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Getting To (Leicester Diabetes Centre)

• The most accessible route from Car Park 1 Blue Badge bays has slight ramps or slopes, a steep ramp or slope, a dropped kerb, a dropped kerb with tactile paving, bollards and a pedestrian crossing.
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• Access to the Leicester Diabetes Centre is via the main hospital entrance.
• There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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• The Leicester Diabetes Centre is located on the first floor.
• The Leicester Diabetes Centre is approximately 257m from the main entrance.
• Enter the hospital via the main entrance.
• Follow the corridor ahead until the first junction then turn right.
• Follow the corridor then turn right and follow the corridor that intermittently slopes downwards.
• Go as far as you can along this corridor until you see a lift.
• Take the lift to the first floor and the lift will open directly into the Leicester Diabetes Centre.
• Internally the most accessible route has a lift, slight ramps or slopes and doors permanently held open.
• Some flooring along the route is shiny and patterned.
• There are resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is 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).
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Hospital Parking (Car Park 1)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located at the front of the hospital.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • 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 223cm x 423cm (7ft 3.8in x 13ft 10.54in).
  • 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.
  • Parking signs are provided .
  • Parking signs are clearly presented.
  • Parking signs are located throughout the car park.
  • Parking 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).
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• 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 not clearly visible from the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is not clearly signposted.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 79m (200.66cm) from the Main Entrance.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • 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/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • 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 130cm.
  • 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) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 134cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • 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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Lift (Leicester Diabetes Centre)

• The lift surveyed is located along the ground floor hospital corridor.
• The distance from the main entrance is 257m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has slight ramps or slopes and doors permanently held open.
• levels 0 and 1 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 130cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 149cm (width) x 265cm (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, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

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Stairs (Leicester Diabetes Centre)

• The stairs surveyed are located along the ground floor hospital corridor, to the right of the Leicester Diabetes Centre lifts.
• There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
• Levels 0 and 1 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps have some clear markings and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are not easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Department / Service (Leicester Diabetes Centre)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Leicester Diabetes Centre is located on the first floor of the hospital.
  • There is step-free level access via lift into this area.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Facilities and Services View
  • There are 10+ consultation/medical rooms available.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations and a washroom.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Leicester Diabetes Centre)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located along the department corridors.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The transfer space varies between left and no transfer space in the toilets with adaptations.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • Standard shower facilities are located in the Glade Exercise Laboratory.

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Reception (Leicester Diabetes Centre)

• The reception is located to the right as you exit the Leicester Diabetes Centre lift.
• The distance from the Leicester Diabetes Centre lift is 5m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 104cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 78cm.
• The reception has windows.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is 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 without armrests, armchairs, benches and stools.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

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Consultation / Medical Room (IDXA Scanner Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; IDXA Scanner Room.
• The room is located on the Bloom corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 77cm.
• 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 284cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• 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.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Origin Clinic Room 4)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Origin Clinic Room 4.
• The room is located off the origin corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• 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.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Clinic Room 2)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Clinic Room 2.
• The room is located off the Origin corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
• The doors open inwards.
• The width of the opening is 88cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (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 184cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and bariatric chairs with armrests.
• 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.
• The width of the bariatric treatment table is 102cm.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Consulting Room 1)

• There are 6 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Consulting Room 1.
• The room is located on the Broadleaf corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is not 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 182cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• 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.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Meadow Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; The Meadow Room.
• The room is located on the Broadleaf corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• The width of the opening is 181cm.
• 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 flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and bariatric chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Gym (Glade Exercise Laboratory)

• The gym is located on Bloom Corridor.
• There is step-free level access into the gym.
• There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
• The doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 174cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The gym is staffed when open.
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
• Equipment includes cable resistance machines.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Room (Nimbus Room)

• The room is located on Air corridor.
• The distance from the Leicester Diabetes Centre lift is 23m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
• The desks are fixed.
• The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
• There may be background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Standard Shower Facilities (Gym)

• The standard shower facilities surveyed are located in the Glade Exercise Laboratory on the Bloom corridor.
• The distance from lift is 18m.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access into the shower.
• The door opens inwards and has a medium visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 76cm.
• Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
• There is a fixed height shower head.
• The shower controls are lever mixer.
• There is a shower seat.
• Additional features include: a mirror.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Origin Corridor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located just off the Origin corridor.
  • The distance from the Leicester Diabetes Centre lift is 27m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a medium 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 155cm (width) x 220cm (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.
  • The lateral transfer space is 87cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a wall sensor flush on the wall above the cistern.
  • 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 48cm 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 medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 126cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm 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 medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 93cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 133cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a pedal bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.