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Radiology

Princess Elizabeth Hospital, Rue Mignot, St Andrews, Guernsey, GY6 8TW

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Introduction

  • Radiology is located at the rear of the main building and is accessed via the A&E entrance.
  • It shares the A&E reception.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00 - 17:00.
  • Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00.
  • Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00.
  • Thursday 08:00 - 17:00.
  • Friday 08:00 - 17:00.
  • Saturday 09:00 - 13:00.
  • Sunday Closed.

Location

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

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.

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.
  • 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.

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.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service.
  • This venue does play background music.
  • Music is played sometimes in the reception area.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is laminate.
  • The lighting levels are varied.

Waiting Room / Area (Radiology A)

  • There is a waiting room / area.
  • The waiting room / area is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the A&E entrance.
  • There is level access into the waiting room / area.
  • There are doors into the waiting room / area.
  • The main doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are single width.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The type of flooring is laminate.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • All chairs have armrests.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • Announcements are in person.
  • The room does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a television.
  • Vending machines are not available.
  • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

Waiting Room / Area (Radiology B)

  • There is a waiting room / area.
  • The waiting room / area is 53m (57yd 2ft) from the A&E entrance.
  • There is level access into the waiting room / area.
  • There are doors into the waiting room / area.
  • The main doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The door opening is 162cm (5ft 4in) wide.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl and laminate.
  • 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.
  • A water dispenser is available.
  • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

Consultation / Treatment Room (Ultrasound 1)

  • The room surveyed was Ultrasound 1.
  • The consultation / treatment room is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the A&E 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 permanently held open.
  • The door opening is 134cm (4ft 5in) 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.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • The room does not have background music playing.
  • Lighting levels are low.

Consultation / Treatment Room (X-Ray Room 2)

  • The room surveyed was X-Ray Room 2.
  • The consultation / treatment room is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the A&E 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 permanently held open.
  • The door opening is 176cm (5ft 9in) 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.
  • A hoist is available.
  • The hoist is manual.
  • A sling is available.
  • The sling is attached by hook and loop.
  • There is a chair.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • The chair is adjustable.
  • There are some chairs with armrests available.
  • The room does not have background music playing.
  • Lighting levels are low.

Consultation / Treatment Room (Nuclear Medicine)

  • The room surveyed was Nuclear Medicine.
  • The consultation / treatment room is 64m (69yd 2ft) from the A&E 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.
  • A hoist is available.
  • The hoist is manual.
  • A sling is available.
  • The sling is attached by hook and loop.
  • There is a chair.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • The chair is adjustable.
  • All chairs have armrests available.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • Lighting levels are low.

Changing Cubicles - Radiology A

  • The changing cubicles are located off the Radiology A department corridor.
  • The cubicles are 21-35 metres from the A&E entrance.
  • There is level access to the cubicles.
  • There may not be sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in some of the cubicles.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

Changing Cubicles - Radiology B

  • The changing cubicles are located off the Radiology B department corridor and waiting area.
  • The cubicles are 47-53 metres from the A&E entrance.
  • There is level access to the cubicles.
  • There may not be sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in some of the cubicles.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

Accessible Toilet

  • The nearest accessible toilets are located in the Outpatients area.

Standard Toilet(s) (Radiology)

Standard Toilet(s) (Nuclear Medicine)

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.