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Getting To The Hospital (Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre)

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• By Road View
  • Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre is located on Horfield Road in the centre of the city. The postcode to use for the Sat-Nav is BS2 8ED. From the west of the city, Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre can be accessed via several routes from the A370, A369 and the A4. From the east of the city, the main route to the hospital is from the M32, A4032 and the A4044.
  • On-site parking is very limited and all patients and visitors are encouraged to use public transport or nearby public car parks whenever possible. There are various pay and display car parks around the hospital. Parking for Blue Badge Holders is free of charge in any of the parking spaces (apart from the 15 minute drop-off spaces) as long as the Blue Badge is correctly displayed. There are drop-off spaces located outside the main entrance of the Bristol Royal Infirmary, Emergency Department, Royal Hospital for Children, Haematology & Oncology Centre, Bristol Heart Centre and St Michael's Hospital. The Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre offer concessionary parking for some patients.
• By Bus View
  • Several local bus routes serve the hospital site. They are the 3X, 13, 72a, U1, U1e and the X7. The bus stop is located on Upper Maudlin Street to the right of the main hospital entrance and along Horfield Road. There is a free shuttle bus service is provided for patients, staff and visitors which stops outside the Bristol Royal Infirmary Building. The circular route includes Bristol Temple Meads Station and various hospital sites.
  • There is not an onsite bus stop.
• By Train View
  • Bristol Temple Meads is approximately 1 mile (25 minute walk) from the hospital. The HUBS free hospital shuttle bus runs frequently from Bristol Temple Meads to all hospital sites. There are also several taxi services which run from the station.
• Useful Links View
  • For the map to show parking areas please click on the link below.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For the route from Bristol Temple Meads train station to the hospital please click on the link below.
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  • For information on bus times and routes provided by First Group please click on the link below.
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  • For the timetable for the free shuttle bus service please click on the link below.
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Hospital Parking (Pay and Display and Blue Badge Bays)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located in front of the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • 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 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 256cm x 465cm (8ft 5in x 15ft 3in).
  • 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.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located throughout the car park.
  • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located throughout the car park.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
• Access to the Hospital View
  • 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 clearly visible from the car park.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Bristol Haematology & Oncology Centre - Zone D main entrance.
• Comments View
  • Part of the car park is sheltered and the rest is open air.
  • There are two height restriction barriers to access the sheltered parking, as shown in photographs 11 and 12.
  • One height is 290cm and the other one is 190cm.
  • There are three bays opposite the main entrance which are reserved for phlebotomy patients only, as shown in photographs 13 and 14.

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

• Radiotherapy - Brachytherapy, CT Scanner, Mould Room & Linacs - D201 is/are located on level 2.
• Access to Radiotherapy - Brachytherapy, CT Scanner, Mould Room & Linacs - D201 is via the main entrance.
• Enter via the hospital main entrance and proceed down the corridor, past the main reception desk on your right hand side, until you reach the lift lobby. Take the lift down to level 2. As you exit the lift, the entrance to Radiotherapy - Brachytherapy, CT Scanner, Mould Room & Linacs - D201 will be on your left hand side.
• There is step free access, via lift, to Radiotherapy - Brachytherapy, CT Scanner, Mould Room & Linacs - D201.
• Radiotherapy - Brachytherapy, CT Scanner, Mould Room & Linacs - D201 is approximately 2m from the lifts.
• There are not resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

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Outside Access (Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre - Zone D Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre, on level 4.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 67cm (2ft 2in).
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The automatic door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 152cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 163cm.
• Comments View
  • At this entrance there is a screening area (photograph 12) which patients must head to first before they go to reception.
  • This entrance gives direct access to level 4.
  • There is also a revolving door to the right of the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre - Zone D main entrance.
  • The height of the button to slow the revolving door down is 87cm.
  • There is a very easy incline in front of the main entrance.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Lift (Lifts 9 and 10)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located ahead from the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre - Zone D main entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre - Zone D main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is good.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
• The clear door width is 108cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 184cm x 114cm (6ft x 3ft 9in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • Lift 9 has access to levels 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
  • Lift 10 has access to levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.

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Opening Times (Radiotherapy - Brachytherapy, CT Scanner, Mould Room & Linacs - D201)

• Access is by appointment only.

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Department / Service (Radiotherapy - Brachytherapy, CT Scanner, Mould Room & Linacs - D201)

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• Department / Service Access View
  • Radiotherapy is located on level 2.
  • There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 170cm .
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • There is level access throughout the department/service.
  • There is clear signage on the department/service.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is some flooring in the department/service which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The department/service does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Department / Service Facilities View
  • This department/service has; ambulant toilet facilities for everyone, treatment rooms, a main reception, standard toilet facilities, a sub waiting area and a waiting room/area.
  • There are 11 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
  • A hearing assistance system is available.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • Staff are not trained to use the system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 08/07/2021.
  • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
  • The fixed hearing loop is located at the reception desk.
  • A mobile hoist is available from another department/service.
  • There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on level 4.
  • There are standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
• Comments View
  • Brachytherapy is a staff area only and so patients will be escorted from reception for their appointment there.

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

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the right from the Radiotherapy - Brachytherapy, CT Scanner, Mould Room & Linacs - D201 entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the Radiotherapy - Brachytherapy, CT Scanner, Mould Room & Linacs - D201 entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+) .
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 08/07/2021.
  • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • There are seats with armrests on both sides.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
  • There is a television.
  • Subtitles are available.
  • Vending machines are available.
  • A water dispenser is available.
  • There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Waiting Room / Area (Linacs F)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 16m from the Radiotherapy - Brachytherapy, CT Scanner, Mould Room & Linacs - D201.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Chairs with armrests are not available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The surface height of the lowest table is 53cm.
• The surface height of the highest table is 53cm.
• The tables do contrast visually with the floor.
• There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The manoeuvring space is obstructed by chairs.
• Announcements are in person.
• The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
• There is a television.
• Subtitles are available.
• Vending machines are not available.
• A water dispenser is not available.
• There is a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Imaging Room (CT Scanner)

• This section describes the CT Scanner Room(s), located along the department corridor.
• There is / are 2 CT Scanner Room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; CT Scanner Room 2.
• This room is not accessed via a changing room.

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• Imaging Room View
  • There is step free access into the imaging room.
  • The changing room is approximately 10m from the main waiting area.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) has/have a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
  • A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
  • The width of the door is 88cm.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the imaging room.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is a bed / couch.
  • The bed / couch is adjustable.
  • A ceiling track hoist is available.
  • The room does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the imaging room.
  • The lighting levels in the imaging room are good.

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Imaging Room (Linacs)

• This section describes the Linacs Room(s), located at the rear of the department.
• There is / are 7 Linacs Room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Linacs Room G.
• This room is not accessed via a changing room.

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• Imaging Room View
  • There is step free access into the imaging room.
  • The changing room is approximately 34m from the main waiting area.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) may be difficult for some to open.
  • A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
  • The width of the door is 80cm.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the imaging room.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is a bed / couch.
  • The bed / couch is adjustable.
  • A mobile hoist can be brought in from another department.
  • There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
  • The room does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the imaging room.
  • The lighting levels in the imaging room are adjustable.
  • There is a gate to access Linacs G area as shown in photograph 2. The gate is single, heavy and opens away from you (push). The width of the gate is 170cm.

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Imaging Room (Mould Room)

• This section describes the Mould Room(s), located along the department corridor.
• There is / are 1 Mould Room Room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Mould Room.
• This room is not accessed via a changing room.

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• Imaging Room View
  • There is step free access into the imaging room.
  • The changing room is approximately 20m from the main waiting area.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) has/have a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
  • A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
  • The width of the door is 85cm.
  • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the imaging room.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is a bed / couch.
  • The bed / couch is adjustable.
  • A mobile hoist can be brought in from another department.
  • There is not sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
  • The room does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the imaging room.
  • The lighting levels in the imaging room are good.

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Room / Area (Phlebotomy Room)

• There is / are 1 room(s) / area(s) available.
• The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Phlebotomy Room.
• There is level access to the room / area.
• There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 74cm (2ft 5in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is/are height adjustable.
• All chairs have armrests available.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Accessible Changing Room (Linacs G and H)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located next to Linacs G and H.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the door is 92cm (3ft).
• The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 198cm x 223cm (6ft 6in x 7ft 4in).
• Wall mounted rails are available.
• There is not an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
• There is a changing bench.
• The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
• The facility changing bench height is fixed.
• The length of the bench is 105cm (3ft 5in).

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• Comments View
  • The height of the coat hooks range between 110cm and 146cm.

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Standard Changing Cubicle / Room (Linacs A and B)

• The changing cubicle/room is located next Linacs A and B.
• The changing cubicle/room is 4m from the waiting room/area.
• There is step-free access to the changing cubicle/room.
• The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 77cm.
• The type of flooring in the room is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the cubicle/room.
• There are chairs without armrests.
• There are two identical rooms next to each other.
• There is a/are coat hook(s) available.
• There is a/are coat hook(s) 158cm from the floor.
• There is not an emergency alarm in the changing cubicle/room.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Standard Changing Cubicle / Room (Linacs G and H)

• The changing cubicle/room is located along the department corridor.
• The changing cubicle/room is 22m from the waiting room/area.
• There is step-free access to the changing cubicle/room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 72cm.
• The type of flooring in the room is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the cubicle/room.
• There is a bench seating in the cubicle/room.
• There is a/are coat hook(s) available.
• There are coat hooks at 110cm and 145cm from the floor.
• There is not an emergency alarm in the changing cubicle/room.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Standard Changing Cubicle / Room (Main Corridor)

• The changing cubicle/room is located along the department corridor.
• The changing cubicle/room is 8m from the waiting room/area.
• There is step-free access to the changing cubicle/room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 86cm.
• The type of flooring in the room is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the cubicle/room.
• There are chairs with armrests on both sides.
• There is not a/are not coat hook(s) available.
• There is not an emergency alarm in the changing cubicle/room.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Brachytherapy - Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located along the department corridor, next to Brachytherapy.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 4m from the Radiotherapy - Brachytherapy, CT Scanner, Mould Room & Linacs - D201 entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is Braille, dementia friendly, pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 91cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 144cm x 260cm.
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 75cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary, pedal bin and clinical waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 98cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Linacs G and H - Left Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left of the department within the Linacs G and H corridor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 22m from the Radiotherapy - Brachytherapy, CT Scanner, Mould Room & Linacs - D201 entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is written text, pictorial and dementia friendly signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 89cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is fair.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 149cm x 218cm.
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 83cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 146cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 92cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 97cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Linacs G and H - Left Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left of the department within the Linacs G and H corridor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 23m from the Radiotherapy - Brachytherapy, CT Scanner, Mould Room & Linacs - D201 entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is written text, dementia friendly and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is fair.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 149cm x 215cm.
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 81cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 147cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 90cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 97cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Brachytherapy)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located along the department corridor next to Brachytherapy.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the Radiotherapy - Brachytherapy, CT Scanner, Mould Room & Linacs - D201 entrance.
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Toilet seats do not have a good colour contrast.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above the wash basin.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Reception)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located next to the reception desk.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the Radiotherapy - Brachytherapy, CT Scanner, Mould Room & Linacs - D201 entrance.
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The toilet seats have a good colour contrast.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The colour contrast of the horizontal wall mounted grab rail(s) in the ambulant cubicle(s) is good.
  • The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
  • There are additional ambulant cubicles with differing rail configurations.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above the wash basin.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities (Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre - Zone D)

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on level 4, ahead from the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre - Zone D main entrance.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on level 4, ahead from the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre - Zone D main entrance.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
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