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3T MRI Suite

St George’s Hospital, Blackshaw Road, Tooting, London, SW17 0QT

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Getting To (3T MRI Suite)

  • The most accessible route from the Atkinson Morley Wing Blue Badge bays has a slight ramp or slope, uneven surfaces, a dropped kerb with tactile paving and a pedestrian crossing.
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  • Access to the 3T MRI Suite is via the Atkinson Morley Wing entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • The 3T MRI Suite is located on the lower ground floor of the Atkinson Morley Wing.
  • The 3T MRI Suite is approximately 20m from the Atkinson Morley Wing lifts.
  • Enter via the Atkinson Morley Wing entrance and proceed straight ahead past the reception desk.
  • Follow the main corridor to the lifts located on the right.
  • Take a lift to the lower ground floor.
  • Exit the lift and go down the corridor to the right.
  • The entrance to the 3T MRI Suite is 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.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Atkinson Morley Wing - Blue Badge Bays)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on Perimeter Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 237cm (width) x 450cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 128cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 108m from the Atkinson Morley Wing entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a lift, a very easy slope and a pedestrian crossing.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Lift (Atkinson Morley Wing Parking)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the left of the Atkinson Morley Wing entrance.
  • The distance from Atkinson Morley Wing - Blue Badge bays is 35m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has a slight ramp or slope.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift does not have 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.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 116cm (width) x 143cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a mirror to aid reversing and a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Entrance (Atkinson Morley Wing)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the hospital, off Perimeter Road.
  • 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 308cm.
  • The doors have a low 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 142cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift (Atkinson Morley Wing)

  • The lift surveyed is located past the Atkinson Morley reception and to the right.
  • The distance from the Atkinson Morley Wing entrance is 53m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • The lower ground, ground, first and second floors 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 tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 130cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 175cm (width) x 269cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.

Department / Service (3T MRI Suite)

  • Location and Access View
    • The 3T MRI Suite is located on the lower ground floor of the Atkinson Morley Wing.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 127cm.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door has an open extension leaf.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The doors require effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is not 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 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (3T MRI Suite)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located in the reception area, to the left from the 3T MRI Suite entrance.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located to the left from the 3T MRI Suite entrance, off the cannulation/waiting area.
    • Standard changing facilities are located to the left from the 3T MRI Suite entrance, off the cannulation/waiting area.

Reception (3T MRI Suite)

  • The reception is located ahead and to the right from the 3T MRI Suite entrance.
  • The distance from the 3T MRI Suite entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 112cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
  • The reception has windows and glazed screens.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) 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).
  • 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.

Seating Area (Child Waiting Room)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Child Waiting Room is to the left from the 3T MRI Suite entrance.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • 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 door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • 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 high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: 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 may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Consultation / Medical Room (Cannulation / Waiting Area)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Cannulation / Waiting Area.
  • The room is located to the left from the 3T MRI Suite entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • 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 has an open extension leaf.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • 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 180cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • Some furniture is fixed.
  • 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.

Changing Room with Adaptations (MRI)

  • Location and Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located off the cannulation/waiting area.
    • The distance from the 3T MRI Suite entrance is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 92cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • Facilities available in the changing room include: a chair/stool, a toilet, a wash basin and a locker at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 220cm (width) x 211cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 91cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 81cm 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 108cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low 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 a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The changing room has a clinical waste bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 151cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Imaging Room (MRI)

  • The room surveyed was; MRI.
  • The room is located to the left from the 3T MRI Suite entrance, off the cannulation/waiting area.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • Imaging Room View
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into the room.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 110cm.
    • 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 flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
    • Some furniture is fixed.
    • 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.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left from the 3T MRI Suite entrance, off the reception waiting area.
    • The distance from the 3T MRI Suite entrance is 4m.
    • 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 both ways and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 92cm.
    • The door has a lever 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 180cm (width) x 256cm (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.
    • The lateral transfer space is 107cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low 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 high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 81cm 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 high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 112cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 132cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a clinical waste bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 151cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.