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MRI Suite and Research - C502

Bristol Heart Institute, Terrell Street, Bristol, BS2 8ED

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Getting To (MRI Suite and Research - C502)

  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope, a dropped kerb with tactile paving and a pedestrian crossing.
  • Access to MRI Suite and Research is via the Zone C entrance.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • MRI Suite and Research is located on Level 5.
  • MRI Suite and Research is approximately 64m from the Zone C entrance.
  • Enter the hospital via the Zone C entrance.
  • Proceed through the atrium until you reach the lifts.
  • Pass the lifts on your right and MRI Suite and Research is directly ahead.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • 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.
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Parking (Zone C Entrance - Accessible Parking and Drop Off)

  • Car Park View
    • 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.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • 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.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • 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.

Department / Service (MRI Suite and Research - C502)

  • Location and Access View
    • MRI Suite and Research - C502 is located on Level 5 of Zone C.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is an intercom at a height of 145cm.
    • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 110cm.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 110cm.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors open away from you.
    • The doors require effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 161cm.
    • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 133cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations and a standard toilet.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (MRI Suite and Research - C502)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located through the waiting area.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located through the waiting area.

Reception (MRI Suite and Research - C502)

  • The reception is located ahead as you enter the department.
  • The distance from the MRI Suite and Research - C502 entrance is 3m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 108cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 105cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • 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.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • Some seating is fixed.

Consultation / Medical Room (Prep Room)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Prep Room.
  • The room is located at the far end of the department in the MRI area.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • 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 127cm.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open inwards.
  • The doors are easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 169cm.
  • 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 188cm.
  • 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.

Imaging Room (MRI Room)

  • The room surveyed was; MRI Room.
  • The room is located at the rear of the department.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • Imaging Room View
    • There is step-free level access into the room.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 112cm.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
    • 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 205cm.
    • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
    • Some furniture is fixed.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is background noise in this room.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.
    • Wheelchairs cannot be taken into the MRI room. The department has wheelchairs that patients can use as required.

Changing Room with Adaptations

  • Location and Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located on the left after the waiting area.
    • The distance from the MRI Suite and Research - C502 entrance is 13m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens both ways and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
    • The door has a 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 153cm (width) x 218cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The changing room has a pedal bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 101cm and 136cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the left after the waiting area.
    • The distance from the MRI Suite and Research - C502 entrance is 20m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial 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 87cm.
    • 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 174cm (width) x 245cm (depth) and there is 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 100cm (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 a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm 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 low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 91cm 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 high 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 92cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 122cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • 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 a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 101cm and 135cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.