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Ward D603

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

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Getting To The Hospital (Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre)

  • 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

Hospital Parking (Pay and Display and Blue Badge Bays)

  • 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.

Getting To (Ward D603)

  • Ward D603 is/are located on level 6.
  • Access to Ward D603 is via the Bristol Haematology & Oncology Centre - Zone D entrance.
  • Enter via the Bristol Haematology & Oncology Centre - Zone D main entrance and follow the corridor past the Bristol Haematology & Oncology Centre - Zone D reception desk on your right hand side until you reach the lift lobby. Take the lift up to level 6. As you exit the lift, the entrance to Ward D603 will be on your right hand side.
  • There is step free access, via lift, to Ward D603.
  • Ward D603 is approximately 4m from the lifts 9 & 10.
  • 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.

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

  • 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.

Other Floors

  • 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.

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.
  • 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.

Ward (Ward D603)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is a/an oncology ward.
    • This is a shared ward.
    • There is/are 5 bay(s) available.
    • There is/are 7 side room(s) available.
    • There is/are 28 bed(s) on this ward in total.
  • Ward Access View
    • There is a/are door(s) leading into the ward.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 95cm (3ft 1in).
    • There is a door release button when exiting.
    • The height of the door release button is 117cm (3ft 10in).
    • There is level access throughout the ward.
    • There is clear signage on the ward.
    • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
    • There is flooring on the ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Reception/Nurses' Station View
    • The height of the ward reception desk is 112cm.
    • There is a lowered section.
    • The height of the lowered section of the desk is 73cm.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system available at the desk.
  • Relatives' Room View
    • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
  • Example Side Room View
    • There are multiple side rooms available with accessible ensuites.
    • The side room surveyed does not have an accessible ensuite.
    • The width of the door opening into the side room is over 75cm.
    • The side room surveyed does not have a ceiling track hoist.
    • There is not sufficient space next to the bed for a mobile hoist to operate.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre around the bed.
    • Bedside storage is available.
    • The colour contrast between the walls and the floor in the side room is good.
    • The lighting levels in the side room are good.
  • Ward Features and Patient Facilities View
    • A hearing assistance system is not available on the ward.
    • The ward does not play background music.
    • There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
    • A mobile hoist is available on the ward.
    • There are washroom facilities for patients on the ward.
    • There are toilet facilities for patients on the ward.
  • Visitor Facilities View
    • There are no accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
    • Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located on level 4.
    • There are no standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
    • Standard toilet facilities for visitors are located on level 4.
  • Visiting Times View
    • Visiting times vary, please contact the ward in advance.

Washroom (Wheel in Shower)

  • Washroom Details View
    • The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower.
    • There is/are 2 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
    • The washroom surveyed is located at the rear of the ward.
    • The washroom surveyed is approximately 20m from the ward entrance.
    • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
    • This washroom is shared.
    • There is pictorial, written or text and dementia friendly signage on or near the washroom door.
    • The washroom door(s) open(s) outwards.
    • The door(s) does not/do not have a lock.
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
    • The dimensions of the washroom are 205cm x 164cm (6ft 9in x 5ft 5in).
    • The washroom does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
    • There is not a coat hook in the washroom.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
    • Disposal facilities are available.
    • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
  • Shower Details View
    • There is a wheel in shower.
    • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The shower head is height adjustable.
    • The shower control type is lever.
    • A shower chair is available.
    • There are wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
    • The shower area is accessed via a moderate slope.
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is good.
    • The colour contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is good.
    • The colour contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is good.
    • The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is good.
    • Lighting levels are good.
  • Comments View
    • The other wheel in shower washroom is smaller, as shown in photographs 6, 7, 8 and 9.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located on level 4.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The shared toilet is located to the left from the Ward D603 entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m from the Ward D603 entrance.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
    • The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
    • 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 right as you face the toilet.
    • The colour contrast of the horizontal wall mounted grab rail(s) in the ambulant cubicle(s) is good.
    • There are vertical wall mounted rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The colour contrast of the vertical wall mounted grab rails in the ambulant cubicle(s) is good.
    • There is a/are dropdown rail(s) on the left as you face the ambulant toilet(s).
    • The colour contrast of the dropdown rail(s) in the ambulant cubicle(s) is good.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
    • 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.

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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