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Getting To (X-Ray)

• The most accessible route from Car Park B has a very easy slope, uneven surfaces, a dropped kerb with tactile paving, bollards and a pedestrian crossing.
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• Access to X-Ray is via the main hospital entrance.
• There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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• X-Ray is located along the right hand Burgundy Street corridor.
• X-Ray is approximately 158m from the main hospital entrance.
• Enter the hospital via the main entrance.
  Proceed to the right of the main hospital reception and continue along the corridor.
  After a short way turn right onto Burgundy Street.
  Continue along the corridor and the X-Ray department is located on the left.
• 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 B - Standard and Blue Badge Parking)

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• 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.

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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.

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Entrance (X-Ray)

• This entrance is located along the right hand Burgundy Street corridor.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 123cm.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 168cm.
• The doors have a medium visual contrast.

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Department / Service (X-Ray)

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• Location and Access View
  • The X-Ray is located along the right hand Burgundy Street corridor.
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  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is a bell at a height of 142cm.
  • 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 170cm.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • The 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 7 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
  • 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 (X-Ray)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located along the corridor opposite reception and in the Vascular Ultrasound seating area.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located in the reception area.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Standard changing facilities are located along the changing area corridor opposite reception and in the Vascular Ultrasound area.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located along the changing area corridor opposite reception.

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Reception (X-Ray)

• The reception is located on the right as you enter the department.
• The distance from the X-Ray entrance is 10m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 100cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the desk.
• The reception has glazed screens.
• There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
• The flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• 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: coffee tables.
• Some seating is fixed.

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Seating Area (Changing Area Corridor)

• The seating area is located on the corridor located at the far end of the reception area.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• 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 medium visual contrast.
• The flooring is shiny.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• The chairs are fixed.
• 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 (Right Hand Corridor)

• The seating area is located along the right hand corridor after going through reception.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• 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.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Some chairs are fixed.
• 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.

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Seating Area (Vascular Ultrasound)

• The seating area is located in the Vascular Ultrasound area.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• 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.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
• Some chairs are fixed.
• 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 which varies depending on the time of day.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Imaging Room (X-Ray Room 2)

• The room surveyed was; X-Ray Room 2.
• The room is located along the right hand corridor after going through reception.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.

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• Imaging Room View
  • 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 166cm.
  • 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 241cm.
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Imaging Room (Ultrasound 1)

• The room surveyed was; Ultrasound 1.
• The room is located along the right hand corridor after going through reception.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.

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• Imaging Room View
  • 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 73cm.
  • 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 188cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Standard Changing Room (Vascular Ultrasound Area)

• The changing room surveyed is located in the Vascular Ultrasound area.
• The distance from the X-Ray entrance is 51m.
• 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 83cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• Facilities in the changing room include: a changing table/bench.
• Additional features include: a full length mirror, coat hooks and an emergency alarm.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Imaging Room (Vascular Ultrasound 3)

• The room surveyed was; Vascular Ultrasound 3.
• The room is located in the Vascular Ultrasound area.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.

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• 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.
  • The doors open inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
  • 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 184cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Changing Area Corridor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located along the changing area corridor, opposite reception.
  • The distance from the X-Ray entrance is 35m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has manual doors and step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • 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 170cm (width) x 267cm (depth) and there is 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 106cm (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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 100cm 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 low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 104cm 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 126cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • 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 pedal bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 157cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.