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Getting To (Outpatients 1)

• The most accessible route from the Huntsman Building accessible parking and drop-off has a slight ramp or slope and a dropped kerb with tactile paving.
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• Access to Outpatients 1 is via the Huntsman Building entrance 3.
• There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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• Outpatients 1 is located on level B of the Huntsman building.
• Outpatients 1 is approximately 34m from the Huntsman Building NGL 2 and 3 lift.
• Enter the hospital via the Huntsman building entrance.
  Proceed along the corridor to the lifts on the left.
  Take a lift to level B.
  Exit the lift and turn right.
  Outpatients 1 is located directly ahead.
• Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and doors permanently held open.
• Some flooring along the route is shiny .
• There are resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• The following toilet facilities are available along the route; standard toilets, a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer) and a changing places facility.
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• Comments View
  • Outpatients 1 does have its own external entrance however Huntsman Building entrance 3 offers better parking options.

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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 (Outpatients 1 - External Entrance)

• This entrance is located on the south of the hospital site.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 159cm.
• 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 towards you.
• The width of the opening is 155cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Department / Service (Outpatients 1)

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• Location and Access View
  • Outpatients 1 is located on level B of the Huntsman Building.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 (Outpatients 1)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located opposite reception.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located opposite reception.

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Reception (Outpatients 1)

• The reception is located on the left as you enter the department.
• The distance from the internal Outpatients 1 entrance is 14m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 105cm.
• 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 95cm to 115cm 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 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.
• The seating and tables are fixed.

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Seating Area (Main Waiting Area)

• The seating area is located ahead after passing the reception desk.
• 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 high visual contrast.
• Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and armchairs.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
• Some seating and tables 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.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Seating Area (Subwait 1)

• The seating area is located off the main waiting area.
• 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 high 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 and tables 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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Seating Area (Subwait 2)

• The seating area is located off the main waiting area.
• 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 high 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 and tables 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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Seating Area (Subwait 3)

• The seating area is located on the endoscopy treatment 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 not space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high 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 and tables 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.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Seating Area (Subwait 4)

• The seating area is located on the main treatment 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 have a high 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 and tables 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.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Consulting Room 1)

• There are 10+ consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Consulting Room 1.
• The room is located off subwait 1.
• 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 76cm.
• 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 medium visual contrast.
• 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 (1)

• There are 10+ consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; 1.
• The room is located within consulting room 1.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• 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 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.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 180cm.
• 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 5)

• There are 10+ consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Consulting Room 5.
• The room is located within subwait 2.
• 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 76cm.
• 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 medium visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and 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 (5A)

• There are 10+ consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; 5A.
• The room is located within consulting room 5.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• 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 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 high visual contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 183cm.
• 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.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Consulting Room 15)

• There are 10+ consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Consulting Room 15.
• The room is located opposite subwait 4.
• 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 77cm.
• 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.
• 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 (Within Consulting 15)

• There are 10+ consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room is located within consulting 15.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• 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 inwards.
• The width of the opening is 77cm.
• 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 without armrests and height adjustable chairs.
• 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 (Treatment Room 1)

• There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Treatment Room 1.
• The room is located between subwait 3 and subwait 4.
• 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 89cm.
• 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: 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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Consultation / Medical Room (Room E)

• There are 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Room E.
• The room is located between subwait 3 and subwait 4.
• 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 77cm.
• 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.
• Seating available in the room includes: 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 (Blood Taking Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Blood Taking Room.
• The room is located off 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 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: 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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Toilet with Adaptations (Reception - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located opposite reception.
  • The distance from the internal Outpatients 1 entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens both ways and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • 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 167cm (width) x 189cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 100cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 45cm 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 99cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm 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 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 medium visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 98cm 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 no shelf.
  • 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.