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Lift (South Zone Link Corridor Lifts)

The lift surveyed is located along the link corridor from the South Zone to the Central Zone.
The distance from the Central Zone - Entrance 5 is 175m.
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 high 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 high visual contrast.
All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
The lift door opening width is 128cm.
The internal dimensions of the lift are 148cm (width) x 264cm (depth).
The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, 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.

There is level access once inside.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
Wayfinding signage is available.
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 varied.

There is a waiting room / area.
The waiting room / area is approximately 2m from the Rapid Assessment Unit entrance.
There is level access into the waiting room / area.
There is a/are door(s) into the waiting room / area.
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 170cm (5ft 7in).
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.
All chairs have armrests.
No tables are permanently fixed.
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 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.

The nearest accessible toilet is located on the corridor outside the Endoscopy Department on the first floor in the South Zone of the hospital.

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located in the Rapid Assessment Unit waiting area.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Rapid Assessment Unit entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels are medium.