Access Guide
Getting To (Pre-Assessment Clinic)
- The Pre-Assessment Clinic is/are located on level 1 in the Orange Zone.
- There is step free access, via lift, to the Pre-Assessment Clinic.
- The Pre-Assessment Clinic is approximately 55m from the level 1 Orange Zone Lifts.
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- Access to the Pre-Assessment Clinic is via the Main Hospital Entrance C2.
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- From the car park head towards the Main Entrance C2 facing Gawber Road.
- Enter via the Main Entrance C2 and turn right.
Follow the corridor to the lifts.
Take a lift to level 1.
Exit the lift bear right and ahead.
Follow this corridor at the end turn left and immediate right.
Go through double manual doors on the right and then bear right to Theatre Arrivals reception to check-in.
Go back through manual double doors and straight ahead through the next set of double doors.
Turn right and follow this corridor to the end.
The Pre-Assessment Clinic is to the right. - View information about the lift (opens new tab)
- There is a/are manual, double door(s) which may be difficult to open between the lift and the Pre-Assessment Clinic entrance and the department/service.
- The following toilet facilities are available along the route; accessible toilet (with transfer on both sides).
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- There are 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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- Patients should go to Theatre Arrivals reception to check-in.
Department / Service (Pre-Assessment Clinic)
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Department / Service Access
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- Pre-Assessment Clinic is located on level 1 in the Orange Zone.
- 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 but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 119cm (3ft 11in).
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The height of the door release button is 117cm (3ft 10in).
- 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 moderate to good.
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Department / Service Facilities
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- This department/service has; a main reception, a waiting room/area and consultation rooms.
- There are 7 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
- A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
- A mobile hoist is available from another department/service.
- There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
- Accessible toilet facilities are located on level 1 in the Orange Zone lift foyer.
- There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
- Standard toilet facilities are located on level 1 in the Orange Zone lift foyer.
Opening Times (Pre-Assessment Clinic)
- Monday 07:30 - 20:00.
- Tuesday 07:30 - 20:00.
- Wednesday 07:30 - 20:00.
- Thursday 07:30 - 20:00.
- Friday 07:30 - 20:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Reception (Theatre Arrivals Reception)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located ahead and to the right.
- The reception point is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Theatre Arrivals 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 good.
- The height of the reception counter is low (76cm or lower).
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is a bell to attract attention.
- The bell is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- 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 provided in the reception area.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.
Waiting Room / Area (Pre-Assessment Clinic Waiting Area)
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is approximately 3m from the Pre-Assessment Clinic entrance.
- There is level access into the waiting room / area.
- There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- All chairs have armrests.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The surface height of the highest table is 47cm.
- The tables do contrast visually with the floor.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Announcements are in person.
- 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 not a television.
- Vending machines are not available.
- A water dispenser is not 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 moderate to good.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Room 6)
- There is / are 7 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Room 6.
- 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 not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- 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 moderate to good.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Room 2)
- There is / are 7 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 77cm (2ft 6in).
- 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 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 moderate to good.