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Burns Plastic Dressing and Hand Trauma Review Clinics

Leicester Royal Infirmary, Infirmary Square, Leicester, Leicestershire , LE1 5WW

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Getting To (Burns Plastic Dressing and Hand Trauma Review Clinics)

  • The Burns Plastic Dressing and Hand Trauma Review Clinics is located on level 3 of the Balmoral Building.
  • The Burns Plastic Dressing and Hand Trauma Review Clinics is approximately 16m from the level 3 lift.
  • The route from the accessible parking on Havelock Street is via crossing the road to a footpath with a dropped kerb.
    Follow the path around the outside of the Balmoral Building Havelock Street West entrance towards the Balmoral Building Havelock Street entrance.
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  • Access to the Burns Plastic Dressing and Hand Trauma Review Clinics is via the Balmoral Building Havelock Street entrance.
  • Enter via the Balmoral Building Havelock Street entrance and proceed ahead down the corridor.
    Turn right towards the lifts.
    Take the lift to level 3.
    Exit the lift and turn left.
    Continue along the corridor and Burns Plastic Dressing and Hand Trauma Review Clinics is located ahead.
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  • There is step free access to the Burns Plastic Dressing and Hand Trauma Review Clinics.
  • Some flooring is shiny .
  • There are not resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route; standard toilets.
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Hospital Parking (Accessible Parking - Havelock Street)

  • Parking View
    • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
    • The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
    • The car park is located near the west Havelock Street entrance.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park does 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) markings are faded.
    • 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 214cm x 460cm (7ft x 15ft 1in).
    • There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
    • 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
  • 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 level changes with no dropped kerbs.
    • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 29m (31yd 2ft) from the Havelock Street West entrance.
  • Comments View
    • In order to qualify for free parking, Blue Badge holders must register their badge with the car park office in the Windsor building, just before they leave.

Outside Access (Balmoral Building - Havelock Street Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the west side of the site, opposite the Estates Department.
    • 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.
    • There are bollards outside this entrance.
    • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 163cm.
    • The bollard(s) does/do not have a high visual contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 116cm (3ft 10in).
    • 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 159cm.
    • 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 immediately 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.

Opening Times (Burns Plastic Dressing and Hand Trauma Review Clinics)

  • Monday 08:00 - 15:00.
  • Tuesday 08:00 - 15:00.
  • Wednesday 08:00 - 15:00.
  • Thursday 08:00 - 15:00.
  • Friday 08:00 - 15:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Department / Service (Burns Plastic Dressing and Hand Trauma Review Clinics)

  • Department / Service Access View
    • Burns Plastic Dressing and Hand Trauma Review Clinics is located on level 3 of the Balmoral Building.
    • There is not a/are not door(s) leading into the department/service.
    • The width of the door opening is 147cm.
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 118cm (3ft 10in).
    • There is level access throughout the department/service.
    • There is no 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 play background music.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Department / Service Facilities View
    • This department/service has; a main reception, a waiting room/area and consultation rooms.
    • There are 4 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
    • A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
    • A mobile hoist is not available on the department/service.
    • There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
    • Accessible toilet facilities are located on level 3 corridor.
    • There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
    • Standard toilet facilities are located on level 1 corridor.

Entrance (Consultation Room Corridor)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located in the waiting area.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • 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 a locked extension leaf.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 88cm.

Reception (Burns Plastic Dressing and Hand Trauma Review Clinics)

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located just beyond the department entrance and to the left.
    • The reception point is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Burns Plastic Dressing and Hand Trauma Review Clinics 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 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 moderate to good.
    • The height of the reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
    • There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
    • The counter is staffed.
    • There is not a bell to attract attention.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • 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 not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
    • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
    • The waiting room / area does have background music playing.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
    • There is not a television.
    • Vending machines are not available.
    • A water dispenser is available.
    • There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
    • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Consultation / Treatment Room (Cubicle 2)

  • There is / are 4 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room surveyed was; Cubicle 2.
  • There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
  • There is not a/are not door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
  • 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.
  • A hoist is not available.
  • 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.
  • No 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.

Consultation / Treatment Room (Room 2)

  • There is / are 4 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.
  • 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 is not available.
  • There is a chair.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are height 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.