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Breast Care Centre - Clinics and Imaging

Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PD

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Getting To (Breast Care Centre - Clinics and Imaging)

  • The most accessible route from Car Park F has a very easy slope.
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  • Access to the Breast Care Centre - Clinics and Imaging is via the Central Zone - Entrance 5.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • The Breast Care Centre - Clinics and Imaging is located along the corridor on the right side of the Central Zone.
  • The Breast Care Centre - Clinics and Imaging is approximately 85m from the Central Zone - Entrance 5.
  • Enter the hospital via the Central Zone – Entrance 5 and proceed along the corridor.
  • Turn right and follow the corridor ahead, going through the Central Zone - Entrance 6 Central Outpatients foyer.
  • Exit the foyer and continue along the corridor.
  • The entrance to the Breast Care Centre - Clinics and Imaging is located on the right.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access 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 (Car Park F)

  • 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 signposted and have markings which are faded.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 315cm (width) x 469cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 20m from the Central Zone - Entrance 5.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located at the front of the car park.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located on the left side of the car park.

Entrance (Central Zone - Entrance 5)

  • This entrance is located at the centre of the front of the hospital building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 109cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 86cm.
  • The width of the opening is 126cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 113cm.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 110cm.
  • The width of the opening is 139cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 113cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • This entrance brings you into the ground floor of the Central Zone.

Department / Service (Breast Care Centre - Clinics and Imaging)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Breast Care Centre - Breast Imaging is located along the corridor on the right side of the Central Zone.
    • 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 119cm.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors open away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 150cm.
    • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 119cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors, automatic doors and narrow walkways.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 10+ consultation/medical rooms available.
    • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations and a standard toilet.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Breast Care Centre - Clinics and Imaging)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located at both ends of the corridor on the left side of the Breast Care Centre - Clinics and Imaging.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located at the front of the corridor on the left side of the Breast Care Centre - Clinics and Imaging.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on the front end of the corridor on the left side of the Breast Care Clinic - Clinics and Imaging, within the toilet with adaptations.

Reception (Breast Care Centre - Clinics and Imaging Reception)

  • The reception is located ahead and to the right as you enter the Breast Care Centre - Clinics and Imaging.
  • The distance from the Breast Care Centre - Clinics and Imaging entrance is 6m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 100cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
  • The reception has glazed screens.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There is 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 some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Reception (Sub-Reception)

  • The reception is located in the centre of the Breast Care Centre - Clinics and Imaging.
  • The distance from the Breast Care Centre - Clinics and Imaging entrance is 12m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has automatic doors.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 100cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
  • The reception has glazed screens.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • 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 some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.

Consultation / Medical Room (Blossom Room 1)

  • There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Blossom Room 1.
  • The room is located at the front of the corridor on the left side of the Breast Care Centre - Clinics and Imaging.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • 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 opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • 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 medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: coffee 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 even at the time of the survey.

Consultation / Medical Room (Consultation Room 1)

  • There are 8 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Consultation Room 1.
  • The room is located along the corridor on the left side of the Breast Care Centre - Clinics and Imaging.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • 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 87cm.
  • 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 186cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: 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.

Consultation / Medical Room (Treatment Room 2)

  • There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Treatment Room 2.
  • The room is located along the corridor on the left side of the Breast Care Centre - Clinics and Imaging.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • 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 87cm.
  • 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 186cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: 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.

Imaging Room (X-Ray Room 1)

  • The room surveyed was; X-Ray Room 1.
  • The room is located along the corridor ahead as you enter the Breast Care Centre - Clinics and Imaging.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and automatic doors.
  • Imaging Room View
    • 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 86cm.
    • 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and height adjustable chairs.
    • Furniture available in the room includes: 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.

Imaging Room (Ultrasound Room 2)

  • The room surveyed was; Ultrasound Room 2.
  • The room is located along the corridor ahead as you enter the Breast Care Centre - Clinics and Imaging.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and automatic doors.
  • Imaging Room View
    • 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 87cm.
    • 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
    • The length of the treatment table is 185cm.
    • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
    • Furniture available in the room includes: 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 (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the front of the corridor on the left side of the Breast Care Centre - Clinics and Imaging.
    • The distance from the Breast Care Centre - Clinics and Imaging entrance is 12m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 146cm (width) x 233cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 82cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • 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 87cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm 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 high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 91cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 112cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 95cm.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.