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Getting To The Hospital (Malton Community Hospital)

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• By Road View
  • Malton Community Hospital is located to the west of Malton and is best accessed via the A64 and then the B1257. The postcode for the sat-nav is YO17 7NG.
  • There are three open air parking areas at Malton Community Hospital, one opposite each of the three entrances. Parking is free to all patients and visitors at Malton Community Hospital.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop on Maiden Greve and the service which stops there is the number 193.
  • There is not an onsite bus stop.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Malton, approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) from Malton Community Hospital. The main bus station is next to the train station and there are also taxis available at the train station.
• Useful Links View
  • For the Google Map of Malton Community Hospital please click on the link below.
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  • For bus service information please click on the link below.
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  • For train service information please click on the link below.
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  • For the Traveline journey planner please click on the link below.
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Getting Help and Assistance (Malton Community Hospital)

• There is not a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
• There are not volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
• 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 can 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 a member of staff.
• Patients have access to face to face pre-booked BSL interpreters and video remote BSL interpreting, available 24/7. BSL interpreters can be provided via videolinks on local Tablets.
• Additional hospital services link (new tab) - click here.

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Hospital Parking (Fitzwilliam Entrance Parking)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located to the right of the building outside the Fitzwilliam 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.
  • There is/are 4 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 465cm.
  • 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.
• 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 uneven surfaces.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Fitzwilliam Entrance.

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Getting To (Radiology)

• Radiology is/are located on the ground floor of the hospital.
• Access to Radiology is via the Fitzwilliam entrance.
• Enter via the Fitzwilliam entrance and turn right. The reception for Radiology will be located on the right.
• There is step free access to Radiology.
• Radiology is approximately 6m from the Fitzwilliam entrance.
• 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.

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Outside Access (Fitzwilliam Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the right side of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not 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 145cm .
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 131cm (4ft 4in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 142cm.
  • 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) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located directly in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

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Opening Times (Radiology)

• 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 Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Department / Service (Radiology)

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• Department / Service Access View
  • Radiology is located on the ground floor of the hospital.
  • 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.
  • 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 lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Department / Service Facilities View
  • This department/service has; ambulant toilet facilities for everyone, standard toilet facilities, a waiting room/area, treatment rooms, consultation rooms, accessible toilet facilities for everyone and a main reception.
  • There are 3 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 accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
  • There are standard toilet facilities within this department/service.

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Reception (Radiology)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located on the ground floor of the hospital.
  • The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Fitzwilliam entrance.
  • Clear signage for the reception area/desk is 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 moderate to good.
  • The height of the reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm) .
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • 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.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.

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Waiting Room / Area (Radiology)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 13m from the Fitzwilliam 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 carpet.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Chairs with armrests are not available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The surface height of the lowest table is 59cm.
• 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 a television.
• Subtitles are available.
• 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.

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Standard Changing Cubicle / Room (Changing Room)

• The changing cubicle/room is located opposite the X-Ray Room.
• The changing cubicle/room is 3m from the waiting room/area.
• There is step-free access to the changing cubicle/room.
• The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
• The width of the door opening is 69cm.
• The type of flooring in the room is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the cubicle/room.
• There is flip down/tip up seat.
• There is a/are coat hook(s) available.
• There is a/are coat hook(s) 153cm from the floor.
• There is a functional emergency alarm in the cubicle/room.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Imaging Room (X-Ray)

• This section describes the X-ray Room(s), located on the ground floor.
• There is / are 1 X-ray Room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; X-Ray Room.
• This room is not accessed via a changing room.

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• Imaging Room View
  • There is step free access into the imaging room.
  • The changing room is approximately 9m from the reception.
  • The changing room is approximately 4m from the main waiting area.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) may be 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 93cm.
  • 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.
  • A mobile hoist can be brought in from another department.
  • There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
  • 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 adjustable.

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Imaging Room (Ultrasound)

• This section describes the Ultrasound Room(s), located in the Radiology department.
• There is / are 2 Ultrasound Room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Ultrasound.
• This room is not accessed via a changing room.

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• Imaging Room View
  • There is step free access into the imaging room.
  • The changing room is approximately 2m from the reception.
  • The changing room is approximately 5m from the main waiting area.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
  • The width of the door is 79cm.
  • There is not 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.
  • A mobile hoist can be brought in from another department.
  • There is not sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
  • 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 adjustable.

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Imaging Room (Ultrasound Room)

• This section describes the Ultrasound Room Room(s), located on the Diagnostic corridor.
• There is / are 1 Ultrasound Room Room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Ultrasound Room.
• This room is not accessed via a changing room.

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• Imaging Room View
  • There is step free access into the imaging room.
  • The changing room is approximately 10m from the reception.
  • The changing room is approximately 20m from the main waiting area.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
  • The width of the door is 89cm.
  • 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.
  • A mobile hoist is available.
  • There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
  • 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 adjustable.
  • The changing room for the Ultrasound Room is not used.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Dental Corridor - Transfer Both Sides)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the dental corridor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 18m from the Fitzwilliam 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 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 is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • 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 202cm x 371cm (6ft 8in x 12ft 2in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 79cm.
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 68cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • 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 pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 156cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is 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 79cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
  • 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 118cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is fair.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Diagnostic Centre Reception - Transfer Both Sides)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located opposite the Diagnostic Centre Reception.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 16m from the Fitzwilliam 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 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 is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 199cm x 184cm (6ft 6in x 6ft).
  • The accessible toilet does not 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 both sides.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 91cm.
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 73cm.
  • 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 lever flush.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • 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 pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 155cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • 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.
  • The toilet roll holder is on the dropdown rail.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • 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 94cm.
  • 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 136cm (4ft 6in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located opposite the X-Ray room.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m from the Fitzwilliam 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.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The colour contrast of the horizontal wall mounted grab rail(s) in the ambulant cubicle(s) is good.
  • There is a/are dropdown rail(s) on the left as you face the ambulant toilet(s).
  • The colour contrast of the dropdown rail(s) in the ambulant cubicle(s) is good.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 73cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above and to the left of the wash basin.
  • Lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • There is a flip down seat in the toilet set at 50cm from the floor.

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Related Access Guides

• Malton Community Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
• Diagnostic Centre link (new tab) - click here.