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Parking (Gainsborough Wing Accessible Parking 1)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on the right side of 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 have faded markings.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 244cm (width) x 477cm (depth).
  • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
  • The width of the marked zone is 117cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 30m from the Gainsborough Wing entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep ramps or slopes, uneven surfaces and a pedestrian crossing.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Getting To (MRI Department)

• The MRI Department is/are located on the ground floor of the Turner Diagnostic Centre building.
• Access to the MRI Department is via the Turner Diagnostic Centre entrance.
• Enter via the Turner Diagnostic Centre Entrance and report to reception desk. You will then be taken through the set of double doors next to the reception desk in to the service corridor. the MRI Department entrance will be directly opposite this door.
• There is step free access to the MRI Department.
• The MRI Department is approximately 15m from the Turner Diagnostic Centre entrance.
• There is a/are manual, heavy, double door(s) between the Turner Diagnostic Centre entrance and the department/service.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.

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Outside Access (Turner Diagnostic Centre)

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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 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 220cm.
  • The bollard(s) has/have a high visual contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 136cm (4ft 6in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 149cm.
  • 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 160cm.

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Reception (Turner Diagnostic Centre)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located ahead as you enter the Turner Diagnostic Centre entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Turner Diagnostic Centre entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are 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 high (110cm+) .
  • 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 not a bell to attract attention.
  • 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 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 a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a 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 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 medium.

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Opening Times (MRI Department)

• Monday 07:30 - 20:30.
• Tuesday 07:30 - 20:30.
• Wednesday 07:30 - 20:30.
• Thursday 07:30 - 20:30.
• Friday 07:30 - 20:30.
• Saturday 07:30 - 19:30.
• Sunday 07:30 - 19:30.

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Entrance (MRI Department Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the Turner Diagnostic Centre.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 140cm .
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 140cm .
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 111cm (3ft 8in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.

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Waiting Room / Area (MRI Department Corridor)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 3m from the MRI Department 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 vinyl/laminate.
• 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.
• Announcements are in person.
• The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a 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 medium.

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Inside Access (MRI Department)

• There is level access once inside.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Wayfinding signage is not available.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.
• There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Changing Room (Assisted Changing)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located along the main MRI Department corridor.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the MRI Scan Room.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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• Comments View
  • There is a grab rail to the right of the seat.
  • There is a dropdown rail to the left of the seat.

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Standard Changing Room (Standard)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located along the main MRI Department corridor.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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• Comments View
  • There are 2 standard changing rooms available.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Prep Room)

• There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Prep Room 2.
• 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 with a locked extension leaf.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• A hoist can be brought in from another department.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is/are adjustable.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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• Comments View
  • Prior notice is required to arrange a hoist if needed.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (MRI Scanner)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; MRI Scan.
• 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) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is/are double width.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.

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• Comments View
  • There was no permission to enter the MRI Room at the time of the survey (September 2018).

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is located along the main MRI Department corridor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the MRI Department entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The lateral transfer space was obstructed at the time of the survey.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the cubicle.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • 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).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 105cm.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is located along the main MRI Department corridor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the MRI Department entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • 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.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The lateral transfer space was obstructed at the time of the survey.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the cubicle.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 100cm and 138cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • 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).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 106cm.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
• Comments View
  • The accessible toilets also serve as standard toilets.

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Related Access Guides (Colchester General Hospital)

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Parking at Colchester General Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
• Entrances at Colchester General Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
• Toilets at Colchester General Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
• Getting To and Around at Colchester General Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
• Turner Diagnostic Centre link (new tab) - click here.