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Gait Lab

Freeman Hospital, Freeman Road, High Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7DN

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Getting To (Gait Lab)

  • This route starts at The Disablement Services Centre parking.
  • The most accessible route from here has step-free level access.
  • This route also has uneven surfaces and a dropped kerb with tactile paving.
  • Access to this department is via the Disablement Services Centre entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • This department is located on the ground floor in the Disablement Services Centre.
  • The department is approximately 60m from the Disablement Services Centre entrance.
  • Enter via the Disablement Services Centre entrance and turn right, then immediately left.
  • Proceed down to the end of the corridor and turn right.
  • Continue half way along the corridor and the entrance to the Gait Lab is on the left.
  • This route to the department has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along this route.
  • Some flooring is shiny along this route.
  • There are resting areas along this route to the department.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Dementia-friendly signage is not provided.
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Disablement Services Centre Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Freeman Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 16 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 235cm (width) x 471cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 129cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 48m from the Disablement Services Centre entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
    • There is a dropped kerb with 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 Blue Badge holders.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.

Disablement Services Centre Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Disablement Services Centre.
  • 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 access via a very easy slope or ramp at the entrance.
  • There is a single automatic door.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 128cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 124cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.

Gait Lab Department

  • Location and Access View
    • The Gait Lab is located on the ground floor within the Disablement Services Centre.
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    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • There is a locked extension leaf.
    • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
    • The width of the opening is 90cm.
    • The door has a medium colour contrast.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is patterned.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Gait Lab Reception

  • Location View
    • The reception is located to the right as you enter the Gait Lab.
    • The distance from the Gait Lab entrance is 12m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 73cm.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Gait Lab

  • The room surveyed was The Gait Lab.
  • The room is located straight ahead as you enter the Gait Lab.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 194cm.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: coffee tables.
  • 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.

Consultation Room

  • The room surveyed was The Consultation Room.
  • The room is located to the left as you enter the Gait Lab.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 91cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 191cm.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
  • 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.