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Getting To The Hospital

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• By Road View
  • Turn off the M1/A12 and follow the signs for the Royal Victoria Hospital.
    After leaving the large roundabout, turn right and continue along the road for approximately 1 mile.
    The main hospital car park will then be observed on the left.
• By Bus View
  • The 646a Metro bus service runs from Belfast Grand Central Station to the hospital Monday - Friday.
  • The G1 Glider service runs from Belfast City Centre to the Falls Road.
  • If alighting at the Glider bus stop you may have to walk down Grosvenor Road to get into the hospital via the main entrance, if the Falls Road entrance is locked.
  • There is an onsite bus stop.
  • The nearest bus stop is located along the road from the main hospital entrance.
  • The bus stop has a sheltered waiting area with backless bench seating and sufficient space for a wheelchair user to wait.
  • The onsite bus stop is approximately 140 metres from the main hospital entrance.
    The route from the bus stop is level. Some of the route is sheltered.
    There are some access roads to cross all with dropped kerbs and tactile paving.
• By Train View
  • The nearest railway station is Belfast Grand Central Station, located approximately 0.6 miles away on Grosvenor Road.
• Useful Links View
  • Bus and train fares and timetables.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Bus and train accessibility advice.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Hospital website with further details on getting to the hospital .
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Getting to the Children's Hospital from the Royal Victoria Hospital

• From the Royal Victoria Hospital main entrance, bear right and cross the access road to the pavement opposite (photographs 1 to 2).
  
• Go past the pillar and follow the path as it bends to the left (photograph 3).
  
• There is a slight slope down and black pillars on the right at the kerb edge.
  
• At the junction turn right and cross the service road (photograph 4). There are dropped kerbs with tactile paving to each pavement.
  
• Follow the covered walkway on the right hand side of the main hospital road, past the maternity hospital and zebra crossing across the access road from the new maternity hospital, until you can go no further (photographs 5 to 9).
  
• The route is flat for the full section (about 180m).
  
• Turn left to cross the main hospital road at the zebra crossing (photograph 10).
  
• Turn right and follow the pavement on the left side of the main hospital road, to the next zebra crossing (photographs 11 to 12).
  
• Turn right to cross the main hospital road at the zebra crossing (photograph 13).
  
• Turn right to follow the pedestrian path in the car park, then follow the pavement to the left and back up the ramped path on the left of the slip road (photographs 14 to 16). The slope is slight but long.
  
• At the top of the slope turn right across the zebra crossing (photograph 17).
  
• The entrance to the Children's Hospital is to the left.

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Getting Help and Assistance (Children's Hospital)

• To see the hospital map please click here (opens new tab).
• There is a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
• The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 028 96 157 777 / 028 90 240 503.
• There are volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
• Volunteers can be found in the main foyer of the main hospital, adjacent to the main reception area.
• Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: Braille on request, large print 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.
• Language interpreters can be provided in the following languages; Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese - Cantonese, Chinese - Hakka, Chinese - Mandarin, Czech, Estonian, Farsi, French, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Kurdish Kurmanji, Kurdish Sorani, Latvian, Lithuanian, Malayalam, Moldovan, Pashto, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tetum, Thai, Tigrinya, Turkish and Urdu.
• A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the hospital.
• Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs, motorised wheelchairs and mobility scooter.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact Shopmobility on 028 9080 8090.
• There is a Safe Place at this hospital which is located at the Fall's Road entrance (Quiet Room).
• To view the Safe Place Accessibility Guide please click here.

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• Useful Links View
  • Patient and Visitor Facilities link (new tab) - click here.
  • Visitors Information link (new tab) - click here.
• Comments View
  • PALS is available via telephone only.

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Hospital Parking (Multi Storey Car Park)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located across the road from the main hospital entrance.
  • The car park type is multi storey.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does have a barrier control system.
  • There is a push button control at the barrier.
  • The barrier controls/touchscreen can be reached from the car.
  • 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 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 240cm x 469cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 5in).
  • There is not 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 at the entrance to the car park and at the payment machines in the car park.
  • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located throughout the car park.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
• 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 54m (59yd 2in) from the hospital underpass entrance.
• Comments View
  • The car park is part multi storey and part open-air.
  • The height of the pay station controls range from 64cm to 170cm.
  • The best way of accessing the hospital from the car park is via an underpass that goes under the road and allows direct access to the hospital via stairs or lift.
  • Parking charges for visitors are as follows:
  • 0-4hrs - £1.60
  • 4-6hrs - £2.50
  • 6-24hrs - £5.00.

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Hospital Parking (Children's Hospital Blue Badge Parking and Drop Off)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located to the left of the main Children's Hospital 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 signposted and have markings which are faded.
  • There is/are 9 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 242cm x 577cm (7ft 11in x 18ft 11in).
  • There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
  • 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 in the front of the Children's Hospital main entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Payment signs are not provided.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located in the basement level car park.
  • There is 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 unaided.
  • The hospital entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is clearly signposted.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 54m (59yd 2in) from the Children's Hospital main entrance.
• Comments View
  • The Blue Badge bays are chargeable. The payment machine is located in the basement level car park.

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Hospital Parking (Children's Hospital Car Park)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located on the basement level.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does have a barrier control system.
  • There is a touchscreen at the barrier.
  • There is a push button control at the barrier.
  • The barrier controls/touchscreen can be reached from the car.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted and have markings which are faded.
  • There is/are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 252cm x 420cm (8ft 3in x 13ft 9in).
  • There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
  • 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 at the entrance to the car park and at the payment machines in the car park.
  • Payment signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
  • There is 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 clearly signposted.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift to the main Children's Hospital entrance.
• Comments View
  • Part of the car park is sheltered.
  • There is a lift up from the basement to the lower level where the main entrance to the Children's Hospital is located.
  • Alternatively visitors can walk around the outside of the car park up a steep hill (shown in photos 12-15).

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Outside Access (The Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 142cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 142cm.

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Outside Access (Falls Road Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Falls Road.
  • 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.
  • There are bollards outside this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 140cm.
  • The bollard(s) does/do not have a high visual contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 159cm.
  • 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 159cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

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Getting Around (Children's Hospital)

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There is a slight ramp, with no handrails, for access to the wards and some departments.
  • There is a steep ramp, with no handrails, for access to the rear of the building.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails are not provided in corridors.
  • Seating is not provided in corridors.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage and Wayfinding View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • The wayfinding signage includes some pictograms.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • There is a quiet room next to the Falls Road entrance at the rear of the building.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in public areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.
• Comments View
  • There are multiple slight slopes in several areas of the hospital building.
  • The Accident and Emergency department, Outpatients and Coffee Doc kiosk are level access, all other areas are sloped access.

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Amenities (Children's Hospital)

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• Shops and Services View
  • The shops/services available include; a coffee shop.
• ATM Machines View
  • There is an/are ATM machine(s) available.
  • The ATM Machine(s) is/are located inside the main entrance.
  • A low level ATM machine is not available.
• Pay Phones and Charging Points View
  • Pay phones are not available.
  • Phone charging points are not available.
• Public WiFi View
  • Free public WiFi is available.
  • The public WiFi is HSC Guest.
• TV Pre-Payment Machines View
  • There are no TV pre-pay machines for patients.
• Additional Information View
  • There is a free taxi and information phone to the left of the main entrance.

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Other Floors (Children's Hospital Central Stairs)

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G, 1 and 2.
  • 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 clearly marked.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a second lower handrail.
  • 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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Other Floors (Children's Hospital Falls Road Entrance)

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • 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 clearly marked.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • These stairs give access to the Speech and Language, CAMHS and Psychology departments.

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Lift (Central)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the centre of the building.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 45m (49yd 8in) from the hospital 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 and LG.
• 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 visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 125cm (4ft 1in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 154cm x 243cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 12in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is 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 not 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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Lift (Car Park Access)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right of the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children Main Entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children 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 LG and Car Park Level.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not 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 visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 109cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is 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 not a hearing assistance system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is low to moderate.

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Lift (Rear Hospital Entrance)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left of the Falls Road entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the Falls Road 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 and 2.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not 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 visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 77cm (2ft 6in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 111cm x 120cm (3ft 8in x 3ft 11in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does not 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 not a hearing assistance system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is low to moderate.

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Eating and Drinking (Café)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located on the ground floor.
  • There is step-free access, via lift, to the café.
  • For access there is a single manual door which is permanently held open.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; menu boards.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 90cm.
  • The height of the tray counter/rail is 76cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 73cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 106cm.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • There are also high tables, booths, bench seats and high stools.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Eating and Drinking (Coffee Doc Express)

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• Location and Access View
  • The food and drink kiosk is located directly ahead of the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the café.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered and table service (on request only).
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; written wall menus.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are not available.
  • This area does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 108cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 68cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
  • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Place of Worship / Prayer Room (Prayer Room)

• The place of worship/room is located at the rear of the building, next to the Falls Road entrance.
• There is step-free access to the place of worship/room.
• The place of worship/room is clearly signed.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) for the room is/are not push pad activated.
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) may be difficult for some to open.
• The width of the door opening is 84cm.
• The type of flooring in the place of worship/room is carpet.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the place of worship/room.
• There are chairs with armrests on both sides.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• Background music is not played in the room.
• There is not a speaker system in the room.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels in the room are moderate to good.
• There are partition doors on one side which can be opened into the Quiet room to make the space larger.

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Room / Area (Quiet Room)

• There is / are 1 room(s) / area(s) available.
• The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Quiet Room.
• The room / area is approximately 10m from the Falls Road entrance.
• There is level access to the room / area.
• There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
• 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
• 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.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • There are double doors at the rear of the room which can be opened to enlarge the room.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Main Entrance - Left 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 main hospital corridor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 25m from the hospital main 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 signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is medium.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 179cm x 213cm (5ft 10in x 6ft 12in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 136cm 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 114cm.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • 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 not a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is low.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • 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 general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• 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 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 106cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a wall which acts as a backrest.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • 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 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
  • 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 76cm (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 112cm.
  • 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 132cm (4ft 4in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Main Entrance - 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 main hospital corridor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 28m from the hospital main 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 signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is medium.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 179cm x 213cm (5ft 10in x 6ft 12in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 136cm 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 112cm.
  • 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 visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • 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 not a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is low.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • 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 general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• 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 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 106cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a wall which acts as a backrest.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • 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 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
  • 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 123cm.
  • 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 134cm (4ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Falls Road Entrance - Left Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located next to the rear lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m from the Falls Road 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 medium.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 149cm x 217cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 1in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 102cm 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 67cm.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • 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 high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • 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 general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• 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 cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
  • 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 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 114cm.
  • 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 132cm (4ft 4in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • 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 97cm.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Falls Road Entrance)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located to the left of the Falls Road entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 18m from the Falls Road entrance.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The toilet seats have a high visual contrast.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The visual contrast of the horizontal wall mounted grab rail(s) in the ambulant cubicle(s) is high.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The visual contrast of the vertical wall mounted grab rails in the ambulant cubicle(s) is high.
  • The information above relates to the female toilet. There is a different configuration of rails in the male toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 89cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above the wash basin.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities (Children's Hospital)

• Accessible toilet facilities are located to the left of the main entrance and to the left of the Falls Road entrance.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located to the left of the Falls Road entrance.
• Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet to the left of the Falls Road entrance.

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Related Access Guides

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• Children's Hospital Parking link (new tab) - click here.
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