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Introduction

• CT and MRI are located within the Outpaitients department.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
• There is/are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 350cm x 460cm (11ft 6in x 15ft 1in).
• The nearest designated bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the pedestrian entrance.
• The furthest designated bay is 28m (30yd 1ft) from the pedestrian entrance.
• The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
• The car park surface is tarmac.
• The patron does not have to cross a road.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Accident and Emergency Pedestrian Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the main building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 132cm (4ft 4in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
• Comments View
  • This entrance gives access to level 2 of the hospital.
  • Manual wheelchairs are available to transfer patients.

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Reception

• The desk is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the A&E entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is low (76cm or lower).
• The desk is generally staffed.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are not trained to use the system.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.

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Outside Access (Outpatients Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located off the A&E reception area.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The door opening is 142cm (4ft 8in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open away from you (push).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
  • The door opening is 142cm (4ft 8in) wide.

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Outside Access (CT and MRI Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located in the Outpatient Department.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 166cm (5ft 5in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The door opening is 166cm (5ft 5in) wide.
• Comments View
  • One of the first set doors of doors was locked leaving an opening width of 83cm.

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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the unit entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• The type of flooring is laminate.
• There is not a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are in person.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is a television.
• Controls are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
• Vending machines are not available.
• A water dispenser is available.
• There is not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (MRI Room)

• There are 2 consultation/treatment rooms available.
• The room surveyed was MRI Room.
• The consultation / treatment room is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the unit entrance.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• Double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• There is not a chair.
• The room does have background music playing.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (CT Room)

• There are 2 consultation/treatment rooms available.
• The room surveyed was CT Room.
• The consultation / treatment room is 12m (13yd 4in) from the unit entrance.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• Double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• There is not a chair.
• The room does have background music playing.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Changing Cubicle

• The largest changing cubicle is located next to the MRI Room.
• The cubicle is 15 metres from the unit entrance.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to access the cubicle.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Accessible Toilet (Female)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the unit entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is not a unisex toilet.
  • This is female toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards and outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The door is light.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 198cm (5ft 3in x 6ft 6in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • 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).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are available within this accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 75cm (2ft 6in).

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Accessible Toilet (Male)

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
  • The accessible toilet is 12m (13yd 4in) from the unit entrance.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is not a unisex toilet.
  • This is male toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards and outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The door weight is light.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 200cm (5ft 3in x 6ft 7in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • The emergency alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The toilet roll holder is 105cm (3ft 5in) high.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 108cm.
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The unisex toilets are located in the waiting area, to the left as you enter the unit.
  • Unisex toilets are 7m (7yd 1ft) from the unit entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are available in different languages.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• There is not a dog toilet or toileting area.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.