Access Guide
Getting To (X-Ray and Ultrasound Departments)
- The X-Ray and Ultrasound Departments is/are located on level 1, on the Entrance 2 corridor.
- There is ramped/sloped access to the X-Ray and Ultrasound Departments.
- The X-Ray and Ultrasound Departments is approximately 148m from the Entrance 2.
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- Access to the X-Ray and Ultrasound Departments is via the Entrance 2.
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- There is a dropped kerb from the Blue Badge bays onto the main pavement leading to Entrance 2.
Follow the pavement and turn left before reaching the Urgent Treatment Centre.
There is a slope in front of Entrance 2, which is directly ahead. - Enter the hospital via Entrance 2 and proceed straight ahead down the corridor.
There is a slight slope at the end of the carpeted area of Entrance 2.
At the t-junction, turn left and continue along this corridor.
The X-Ray department is to the left. - View information about accessible toilet facilities in public areas of the hospital (opens new tab).
- There are not 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.
Entrance (X-Ray, Ultrasound, CT Scanner, MRI and Nuclear Medicine)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located on entrance 2 corridor.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The height of the door release button is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
Reception (X-Ray and Ultrasound Reception)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to the left of the X-Ray department entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the X-Ray department 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 no 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 moderate to 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 not a bell to attract attention.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
- There are seats with armrests on both sides.
- 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 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 good.
Department / Service (X-Ray and Ultrasound)
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Department / Service Access
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- The X-Ray and Ultrasound Department is located on level 1, on the Entrance 2 corridor.
- 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.
- There is some flooring in the department/service which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- The department/service does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Department / Service Facilities
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- This department/service has; a main reception, a waiting room/area, sub waiting areas, treatment rooms, accessible toilet facilities for everyone, ambulant toilet facilities for everyone and standard toilet facilities.
- There are 6 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
- A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
- A mobile hoist is not available on the department/service.
- There are accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
- There are standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
Imaging Room (X-Ray Room 1)
- This section describes the x-ray Room(s), located within the waiting area.
- There is / are 5 x-ray Room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; 1.
- This room is not accessed via a changing room.
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Imaging Room
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- There is step free access into the imaging room.
- The imaging room is approximately 4m from the reception.
- The imaging room is approximately 6m from the main waiting area.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) has/have a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
- A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
- The width of the door is 88cm.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the imaging room.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- There is no hoist available.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the imaging room.
- The lighting levels in the imaging room are moderate to good.
Imaging Room (X-Ray Room 2)
- This section describes the x-ray Room(s), located on the X-Ray department corridor.
- There is / are 5 x-ray Room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; 2.
- This room is not accessed via a changing room.
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Imaging Room
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- There is step free access into the imaging room.
- The imaging room is approximately 18m from the reception.
- The imaging room is approximately 15m from the main waiting area.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) has/have a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
- A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
- The width of the door is 88cm.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the imaging room.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- There is no hoist available.
- The room does have background music playing.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the imaging room.
- The lighting levels in the imaging room are moderate to good.
Imaging Room (Ultrasound Room 1)
- This section describes the Ultrasound Room(s), located on the x-ray department corridor.
- There is / are 3 Ultrasound Room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; 1.
- This room is not accessed via a changing room.
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Imaging Room
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- There is step free access into the imaging room.
- The imaging room is approximately 15m from the reception.
- The imaging room is approximately 11m from the main waiting area.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) has/have a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
- A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
- The width of the door is 88cm.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the imaging room.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- There is no hoist available.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the imaging room.
- The lighting levels in the imaging room are moderate to good.
Imaging Room (Ultrasound Room 2)
- This section describes the Ultrasound 2 Room(s), located on the X-ray department corridor.
- There is / are 3 Ultrasound Room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; 2.
- This room is not accessed via a changing room.
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Imaging Room
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- There is step free access into the imaging room.
- The imaging room is approximately 12m from the reception.
- The imaging room is approximately 9m from the main waiting area.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) has/have a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
- A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
- The width of the door is 88cm.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the imaging room.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- There is no hoist available.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the imaging room.
- The lighting levels in the imaging room are good.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the X-ray department corridor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m from the x-ray department entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 158cm x 267cm (5ft 2in x 8ft 9in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are low to moderate.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 87cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a sensor flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 160cm and 168cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is not a mirror.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- 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).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
- 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 height of the towel dispenser is 104cm (3ft 5in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- There is a flip down baby change table available.
- The height of the baby change table is 89cm.
Standard Toilet(s) (Ultrasound Room 1)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located within Ultrasound Room 1.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m from the Ultrasound Room 1 entrance.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The toilet seats have a good colour contrast.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
- The colour contrast of the horizontal wall mounted grab rail(s) in the ambulant cubicle(s) is poor.
- The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above the wash basin and to the left.
- Lighting levels are good.
- There are similar standard toilets in Ultrasound Rooms 2 and 3.