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Getting To The Hospital (Bridlington and District Hospital)

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• By Road View
  • Bridlington and District Hospital is located on the A165, Bessingby Road, on the outskirts of Bridlington. The main routes into Bridlington are the A614 from the north or the A615 from the south. At the traffic lights at the intersection of the A614/A615, turn left if traveling on the A615 or right if traveling on the A614, the hospital is then approximately 100m on the left.
  • There are 3 main visitor car parks. Parking directly outside the hospital is for Blue Badge holders only, with the exception of 3 drop off points located to the right of the hospital main entrance right entrance. There is also a staff car park at the rear left of the hospital which can be used as an overflow car park for visitors.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within the hospital grounds. The bus stop is served by bus no 3.
  • There is an onsite bus stop.
  • The bus stop is located just outside the hospital main entrance.
  • The hospital bus stop is sheltered and does have lean to seating.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Bridlington station, 0.9 miles away to the east. There are bus stops outside the train station serving the hospital. The train station is served by Northern Rail.
• Useful Links View
  • For bus times and services please see the link below.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For train times and services, please see the link below.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance (Bridlington and District Hospital)

• To see the hospital map please click here (opens new tab).
• There is not a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
• There are volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
• Volunteers can be found in the Royal Voluntary Service shop.
• Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: Braille on request, large print on request, Makaton on request, different languages on request, voice recognition CD on request and audio on request.
• There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available on request.
• BSL interpreters cannot be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the hospital.
• Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact the main reception desk.
• Patients have access to face to face pre-booked BSL interpreters and video remote BSL interpreting, available 24/7.
  There is tactile signage for wayfinding purposes in the building.

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• Comments View
  • The nearest PALS is located at Scarborough General Hospital.
  • The telephone number is 01904 726 262.
  • The email address is [email protected].

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Hospital Parking (Far Left Staff Car Park and Patient/Visitor Overflow Car Park)

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• Parking View
  • The car park is located at the far left of the hospital.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
  • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located at the entrance to the car park.
  • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located at the front of the car park.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
• Access to the Hospital View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
  • The hospital entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is not clearly signposted.
• Comments View
  • To obtain free parking, Blue Badge holders are required to register their car at the hospital main reception.
  • There is a 9cm high kerb to access the payment machine in this car park.
  • Although this is a staff car park, it is also used as an overflow car park for patients and visitors.

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Hospital Parking (Front Accessible Car Park, Entrance A Urgent Treatment Centre/Hospital Main Entrance/Entrance B Eye Clinic)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
  • The car park is located in front of the hospital main entrance.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • There is/are 13 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 230cm x 471cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 5in).
  • There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point.
  • The drop-off point is located at the front of the hospital, just to the right of the hospital main entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located to the left of the hospital main entrance, next to the payment machine and on the payment machine.
  • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located to the left of the hospital main entrance.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
• Access to the Hospital View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the hospital main entrance.
• Comments View
  • To obtain free parking, Blue Badge holders are required to register their car at the hospital main reception.
  • 10 Blue Badge Bays are located in front of the hospital.
  • 3 Blue Badge bays are located at the other side of the access road, just before the main visitors car park.

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Hospital Parking (Left Side Car Park)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located to the left of the hospital.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located throughout the car park.
  • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located in the far left staff car park, the main visitors car park and at the hospital main entrance, but not in this car park.
  • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
• Access to the Hospital View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
• Comments View
  • To obtain free parking, Blue Badge holders are required to register their car at the hospital main reception.
  • There is a dropped kerb leading from the car park to the pavement.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.

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Hospital Parking (Main Visitor Car Park)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located in front of the hospital.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 232cm x 468cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 4in).
  • There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located throughout the car park.
  • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
• Access to the Hospital View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the hospital right main entrance.
• Comments View
  • To obtain free parking, Blue Badge holders are required to register their car at the hospital main reception.
  • There is a pedestrian crossing between the car park and hospital right main entrance.
  • The pedestrian crossing has dropped kerbs at either side.
  • The dropped kerbs have tactile paving.

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Getting To (Audiology and Medical Diagnostics (Cardio-Respiratory))

• Audiology and Medical Diagnostics (Cardio-Respiratory) is/are located on the first floor, in the corridor to the right as you exit the lift.
• Access to Audiology and Medical Diagnostics (Cardio-Respiratory) is via the hospital right main entrance.
• From the hospital right main entrance, proceed down the main corridor. At the end of the main corridor (approximately 35m), turn right into the main rear corridor and the lift will be on the right (approximately 5m). Take the lift to the first floor and turn right into the rear right corridor. Proceed down the corridor and The Audiology and Medical Diagnostics (Cardio-Respiratory) Department will be on the right (approximately 30m).
• There is step free access, via lift, to Audiology and Medical Diagnostics (Cardio-Respiratory).
• Audiology and Medical Diagnostics (Cardio-Respiratory) is approximately 30m from the lift.
• There is a/are manual, double door(s) which may be difficult to open between the hospital right main entrance and the department/service.
• There are resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

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Outside Access (Right Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front centre of the hospital, on the right.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 134cm .
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 117cm .
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 117cm (3ft 10in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 123cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 158cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
• Comments View
  • This entrance gives access to the hospital's main central corridor.

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Outside Access (Left Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front centre of the hospital, on the left.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 134cm .
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 107cm .
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 132cm (4ft 4in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 139cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 161cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
• Comments View
  • This entrance gives access to the main reception desk.
  • The bell and intercom are on the wall to the right of the right main entrance.

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Opening Times (Main Reception)

• Monday 08:00 - 12:00.
• Monday 12:30 - 16:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 12:00.
• Tuesday 12:30 - 16:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 12:00.
• Wednesday 12:30 - 16:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 12:00.
• Thursday 12:30 - 16:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 12:00.
• Friday 12:30 - 16:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Reception (Main Hospital Reception Desk)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located ahead as you enter via the left main entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the left main entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • 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 medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of 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 a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a portable loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 30/10/2023.
  • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • 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 not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • There are seats with armrests on both sides.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • 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 good.
• Comments View
  • There is a low level telephone in the waiting area.
  • The telephone is 83cm to the highest point.

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Other Floors (Rear Staircase)

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the rear corridor, on the right.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 38m (41yd 1ft) from the right main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is good.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
• The clear door width is 128cm.
• The dimensions of the lift are 159cm x 237cm.
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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• Comments View
  • There are 2 identical lifts in this area.

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Opening Times (Audiology)

• Access is by appointment only.

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Entrance (Audiology and Medical Diagnostics (Cardio-Respiratory))

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the hospital, along the rear right corridor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 129cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 152cm.

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Department / Service (Audiology and Medical Diagnostics (Cardio-Respiratory) Departments)

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• Department / Service Access View
  • Audiology and Medical Diagnostics (Cardio-Respiratory) is located on the first floor of the hospital, along the front right corridor, and on the right.
  • 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 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 good.
• Department / Service Facilities View
  • This department/service has; standard toilet facilities, accessible toilet facilities for everyone, consultation rooms, ambulant toilet facilities for everyone and a waiting room/area.
  • There are 5 (2 for Audiology and 3 for the Medical Diagnostics (Cardio-Respiratory) Department 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.
• Comments View
  • There is no reception desk for Audiology and Medical Diagnostics (Cardio-Respiratory) Departments.
  • Patients are asked to check in at the main hospital reception desk.

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Waiting Room / Area (Audiology)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 30m from the lift.
• 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.
• All chairs are permanently fixed.
• All chairs have armrests.
• 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 good.

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• Comments View
  • This waiting area faces the Audiology and Medical Diagnostics (Cardio-Respiratory) entrance.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Hearing Aid Department)

• There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Hearing Aid Department.
• 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 carpet.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• All chairs have 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 good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Hearing Test Room)

• There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Hearing Test Room.
• 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 carpet.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• There are no 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 good.

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• Comments View
  • There is a hearing test booth.
  • There is a medium height step (12cm) to access the hearing test booth.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (First Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor. Turn left out of the lift and follow the corridor to Audiology, through the doors on the right and the accessible toilet will be on the left.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 25m from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is written text, tactile, ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ and pictorial 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 locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm.
  • 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.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 222cm x 497cm.
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 113cm from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 164cm.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • 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) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 177cm from the floor.
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  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 90cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a covered cistern.
  • 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 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 good.
  • 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 101cm.
  • 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 117cm (3ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The gender neutral toilet is located on the first floor. Turn left out of the lift and follow the corridor to Audiology, through the doors on the right and the gender neutral toilet will be on the left.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m from the lift.
  • There is tactile, 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 not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 76cm.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above and to the right of the wash basins.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The wash basin on the left has twist/turn mixer taps. The wash basin on the right has a lever mixer tap.

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