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Getting To (Endoscopy)

• The most accessible route from the Huntsman Entrance - Accessible Parking and Drop-Off has slight ramps or slopes, uneven surfaces, a dropped kerb with tactile paving and bollards.
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• Access to Endoscopy is via the Huntsman Building - entrance 3.
• There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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• Endoscopy is located on level B of the Huntsman Building.
• Endoscopy is approximately 125m from the Huntsman Building - NGL 2 and 3 lifts.
• Enter the hospital via the main Huntsman Building - entrance 3.
  Proceed along the corridor to the first set of lifts on the left.
  Take a lift to level B and on exiting turn left.
  Continue ahead, take the first right and continue along the corridor.
  Go through the external door on the right and Endoscopy is located on the right of the pathway.
• Internally the most accessible route has a lift, a very easy slope, manual doors 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 changing places facility, a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Huntsman Entrance - Accessible Parking and Drop-Off)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on the south side of the hospital site, in front of the Huntsman Building.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 229cm (width) x 454cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 125cm.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The nearest designated bay is 31m from Huntsman Building - Entrance 3.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes, uneven surfaces and bollards.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located in front of the Huntsman Building entrance.

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Entrance (Huntsman Building - Entrance 3)

• This entrance is located on the south side of the hospital site.
• The approach to the entrance has bollards.
• 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 151cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high 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 153cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
• The minimum width between the bollards is 178cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Lift (Huntsman Building - NGL 2 and 3)

• The lift surveyed is located off the Huntsman Building main corridor.
• The distance from Huntsman Building Entrance 3 is 40m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• Level B, C, D, E, F and G 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 a high visual contrast and tactile markings.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 129cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 146cm (width) x 244cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast and tactile markings.
• The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: 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 vary in size.

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Entrance (Endoscopy)

• This entrance is located externally on level B of the Huntsman Building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 79cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double manual doors .
• The second set of doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 158cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.

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Department / Service (Endoscopy)

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• Location and Access View
  • Endoscopy is located on level B of the Huntsman Building.
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• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • 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 10 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations and standard toilets.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Endoscopy)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located in reception and male recovery.
  • The toilets with adaptations have a transfer space on both sides.
  • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located in reception.
  • The female step-free toilet facilities are located along the main treatment corridor.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Standard changing facilities are located along the main treatment corridor.

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Reception (Endoscopy)

• The reception is located ahead as you enter Endoscopy.
• The distance from the Endoscopy entrance is 8m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 113cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 72cm.
• The reception has glazed screens.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area.
• 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).
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and bariatric chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

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Seating Area (Female Sub Waiting Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • On the left along the main treatment corridor.
  • 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 a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
• 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 medium visual contrast.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with 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 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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Standard Changing Room

• The changing room surveyed is located along the main treatment corridor.
• The distance from the Endoscopy entrance is 29m.
• The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access into the changing room.
• The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 56cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• Facilities in the changing room include: a chair/stool.
• Additional features include: coat hooks and an emergency alarm.
• The changing room has a waste bin.
• 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 (Interview Room 2)

• There are 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Interview Room 2.
• The room is located along the left hand corridor after passing through reception.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
• 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 77cm.
• 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 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 (Cannulation Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Cannulation Room.
• The room is located along the left hand corridor after passing through reception.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 141cm.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 77cm.
• 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 medium visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with 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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Consultation / Medical Room (Endoscopy Room 3)

• There are 4 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Endoscopy Room 3.
• The room is located along the main treatment 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 76cm.
• 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 high visual contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 182cm.
• 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 (Theatre 1)

• There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Theatre 1.
• The room is located at the far end of the right hand corridor after passing through reception.
• 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 medium visual contrast.
• The door has an open extension leaf.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 132cm.
• 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 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 (Female Recovery)

• There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Female Recovery.
• The room is located at the end of the corridor after passing through reception.
• 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 are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
• The doors open inwards.
• The width of the opening is 142cm.
• 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 medium visual contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 186cm.
• Furniture available in the room includes: height adjustable tables.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the time of day.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Room (Discharge Lounge)

• The room is located opposite male and female recovery.
• The distance from the Endoscopy exit is 5m.
• 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 76cm.
• 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 high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: armchairs.
• 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.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles and a wash basin.
• There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the time of day.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Exit (Endoscopy 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 has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 88cm.
• The door has a high visual contrast.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Reception - Transfer Both Sides)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located next to reception.
  • The distance from the Endoscopy entrance is 13m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • 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 187cm (width) x 223cm (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 right side is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 90cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 93cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the right transfer side.
  • 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 low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 43cm 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 medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 105cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot 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 left as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
  • 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 111cm 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 full length mirror.
  • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has 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.