Access Guide
Getting To (Cardiac Catheter Suite)
- The most accessible route from the Zone C Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope, a dropped kerb with tactile paving, bollards and a pedestrian crossing.
- Access to the Cardiac Catheter Suite is via the Zone C entrance.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
- The Cardiac Catheter Suite is located on Level 6 in Zone C.
- The Cardiac Catheter Suite is approximately 15m from the lift.
- Enter via the Zone C entrance.
- Proceed ahead through the lobby, past the central staircase and the lifts are located on the left.
- Take a life to Level 6.
- Exit the lift, turn right and enter the C602 - Cardiac Day Case Unit and Cardiac Catheter Suite, located directly ahead.
- The entrance to the Cardiac Catheter Suite is at the end of the corridor, past the wards on either side, then on the right.
- Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors and automatic doors.
- Some flooring along the route is shiny.
- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a toilet with adaptations (with right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Zone C Entrance - Accessible Parking and Drop Off)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located on the right of the Zone C entrance.
- The car park is sheltered.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
- There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 283cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
- The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
- The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 35m from the Zone C entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope, bollards and a pedestrian crossing.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
- 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 inside the main building.
- There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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- Blue Badge holders must scan their blue badge at the payment machine.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located on the left of the Zone C entrance.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.
Entrance (Zone C Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the west end of the hospital.
- The approach to the entrance has bollards.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
- The slope has a steep gradient.
- There is an intercom at a height of 114cm.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 110cm.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 137cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- The second set of doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 149cm.
- The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
- This entrance gives access to Level 5.
Lift (Lift 125 and 126)
- The lift surveyed is located to the right after entering the Zone C entrance.
- The distance from the Zone C entrance is 42m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- Levels 5, 6, 7 and 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 76cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 126cm (width) x 137cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system and a visual floor indicator.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
Entrance (C602 - Cardiac Day Case Unit and Cardiac Catheter Suite)
- This entrance is located to the right from the lift on Level 6.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 130cm.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance.
- The doors open towards you.
- The doors are easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 182cm.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
- Turn right after entering, to reach a second set of double automatic doors.
- The second set of doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 165cm.
- The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 118cm.
Reception (Cardiac Day Case Unit)
- The reception is located on the right as you enter the ward.
- The distance from the C602 Cardiac Day Case Unit and Cardiac Catheter Suite entrance is 1m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 109cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the desk.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- The seating is fixed.
Department / Service (Cardiac Catheter Suite)
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Location and Access
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- The Cardiac Catheter Suite is located in the Cardiac Day Case Unit on Level 6, in Zone C.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 130cm.
- There are double automatic doors with a high visual contrast.
- The doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 182cm.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 115cm.
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
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Facilities and Services
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- There are 6 consultation/medical rooms available.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: treatment tables/beds and desks.
- Some seating is fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The hoist is mobile.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations is located in the Cardiac Day Case Unit, on the main corridor.
Consultation / Medical Room (Room 5)
- There are 6 consultation/medical rooms available.
- The room surveyed was; Room 5.
- The room is located to the left as you enter the Cardiac Catheter Suite.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 120cm.
- There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
- The doors open inwards.
- The doors are easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 182cm.
- 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.
- Some 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 275cm.
- Seating available in the room includes: stools.
- 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 (Acute Assessment Area)
- There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
- The room surveyed was; Acute Assessment Area.
- The room is located at the rear of the department, along the back corridor.
- 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.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 122cm.
- There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 186cm.
- 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.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Furniture available in the room includes: height adjustable tables and 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.