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York Hull Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre

York Hospital, Wigginton Road, York, YO31 8HE

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Getting To (York Hull Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre)

  • The most accessible route from the main entrance accessible parking and drop off point has steep ramps or slopes, uneven surfaces, a dropped kerb with tactile paving, bollards and a pedestrian crossing.
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  • Access to the York Hull Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre is via the Emergency Department entrance.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • The York Hull Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre is located on the first floor of the Emergency Department.
  • The York Hull Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre is approximately 5m from the York Hull Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre lifts.
  • Enter via the Emergency Department entrance and proceed along the corridor straight ahead, going past the reception.
  • Follow the corridor to the end and turn left.
  • Continue along the corridor to the end and turn left.
  • Follow the corridor to the end and the York Hull Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre lifts are located on the left.
  • Take the lift to the first floor.
  • Exit the lift lobby and the entrance to the York Hull Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre is located ahead and to the left.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring along the route is shiny.
  • There are 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) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Main Entrance Accessible Parking and Drop Off Point)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the hospital grounds.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 15+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 229cm (width) x 476cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 25m from the main entrance - automatic doors.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope, uneven surfaces, bollards and a pedestrian crossing.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located in front of the main entrance.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.

Drop-off Point (Emergency Department Drop-Off Point)

  • There is a designated drop-off point available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located on the left side at the front of the hospital grounds.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.

Entrance (Emergency Department Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on the left side at the front of the hospital grounds.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 128cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 142cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 118cm.
  • There is a second single automatic door.
  • The second door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 146cm.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift (York Hull Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre Lifts)

  • The lift surveyed is located at the rear of the Emergency Department.
  • The distance from the Emergency Department entrance is 60m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • The ground and first floor are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a medium visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 130cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 145cm (width) x 268cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Stairs (York Hull Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre Stairs)

  • The stairs surveyed are located at the front of the Emergency Department.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • The ground and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps have some clear markings and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Department / Service (York Hull Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre)

  • Location and Access View
    • York Hull Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre is located on the first floor of the Emergency Department.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 125cm.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 138cm.
    • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 105cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • 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 were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (York Hull Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located within Clinic Room 1 and at the rear of the York Hull Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.

Reception (Front Reception)

  • The reception is located at the front of the York Hull Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre.
  • The distance from the York Hull Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 120cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Reception (Rear Reception)

  • The reception is located at the rear of the York Hull Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre.
  • The distance from the York Hull Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre entrance is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 120cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • 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 without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • Some seating is fixed.

Consultation / Medical Room (Clinic Room 1)

  • There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Clinic Room 1.
  • The room is located along the York Hull Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre corridor, on the right.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is written text and numbered 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 113cm.
  • 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 flooring is shiny.
  • 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 195cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables, height adjustable tables and 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.

Toilet with Adaptations (Transfer Both Sides)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located within Clinic Room 1.
    • The distance from York Hull Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre entrance is 20m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • 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 260cm (width) x 222cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however they are obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space on the left is 77cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • The lateral transfer space on the right is 142cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the right transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 73cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 76cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high 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 123cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 120cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.