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Getting To (Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic)

• The most accessible route from the Huntsman entrance accessible parking has a slight ramp or slope and a dropped kerb with tactile paving.
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• Access to the Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic is via the Huntsman Building entrance 3.
• There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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• The Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic is located on level C of the Huntsman Building.
• The Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic is approximately 48m from the Huntsman Building entrance 3.
• Enter the hospital via the Huntsman Building entrance and proceed straight ahead.
  The Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic is located along the corridor and on the right.
• Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, 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.
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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.
  • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
• 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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Department / Service (Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic)

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• Location and Access View
  • Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic is located on level C of the Huntsman building.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 113cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 116cm.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 161cm.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • 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.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The hoist is mobile.
  • The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Orthopaedic Clinic)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located along the left-hand corridor after passing reception.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.

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Reception (Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic)

• The reception is located on the right as you enter the clinic.
• The distance from the Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic entrance is 4m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 105cm to 121cm 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.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is some 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 with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Some seating is fixed.

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Seating Area (Waiting Area B)

• The seating area is located at the end of the main department corridor.
• The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
• The flooring is shiny.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
• Some seating is 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.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Seating Area (Waiting Area C)

• The seating area is located along the left-hand corridor after passing reception.
• The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• 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.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
• The seating is 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 (Dressings Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Dressings Room.
• The room is located in waiting area B.
• 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 96cm.
• 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 have a high visual contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 204cm.
• 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 background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Blood Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Blood Room.
• The room is located in waiting area B.
• 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 86cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• Furniture cannot be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: 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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Consultation / Medical Room (Room 4)

• There are 7 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Room 4.
• The room is located along the main department corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is 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 opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 85cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• Furniture cannot be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some 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 174cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Plaster Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Plaster Room.
• The room is located at the end of the left-hand corridor after passing reception.
• 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 are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 153cm.
• 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 170cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Physiotherapy)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Physiotherapy.
• The room is located in waiting area B.
• 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 95cm.
• 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 have a high visual contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 200cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: 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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Consultation / Medical Room (7A)

• There are 5 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; 7A.
• The room is located along the right-hand corridor off waiting area B.
• 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.
• There is a single manual door with a medium 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 have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with 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 (7B)

• There are 7 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; 7B.
• The room is located along the right-hand corridor off waiting area B.
• 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.
• There is a single manual door with a medium 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.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 183cm.
• 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 (5A)

• There are 6 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; 5A.
• The room is located in waiting area B.
• 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.
• There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 85cm.
• 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.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• 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 (5B)

• There are 6 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; 5B.
• The room is located in waiting area B.
• 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.
• There is a single manual door with a medium 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 high visual contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 183cm.
• 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 (5C)

• There are 6 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; 5C.
• The room is located in waiting area B.
• 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.
• There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 85cm.
• 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 177cm.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• 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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Entrance (Direct Access from Corridor to X-Ray B)

• This entrance is located along the right-hand corridor off waiting area B.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• 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 84cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Imaging Room (Radiography X-Ray B)

• The room surveyed was; Radiography X-Ray B.
• The room is located along the right-hand corridor off Waiting Area B.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.

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• Changing Room View
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a locking handle.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 155cm (width) x 313cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available.
  • The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a chair available.
  • The seat/chair is 48cm from the floor.
  • There is no assistance bell.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Imaging Room View
  • There is no 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 away from you.
  • 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 high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 230cm.
  • 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located along the left-hand corridor after passing reception.
  • The distance from Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic 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 pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens both ways and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
  • 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 150cm (width) x 222cm (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 82cm (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 low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high 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 medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 91cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm 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 medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 110cm 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 129cm 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 waste 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.

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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.