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Getting To The Hospital (Bristol Royal Infirmary - Zone A & Zone B)

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• By Road View
  • Bristol Royal Infirmary is located on Upper Maudlin Street in the centre of the city. The postcode to use for the Sat-Nav is BS2 8HW. From the west of the city, Bristol Royal Infirmary 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 & display car parks around the hospital and 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 & 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. There is a free shuttle bus service provided for patients, staff and visitors which stops outside the Bristol Royal Infirmary Building. The circular route includes Bristol Temple Meads Station and around the various hospital sites.
  • There is not an onsite bus stop.
• By Train View
  • Bristol Temple Meads is approximately 1 mile (25 minutes walk) from the hospital. The HUBS free hospital shuttle bus runs frequently from the Temple Meads station to all hospital sites. There are also several taxi services which run from the station.
• Useful Links View
  • Map to show parking areas.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Route from Bristol Temple Meads Train Station to the hospital.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please click on the link below for First Group Buses.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please click on the link below to the timetable for the free shuttle bus service.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance (Bristol Royal Infirmary - Zone A & Zone B)

• To see the hospital map please click here (opens new tab).
• There is not a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
• There are not volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
• There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
• BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the hospital.
• Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact a member of staff.

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Hospital Parking (Blue Badge Bays and Collection/Drop Off Bays)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located outside the Emergency Department entrance.
  • The car park type is sheltered.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 370cm (12ft 2in).
  • 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 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 350cm x 580cm.
  • There is not 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 a designated drop-off point.
  • The drop-off point is located outside the Emergency Department entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
• Paying View
  • There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • 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 12m (13yd 4in) from the Main Entrance.
• Comments View
  • Please note this parking area is for collection/drop-off and Blue Badge parking only.
  • There are 7 collection/drop-off bays.
  • You are allowed to use the bays for 15 minutes only.
  • There are pay & display car parks located around the site outside various buildings.
  • Blue Badge holders can park in any of the hospital parking spaces as long as a badge is correctly displayed.
  • For those unable to park onsite, the hospital advise the use of local NCP and council public car parks as on street parking is very limited in the city centre.
  • Local public car parks that are open 24 hours include; Rupert Street NCP (BS1 2SY), Prince Street NCP (BS1 4PH), Lower Castle Street NCP (BS1 3AF), Queen Charlotte Street NCP (BS1 4ES) and Trenchard Street BCC (BS1 5AN).

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Getting To (Dermatology - A520)

• Dermatology - A520 is/are located on level 5 of Zone A.
• Access to Dermatology - A520 is via the main entrance.
• Enter the hospital via the main entrance and turn right.
  Go past reception and follow the corridor around to the left through two sets of open double doors.
  Go straight ahead until you enter Zone A.
  Turn left and enter the lift lobby.
  Take the lifts up to level 5.
  As you exit the lift turn left and follow the corridor past two open double doors into the lift lobby.
  Turn left and continue along the corridor past the open double doors.
  Turn right through the single door (with locked leaf) and then continue along the corridor up a slight slope.
  Go through the automatic double doors that open away from you with a small lip at the threshold and follow the external walkway until you reach the end.
  Bear left towards the lift where the double doors open automatically towards you and there is a small level change.
  Take the lift to level 6.
  As you exit the lift, turn right through the automatic double doors with a small level change.
  The entrance to Dermatology - A520 is on your right hand side.
• There is step free access, via lift, to Dermatology - A520.
• Dermatology - A520 is approximately 5m from the lift.
• There are not resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.

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Lift (Getting To Dermatology)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on level 5 of Zone A.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 85m (92yd 2ft) from the Zone A Lifts 1, 2 & 3.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 5 and 6.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• 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 poor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 158cm x 138cm (5ft 2in x 4ft 6in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is 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 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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Other Floors (Getting To Dermatology)

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not 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 5, 6 and 7.
  • 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 between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are not 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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Outside Access (Adult & Children Emergency Department)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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 not an intercom.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 141cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

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Outside Access (Zone A - Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not 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 not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 126cm (4ft 2in).
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The automatic door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• Comments View
  • There is a revolving door to the right of the accessible entrance.
  • There is a button to slow down the revolving door as shown in photograph 6.
  • The height of the button is 100cm.

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Other Floors (Zone A - Set 1)

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9.
  • 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 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 provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Lift (Zone A - Lifts 1, 2 & 3)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located ahead from the Main Entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the Main Entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9.
• There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on the second floor.
• 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 poor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
• The clear door width is 110cm.
• The dimensions of the lift are 195cm x 135cm.
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is 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 have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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Outside Access (Dermatology - A520 - Marlborough Hill)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Marlborough Hill.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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 not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 136cm.
  • 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 134cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Opening Times (Dermatology)

• Access is by appointment only.

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Department / Service (Dermatology)

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• Department / Service Access View
  • Dermatology is located on level 5 and 6 of Zone A.
  • There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 119cm.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • 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; a main reception, a waiting room/area, consultation rooms, treatment rooms, accessible toilet facilities for everyone and standard toilet facilities.
  • There are 19 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
  • A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
  • A mobile hoist is available on the department/service.
  • There are accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
  • There are standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
• Comments View
  • There are a second set of doors as shown in photograph 4.
  • The doors are double, heavy and open both ways.
  • The width of the doors are 128cm.
  • There is a slight slope in front of the first set of doors as shown in photograph 2.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located ahead from the entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the department 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 no 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 not a hearing assistance system.
  • 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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Consultation / Treatment Room (Consulting Rooms)

• There is / are 5 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Room 5.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is 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 not/are not height adjustable.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • There is a door to access the examination room as shown in photograph 3.
  • The door is single, light and opens towards you (pull).
  • The width of the door is 76cm.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Examining Rooms)

• There is / are 6 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Room 5a.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• There is not sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
• There is not a chair.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Surgery Rooms)

• There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Room 2.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• There are no chairs with armrests available.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Biopsy Room)

• There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Biopsy Room 8.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• All chairs have armrests available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Contact Clinic)

• There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Contact Clinic.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is 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 not/are not height adjustable.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Entrance (Light Treatment Area)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located along the department corridor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • 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.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with an open extension leaf.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 112cm.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Light Treatment Rooms)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Day Treatments.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• A hoist can be brought in from another department.
• There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is/are adjustable.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Washroom (Light Treatment Area - Bath)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a bath.
  • There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the service.
  • The washroom surveyed is located in the Light Treatment Area.
  • The washroom surveyed is approximately 3m from the Light Treatment Area entrance.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the area.
  • This washroom is shared.
  • There is written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
  • The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 100cm x 170cm (3ft 3in x 5ft 7in).
  • The washroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s) 174cm from the floor.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 123cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Disposal facilities are not available.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Bath Details View
  • There is a bath.
  • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 60cm (1ft 12in).
  • The bath is not height adjustable.
  • The bath tap type is lever. It is not a mixer tap.
  • There is not a shower over/for the bath.
  • There are wall-mounted grab rails available for the bath.
  • A bath hoist is not available.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the bath wall-mounted grab rails and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is fair.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Washroom (Light Treatment Area - Shower)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a shower.
  • There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the area.
  • There is/are also 1 washroom(s) which has/have a bath.
  • The washroom surveyed is located within the Light Treatment Area.
  • The washroom surveyed is approximately 6m from the Light Treatment Area entrance.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the area.
  • This washroom is shared.
  • There is pictorial and written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
  • The washroom door(s) open(s) outwards.
  • The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 68cm (2ft 3in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 127cm x 135cm (4ft 2in x 4ft 5in).
  • The washroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s) 175cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
  • There is not a soap dispenser.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Disposal facilities are not available.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Shower Details View
  • There is not a wheel in shower.
  • The shower does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The shower control type is lever.
  • There is no seat for the shower.
  • There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is fair.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There is a deep step (27cm) to access the shower.
  • The door to access the shower is single, light and opens towards you (pull).
  • The width of the door is 45cm.

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Standard Changing Cubicle / Room

• The changing cubicle/room is located along the department corridor next to the Light Treatment Area entrance.
• The changing cubicle/room is 6m 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) for the room is/are not push pad activated.
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 67cm.
• 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 is a/are coat hook(s) available.
• There is a/are coat hook(s) 172cm from the floor.
• There is not an emergency alarm in the changing cubicle/room.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• 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.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m from the A520 - Dermatology 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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • 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 good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 274cm (4ft 11in x 8ft 12in).
  • 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 78cm.
  • 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) and wall is poor.
  • 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 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 a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 125cm 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.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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 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 can 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 89cm.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located along the department corridor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m from the A520 - Dermatology entrance.
  • There is 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 not available.
  • 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

• Changing Places facilities are located in Zone A on level 2, to the left from the Main Entrance.
• Accessible toilet facilities are located in Zone A on level 2 to the left from the Main Entrance, on level 4 ahead from the lifts 4, 5 & 6, on level 5 next to location A519 and on level 9 to the right from the lifts 4, 5 & 6. In Zone B on level 2 along the balloon corridor.
• Shared standard toilet facilities are located on levels 2 and 3 of Zone A.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on level 9 of Zone A.
• Parent and baby changing facilities are located in Zone A on level 2, to the left from the 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.
• Bristol Royal Infirmary - Zone A and Zone B link (new tab) - click here.