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Getting To (Rosemere Cancer Centre - Radiotherapy Department)

• The most accessible route from Car Park L has step-free level access and a pedestrian crossing.
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• Access to The Rosemere Cancer Centre - Radiotherapy Department is via the the Rosemere Cancer Centre entrance.
• There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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• Rosemere Cancer Centre - Radiotherapy Department is located on the ground floor of the Rosemere Cancer Centre.
• Rosemere Cancer Centre - Radiotherapy Department is approximately 5m from the Rosemere Cancer Centre entrance.
• Enter via the Rosemere Cancer Centre entrance
• The entrance to the Rosemere Cancer Centre - Radiotherapy Department is located ahead.
• Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access.
• Some flooring along the route is shiny.
• There are not resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
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Parking (Car Park L - Blue Badge Parking)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on the west side of the hospital outside the Rosemere Cancer Centre.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 2 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 235cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
  • the Rosemere Cancer Centre entrance
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and a pedestrian crossing.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located at the side of the car park.
  • Payment machines are located to the right of the Rosemere Cancer Centre entrance.
  • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (185cm x 210cm).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located in front of the Rosemere Cancer Centre entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

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Outside Access (Rosemere Cancer Centre Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the west side of the site.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • 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.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 131cm (4ft 4in).
  • Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 152cm.
  • 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.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 169cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
• Comments View
  • This entrance gives access to the main hospital via Grey Street.

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Department / Service (Rosemere Cancer Centre - Radiotherapy Department)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Radiotherapy Department is located on the ground floor of the Rosemere Cancer Centre .
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  • 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 122cm.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 140cm.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Facilities and Services View
  • There are 10+ consultation/medical rooms available.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas and benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
  • The hoist is mobile.
  • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations and standard toilets.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Rosemere Cancer Centre - Radiotherapy Department)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located to the left from the Radiotherapy Department entrance, in the waiting areas for LA 5-6, and the waiting area for LA 7-8.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the waiting areas for LA 5-6 and LA 7-8.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptions to the left from the Radiotherapy Department entrance.

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Reception (Self Check-In Area)

• The reception is located ahead from the Radiotherapy Department entrance.
• The distance from the Radiotherapy Department entrance is 15m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 96cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the desk.
• The reception has glazed screens.
• There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
• The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
• Patients check in using a barcode scanner on top of the counter.
• The height of the scanner is 115cm.
• There is background noise in this area.
• The flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Counter (Support Desk)

• The counter is located to the right from the Radiotherapy Department entrance through the main waiting area.
• The distance from the Radiotherapy Department entrance is 30m.
• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The height of the counter is 102cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• 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.

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Reception (LA7 and LA8)

• The reception is located to the left of the support desk then to the far end of the seating area.
• The distance from the Radiotherapy Department entrance is 70m.
• The most accessible route to reception has doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 114cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
• The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• 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 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 without armrests and benches.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
• Some seating is fixed.

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Seating Area (Main Waiting Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • to the right from the Radiotherapy Department entrance.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • 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.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Eating and Drinking (Rosemere Coffee Shop)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Rosemere Coffee Shop is located to the left at the rear of the main waiting area.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
• Service View
  • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and colleagues who can provide assistance with ordering.
  • Full table service is available on request only.
  • Menus are handheld and wall-mounted.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
  • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Order and Payment View
  • The service counter was surveyed.
  • The counter is located within the main waiting area.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 91cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.

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Seating Area (Simulator Sub Waiting Room)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Simulator Sub Waiting Room is to the right after the Radiotherapy Department entrance.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and armchairs.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Seating Area (LA5 - LA6 Seating Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • The seating area for LA5 - LA6 is located to the right before the support desk.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 194cm.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • 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 flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: armchairs.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Seating Area (LA3 - LA4 Seating Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • Seating area for LA3 - LA4 is located to the left of the support desk.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 162cm.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • 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 flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Room (Quiet Room)

• The room is located to the right of the LA3 - LA4 seating area.
• The distance from The Radiotherapy Department entrance is 50m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• 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 87cm.
• 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 walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• Seating available in the room includes: armchairs and sofas.
• Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables and desks.
• The desks are fixed.
• The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• 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.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Clinic Room 4)

• There are 8 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Clinic Room 4.
• The room is located to the right of the LA3 - LA4 seating area.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 124cm.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• 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 have a high visual contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 185cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without 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 even at the time of the survey.

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Consultation / Medical Room (LA4 - Radiotherapy Room)

• There are 8 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; LA4.
• The room is located to the left from the LA3 - LA4 waiting area.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• 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 84cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The treatment table is wall mounted and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 200cm.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Imaging Room (CT 1)

• The room surveyed was; CT 1.
• The room is located on the right after the Radiotherapy Department entrance.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.

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• 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 77cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is wall mounted at a fixed height.
  • The length of the treatment table is 250cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and 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.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the right on entering the seating area at LA7 - LA8.
  • The distance from the Radiotherapy Department entrance is 60m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • 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 87cm.
  • 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 medium visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 190cm (width) x 215cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 125cm (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 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 47cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 88cm 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 93cm 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 96cm 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 no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin, a pedal bin and a clinical waste 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.