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Oncology Haematology Assessment Unit

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

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Getting To (Oncology Haematology Assessment Unit)

  • The most accessible route from the Accessible Parking - West of Windsor Building has a slight ramp or slope, a dropped kerb and a pedestrian crossing.
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  • Access to the Oncology Haematology Assessment Unit is via the Windsor Building - Havelock Street North-West Entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • The Oncology Haematology Assessment Unit is located on level 1 of the Balmoral Building.
  • The Oncology Haematology Assessment Unit is approximately 22m from the Balmoral lifts.
  • Enter the hospital via the Windsor Building - Havelock Street North West entrance and immediately turn left.
  • Follow the main hospital corridor to the end, then turn right into the lift lobby and take a lift to level 1.
  • As you exit the lift, turn right into Balmoral X-Ray and turn left.
  • Follow the corridor and the entrance to the Oncology Haematology Assessment Unit is on the right.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift 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.
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Hospital Parking (Accessible Parking - West of Windsor Building)

  • 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 at the west side of the Windsor Building.
    • 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 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 230cm x 460cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 1in).
    • There is not 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
    • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
    • Payment signs are not provided.
    • Payment signs are located at the payment machines in the hospital building.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Payment machines are located inside the hospital building.
    • Payment machines are located next to the car parks office in the Windsor building.
    • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
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  • Access to the Hospital View
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
    • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the Windsor Building - Havelock Street north-west entrance.

Outside Access (Windsor Building - Havelock Street North-West Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the north-west side of the Windsor Building.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • There is step free 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 hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 125cm (4ft 1in).
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • 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 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 door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 166cm.

Lift (Balmoral Building - Main Wide Lifts)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located along the main Balmoral Building corridor.
  • Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the Havelock Street 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 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
  • 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 visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
  • The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
  • The clear door width is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 147cm x 260cm (4ft 10in x 8ft 6in).
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is not 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 not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting level in the lift is good.

Ward (Oncology Haematology Assessment Unit)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is a shared ward.
    • There are 3 bays available.
    • There is 1 side room available.
    • There are 13 beds in total on the ward.
    • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this ward.
    • There is an intercom at a height of 110cm.
    • There are double automatic doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors open away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 160cm.
    • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 110cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Reception / Nurses' Station View
    • The height of the desk is 110cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • The desk has a television.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available on the ward includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and riser recliner chairs.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: washrooms.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations for visitors is located along the main hospital corridor on level 1 of the Balmoral Building.
  • Visiting Hours View

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Oncology Haematology Assessment Unit)

Consultation / Medical Room (Triage Room)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; 2 - Triage Room.
  • The room is located along the Oncology Haematology Assessment Unit corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 164cm.
  • 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.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 200cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and riser recliner chairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Bay 1)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located within bay 1.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
    • 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
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 340cm (width) x 218cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
    • There is a lever flush on the right as you face the toilet.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • 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 83cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 83cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 125cm 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 127cm 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 mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The bathroom has a pedal bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
    • The bathroom has a wheel-in shower.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.