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X-Ray Department

Leigh Infirmary, The Avenue, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 1HS

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Getting To (X-Ray Department)

  • The most accessible route from car park 2 has a slight ramp or slope and a dropped kerb with tactile paving.
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  • Access to the X-Ray Department is via the entrance (Entrance 1).
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • The X-Ray Department is located in the Green Zone at the rear of Leigh Infirmary.
  • The X-Ray Department is approximately 130m from the entrance (Entrance 1).
  • Enter via Entrance 1 and turn left onto the main corridor.
  • Continue ahead and turn right down the corridor towards the Yellow and Green Zones.
  • Follow the corridor to the end and turn right.
  • Continue to the end of the corridor and the entrance to the X-Ray Department is on the left.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring along the route is shiny and patterned.
  • There are not resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer), a toilet with adaptations (with right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Car Park 2)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the left from the Lake Street vehicle entrance to Leigh Infirmary.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 9 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 225cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 70m from Entrance 1.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located throughout the car park and close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
    • Payment machines are located at the rear of the car park in front.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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    • Blue Badges must be scanned at the payment terminal to claim free parking.
    • Parking can be paid for via the JustPark APP.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located ahead from the Lake Street vehicle entrance to Leigh Infirmary.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

Entrance (Entrance 1)

  • This entrance is located at the front of Leigh Infirmary.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 133cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 137cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 128cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.

Entrance (X-Ray Department)

  • This entrance is located in Green Zone to the right rear of the Leigh Infirmary.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 114cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 132cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • One of the doors was locked.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 120cm.

Department / Service (X-Ray Department)

  • Location and Access View
    • The X-Ray Department is located in Green Zone to the right rear of the Leigh Infirmary.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 9 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
    • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations and standard toilets.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (X- Ray Department)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located ahead from the X-Ray Department entrance, and to the right at the end of the corridor.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the right from the X-Ray Department entrance.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located to the right from the X-Ray Department entrance.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located ahead from the X-Ray Department entrance, and to the right at the end of the corridor, within the toilet with adaptations.

Reception (X-Ray, Ultrasound, Dental and Breast Screening)

  • The reception is located on the left after the X-Ray Department entrance.
  • The distance from the X-Ray Department entrance is 2m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has windows.
  • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.

Seating Area (Ultrasound Waiting Area)

  • Location and Access View
    • The waiting area is located ahead from the X-Ray Department entrance, then to the right at the end of the corridor.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Changing Room with Adaptations (X- Ray Changing)

  • Location and Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located to the right from the X-Ray department entrance.
    • The distance from the X-Ray department entrance is 25m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • Facilities available in the changing room include: a chair/stool.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 185cm (width) x 150cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 153cm and 163cm from the floor.
    • There is a flip down seat which is 49cm high
    • There are vertical and horizontal and vertical grab rails which have low contrast.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Imaging Room (X-Ray 2)

  • The room surveyed was; X-Ray 2.
  • The room is located ahead from the X-Ray Department entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • Imaging Room View
    • There is no 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.
    • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
    • The locked door can be opened on request.
    • The doors open inwards.
    • The width of the opening is 83cm.
    • 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 walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • The treatment table is wall mounted and height adjustable.
    • The length of the treatment table is 230cm.
    • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
    • 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.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Imaging Room (Ultrasound)

  • The room surveyed was; Ultrasound 2.
  • The room is located ahead from X-Ray Department entrance, then to the right at the end of the corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • Imaging Room View
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into the room.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door has a locked extension leaf.
    • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The width of the opening is 85cm.
    • 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 walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
    • The length of the treatment table is 165cm.
    • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
    • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
    • Some furniture is fixed.
    • 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.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Imaging Room (Mammography X-Ray Room)

  • The room surveyed was; Mammography X-Ray Room.
  • The room is located ahead from the X-Ray Department entrance on the left side of the corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • Changing Room View
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • Imaging Room View
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into the room.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The width of the opening is 81cm.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
    • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Imaging Room (Dental)

  • The room surveyed was; Dental X-Rays.
  • The room is located to the right from X-Ray Department entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • Imaging Room View
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into the room.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The width of the opening is 83cm.
    • 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 walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
    • Some furniture is fixed.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located ahead from the X-Ray Department entrance, and to the right at the end of the corridor.
    • The distance from the X-Ray Department entrance is 40m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens both ways and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • 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 cubicle are 142cm (width) x 260cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 75cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high 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 80cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 85cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • 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 106cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 121cm 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 cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin, a sanitary bin and a bin with a sensor.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 91cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.