (Linac G)

  • The room surveyed was; Linac G.
  • The room is located along the right hand corridor after passing through the main waiting area.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • Imaging Room View
    • 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 doors require effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 163cm.
    • 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 255cm.
    • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is 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 Treatment Room)

  • The room surveyed was; Brachytherapy Treatment Room.
  • The room is located in the Brachytherapy treatment suite, to the left after passing through the main waiting area.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • Imaging Room View
    • 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 has a locked extension leaf.
    • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • 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.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • 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.

Consultation / Medical Room (Mould Room)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Mould Room.
  • The room is located along the left hand corridor after passing through the main waiting area.
  • 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 has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • 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.
  • The 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 203cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • Some furniture is fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Consultation / Medical Room (Phlebotomy Room)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; the Phlebotomy Room.
  • The room is located opposite reception.
  • 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 inwards.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 74cm.
  • 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 flooring is shiny.
  • 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.
  • 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 (Review Room 4)

  • There are 4 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Review Room 4.
  • The room is located along the left hand corridor after passing through the main waiting area.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access 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 opens inwards.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • 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 high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 179cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • Some furniture is fixed.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Seating Area (Linac Subwait)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Linac subwait is located along the right hand corridor after passing through the main waiting area.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Seating Area View
    • 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.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Changing Room with Adaptations (Brachytherapy Area)

  • Location and Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located in the Brachytherapy area.
    • The distance from the Radiotherapy - Brachytherapy, CT Scanner, Mould Room and Linacs - D201 entrance is 37m.
    • 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.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • Facilities available in the changing room include: a chair/stool and a locker at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 149cm (width) x 202cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 124cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • A horizontal grab rail and drop down rail with a high contrast is available.

Changing Room with Adaptations (Linac Area)

  • Location and Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located along the right hand corridor after passing through the main waiting area.
    • The distance from the Radiotherapy - Brachytherapy, CT Scanner, Mould Room and Linacs - D201 entrance is 47m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 92cm.
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • Facilities available in the changing room include: a changing table/bench and a chair/stool.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The changing room has a waste bin .
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 111cm and 146cm from the floor.
    • A horizontal grab rail with a high contrast is available.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located along the right hand corridor after passing through the main waiting area.
    • The distance from the Radiotherapy - Brachytherapy, CT Scanner, Mould Room and Linacs - D201 entrance is 40m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
    • 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.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 151cm (width) x 220cm (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, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 83cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has varying visual contrasts.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 46cm 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 high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 96cm 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 lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 98cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 146cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.