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Getting To (Sherwood Endoscopy Unit)

• The most accessible route from Car Park C has a very easy slope, a dropped kerb, a dropped kerb with tactile paving and a pedestrian crossing.
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• Access to the Sherwood Endoscopy Unit is via the Sherwood Endoscopy Unit entrance.
• There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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• The Sherwood Endoscopy Unit is located on the southern side of the hospital site, opposite Car Park C.
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Parking (Car Park C - Blue Badge Parking)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the north of the hospital, next to Car Park B.
  • 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 230cm (width) x 495cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The nearest designated bay is 30m from the main entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • 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.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance (Sherwood Endoscopy Unit)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building, on the left.
• 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 ramp at the entrance.
• There is an intercom at a height of 128cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 120cm.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 97cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 119cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception (Sherwood Endoscopy Unit)

• The reception is located on the left as you enter the building.
• The distance from the Sherwood Endoscopy Unit entrance is 3m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 83cm.
• The reception has glazed screens.
• There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
• There is not space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and chairs with armrests.

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Department / Service (Sherwood Endoscopy Unit)

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• Location and Access View
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 115cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 122cm.
• 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.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Facilities and Services View
  • There are 9 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • There is a clearly signed portable 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.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Sherwood Endoscopy Unit)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on the treatment and exit corridors.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located in the reception area.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Standard changing facilities are located along the treatment corridor.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Procedure Room 1)

• There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Procedure Room 1.
• The room is located on the right as you enter the treatment corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is written text 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.
• The doors open inwards.
• The width of the opening is 176cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is not 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 184cm.
• Furniture available in the room includes: 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.

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Exit (From Procedure Room 1)

• The exit area is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the exit.
• There are double manual doors at this exit, however one door is locked or bolted.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 88cm.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Patient Admission Room 2)

• There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Patient Admission Room 2.
• The room is located on the left along the treatment corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors 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.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: 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.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Patient Preparation Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Patient Preparation Room.
• The room is located on the main treatment corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors 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.
• There is not 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 206cm.
• 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 even at the time of the survey.

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Standard Changing Room (Patient Changing Room 1)

• The changing room surveyed is located along the treatment corridor.
• The distance from the Sherwood Endoscopy Unit entrance is 7m.
• The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access into the changing room.
• The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• Facilities in the changing room include: a changing table/bench.
• Additional features include: a mirror, coat hooks and an emergency alarm.
• The changing room has no disposal facilities.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Recovery Room 3)

• There are 4 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Recovery Room 3.
• The room is located on the exit corridor.
• 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 has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 88cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is not 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.
• Furniture available in the room includes: height adjustable tables.
• 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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Room (Discharge Room)

• The room is located opposite reception.
• The distance from the corridor exit is 2m.
• 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 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 walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
• 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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Toilet with Adaptations (Treatment Corridor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located along the main treatment corridor.
  • The distance from the Sherwood Endoscopy Unit entrance is 16m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has manual doors, step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • The door has a lever 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 140cm (width) x 190cm (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 94cm (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 no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • 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 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 92cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 77cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 126cm 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 119cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 163cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Exit (Way Out From Exit Corridor)

• The exit area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the exit.
• There is a single manual door at this exit.
• The door opens away from you.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 120cm.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• The door has a high visual contrast.

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Exit (Sherwood Endoscopy Unit Exit)

• The exit area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the exit.
• There is a single manual door at this exit.
• The door opens towards you.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 121cm.
• The width of the opening is 96cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a high visual contrast.