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Getting To (Brearley Outpatients Department)

• The most accessible route from the Brearley Wing accessible parking has step-free level access and a dropped kerb.
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• Access to the Brearley Outpatients Department is via the Brearley Wing entrance.
• There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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• The Brearley Outpatients Department is located on floor A of the Brearley Wing.
• The Brearley Outpatients Department is approximately 4m from the Brearley Wing entrance.
• Enter the hospital via the Brearley Wing entrance.
  The entrance to the Brearley Outpatients Department is directly ahead.
• Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access.
• There are not resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
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Parking (Brearley Wing - Accessible Parking)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on the south-east side of the hospital site, outside the Brearley Wing.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 11 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 227cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 128cm.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The nearest designated bay is 11m from Brearley Wing - Entrance 7.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has uneven surfaces.
  • 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 free for all users.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance (Brearley Wing - Entrance 7)

• This entrance is located on the east side of the hospital site.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• 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 is a key fob/card reader at a height of 108cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 130cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Department / Service (Brearley Outpatients Department)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Brearley Outpatients Department is located on floor A of the Brearley Wing.
  • There is written text 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 109cm.
  • There are double automatic doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 99cm.
  • The width of the opening is 156cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 102cm.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Facilities and Services View
  • There are 10+ 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.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • 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 (Brearley Outpatients Department)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 5 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located in the main reception area, in the pulmonary function area and on the main treatment corridor.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located on the main treatment corridor and in the Pulmonary Function area.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations at the end of the left-hand corridor, just after passing the main waiting area.

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Reception (Brearley Outpatients Department)

• The reception is located on the left as you enter the Brearley Outpatients Department.
• The distance from Brearley Outpatients Department entrance is 4m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 76cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the desk.
• The reception has glazed screens.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 100cm to 116cm from the floor.
• The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: large text.
• 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 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, chairs without armrests and bariatric chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

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Seating Area (PFU Waiting Area 4)

• The waiting area is located at the far end of the corridor, straight ahead after entering the department.
• 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 medium visual contrast.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
• The 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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Consultation / Medical Room (Patient Assessment)

• There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Patient Assessment.
• The room is located in the main waiting area.
• 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 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with 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 (Consulting Room 1)

• There are 7 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Consulting Room 1.
• The room is located on the main treatment corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is tactile and 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 84cm.
• 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 low visual contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 180cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
• The 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 (Consulting Room 9)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Consulting Room 9.
• The room is located on the main treatment corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is tactile and 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 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 low visual contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 180cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
• The 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 (Consulting Room 10)

• There are 8 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Consulting Room 10.
• The room is located on the main treatment corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is tactile and 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 85cm.
• 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 low visual contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 191cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
• The 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 (Negative Pressure Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Negative Pressure Room.
• The room is located on the main treatment corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is tactile and 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 84cm.
• 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 have a low visual contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 186cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
• The 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 (Venepuncture)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Venepuncture.
• The room is located on the main treatment corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is tactile and 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 86cm.
• 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: chairs with armrests.
• The 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 (Specialists Respiratory Lab)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Specialists Respiratory Lab.
• The room is located in the Pulmonary Function area.
• 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 has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 80cm.
• 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.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, bariatric chairs without armrests and high stools.
• 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 (Sleep Lab 2)

• There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Sleep Lab 2.
• The room is located in the pulmonary function area.
• 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 has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
• 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 low visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
• The 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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Room (Quiet Room)

• The room is located on the main treatment corridor.
• The distance from Brearley Outpatients Department entrance is 35m.
• 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 has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
• 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 low visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: armchairs and sofas.
• 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 (Therapy Services - Transfer Both Sides)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located at the end of the left-hand corridor, just after passing the main waiting area.
  • The distance from Brearley Outpatients Department entrance is 41m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • 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 88cm.
  • 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 285cm (width) x 268cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however the left side is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 101cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 99cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 91cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 80cm 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 115cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 125cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is no mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 85cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Wheelchair Stations

• If you have mobility issues and need help getting around the site, you can access a hospital wheelchair from one of the wheelchair stations, located at main entrances.
• You may need a £1 coin or trolley token to access a chair.
• If you have any issues, please speak to a volunteer, receptionist or porter who will be able to assist.
• Locations can be found here.