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MRI Scanner

Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9HT

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Getting To (MRI Scanner)

  • The most accessible route from Car Park B has step-free level access, a dropped kerb with tactile paving, bollards and a pedestrian crossing.
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  • Access to the MRI Scanner is via the main entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • The MRI Scanner is located on the lower ground floor, on Grey Street.
  • The MRI Scanner is approximately 100m from the main ward block lift.
  • Enter via the main entrance and continue ahead along the Blue Street corridor.
  • Continue ahead over Burgundy and Green Streets to the main ward block lift lobby.
  • Take the lift to the lower ground floor.
  • Exit the lift and turn right out of the lift lobby.
  • Turn right and continue ahead, then turn left.
  • Turn right and continue along the corridor.
  • The MRI Scanner department is located on the left.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring along the route is shiny and patterned.
  • 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 changing places facility, a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer), toilets for ambulant disabled users and standard toilets.
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Parking (Car Park B - Standard and Blue Badge Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located opposite the main entrance at the north of the hospital.
    • 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 and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 15m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope, uneven surfaces and bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
    • 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 not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the hospital opposite Sharoe Green Lane.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 115cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 111cm.
  • The second set of doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift (Main Ward Block)

  • The lift surveyed is located within the main ward block.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 151m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • Floors LG, G, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 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.
  • Some of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 110cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 196cm (width) x 138cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Department / Service (MRI Scanner)

  • Location and Access View
    • The MRI Scanner is located on the lower ground floor, on Grey Street.
    • 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 123cm.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 174cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors.
    • 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 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
    • There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations and a standard toilet.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (MRI Scanner)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the right after reception.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the right after reception.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located on the left after reception.
    • Standard changing facilities are located on the right after reception.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on the left after reception, in the changing room with adaptions.

Reception (MRI Scanner)

  • The reception is located ahead from the MRI Scanner department entrance.
  • The distance from the MRI Scanner department entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 111cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
  • The reception has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There may be 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 space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.

Consultation / Medical Room (Interview Room)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Interview Room.
  • The room is located to the right from the MRI Scanner department entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is written text 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 80cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (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.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The tables are 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 (Waiting Area)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Waiting/Trolley area.
  • The room is located ahead from the MRI Scanner department entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 138cm.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 151cm.
  • 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 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 without armrests.
  • 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.

Changing Room with Adaptations (Accessible Changing Room)

  • Location and Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located on the left after reception.
    • The distance from the MRI Scanner department is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens both ways and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • 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
    • Facilities available in the changing room include: a chair/stool, a baby change table and a dry seat for changing with a grab rail/dropdown rail.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 205cm (width) x 172cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The changing room has no disposal facilities.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 105cm and 139cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 105cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Imaging Room (MRI Scanner)

  • The room surveyed was; MRI Scanner .
  • The room is located ahead from the MRI Scanner department entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • Imaging Room View
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into the room.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the right after the reception.
    • The distance from the MRI Scanner department entrance is 10m.
    • 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 both ways and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a 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 136cm (width) x 191cm (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 76cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low 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 42cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 106cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low 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 106cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 122cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.