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Getting To (The Musculoskeletal Outpatient Unit)

• The Musculoskeletal Outpatient Unit is/are located on floor 2 at the front left of the hospital.
• Access to the Musculoskeletal Outpatient Unit is via the Freemen Hospital main entrance.
• From the Freeman Hospital main entrance follow the corridor past the main reception desk and the shop, to the very end (approximately 40 metres).
  Go through the double doors and turn left.
  Follow this corridor to the very end (approximately 20 metres) and the Musculoskeletal Outpatient Unit is at the end of the corridor, on the right.
  Alternatively, there is a ramped car entrance that leads directly to the Musculoskeletal Outpatient Unit which is located on the service road at the left side of the hospital (photographs 13 to 16).
• There is step free access to the Musculoskeletal Outpatient Unit.
• The Musculoskeletal Outpatient Unit is approximately 60m from the Freeman Hospital main entrance.
• There is a/are manual, double door(s) which may be difficult to open between the main entrance and the department/service.
• There are resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.

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Yellow Car Park

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front of the hospital grounds.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 52 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 415cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 128cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 85m from the Outpatients Department entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep slopes.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not all users.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Main Entrance

• This entrance is located at the front of the hospital building.
• 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 slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There is a single automatic door.
• The door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 213cm.
• The door has a low colour contrast.
• This entrance brings you into level 2 of the ward block.

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Opening Times (Musculoskeletal Outpatient Unit Reception)

• Monday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Thursday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Friday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Opening Times (Musculoskeletal Outpatient Unit)

• Monday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Thursday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Friday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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• Comments View
  • Some clinics may open earlier / later and may also run at weekends. Please check with the hospital before arrival.

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Opening Times (Monitoring Clinic)

• Monday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Thursday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Friday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Outside Access (Car Drop Off Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front left of the hospital, leading from the service road.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 115cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 103cm.
• Comments View
  • This entrance is for patients being dropped off by car only.
  • All other patients should enter via the Musculoskeletal Unit entrance on Level 2.

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Department / Service (Musculoskeletal Unit)

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• Department / Service Access View
  • Musculoskeletal Unit is located on level 2 towards the rear of the Freeman Hospital.
  • There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 153cm.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • There is level access throughout the department/service.
  • There is clear signage on the department/service.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is some flooring in the department/service which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The department/service does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Department / Service Facilities View
  • This department/service has; a main reception, sub receptions, a waiting room/area, sub waiting areas, consultation rooms, treatment rooms, accessible toilet facilities for everyone and standard toilet facilities.
  • There are 23 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
  • A mobile hoist is available on the department/service.
  • There are accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
  • There are standard toilet facilities within this department/service.

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Reception (Musculoskeletal Outpatient Unit)

• The Musculoskeletal Outpatient Unit reception is located to the far left as you enter via the Musculoskeletal Unit entrance on Level 2.
• The reception area/desk is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Musculoskeletal Unit entrance.
• The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to the reception area/desk.
• The lighting levels at the reception area/desk are medium.
• The height of the reception desk is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
• There is not a low section of the desk (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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• Comments View
  • The fixed hearing system was tested on 15/02/22 and was working.

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Waiting Room / Area (Musculoskeletal Outpatient Unit Reception)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 1m from the Musculoskeletal Unit entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• All chairs are permanently fixed.
• All chairs have armrests.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• The surface height of the lowest table is 48cm.
• The tables do contrast visually with the floor.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Announcements are in person.
• The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
• There is not a television.
• Vending machines are not available.
• A water dispenser is not available.
• There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Waiting Room / Area (Monitoring Clinic)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 2m from the Musculoskeletal entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• All chairs are permanently fixed.
• All chairs have armrests.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Announcements are in person.
• The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
• There is not a television.
• Vending machines are available.
• A water dispenser is available.
• There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the area.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl and tiles.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails are provided in some corridors.
  • Seating is provided in corridors.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage and Wayfinding View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in public areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.

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Waiting Room / Area (1)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 15m from the Musculoskeletal Unit entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• The type of flooring is tiles.
• There is not a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• All chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The surface height of the lowest table is 53cm.
• The tables do contrast visually with the floor.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Announcements are in person.
• The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
• There is not a television.
• Vending machines are not available.
• A water dispenser is not available.
• There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Waiting Room / Area (2)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 20m from the Musculoskeletal Unit entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• The type of flooring is tiles.
• There is not a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• All chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• The surface height of the lowest table is 44cm.
• The tables do contrast visually with the floor.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Announcements are in person.
• The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
• There is not a television.
• Vending machines are not available.
• A water dispenser is not available.
• There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Waiting Room / Area (4)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 35m from the Musculoskeletal Unit entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• The type of flooring is tiles.
• There is not a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• All chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• The surface height of the lowest table is 44cm.
• The tables do contrast visually with the floor.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Announcements are in person.
• The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
• There is not a television.
• Vending machines are not available.
• A water dispenser is not available.
• There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Waiting Room / Area (Bone Density Suite Waiting Area A)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 40m from the Musculoskeletal Unit entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• The type of flooring is tiles.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• All chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The manoeuvring space is obstructed by the seating and corridor walls.
• Announcements are in person.
• The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
• There is not a television.
• Vending machines are not available.
• A water dispenser is not available.
• There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Waiting Room / Area (Bone Density Suite Waiting Area B)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 50m from the Musculoskeletal Unit entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• The type of flooring is tiles.
• There is not a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• All chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The manoeuvring space is obstructed by the chairs and corridor walls.
• Announcements are in person.
• The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
• There is not a television.
• Vending machines are not available.
• A water dispenser is not available.
• There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Consulting Room 2)

• There is / are 17 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; 2.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• A hoist can be brought in from another department.
• There is not sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Examination Room 1 Ultrasound)

• There is / are 4 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Room 1 Ultrasound.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• A hoist can be brought in from another department.
• There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
• There is not a chair.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Plaster Room)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• A hoist can be brought in from another department.
• There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• There are no chairs with armrests available.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Dressings Room)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Treatment.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
• The door(s) is/are easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• A hoist is available.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• All chairs have armrests available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Clinic Bloods)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Consulting 17.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is/are height adjustable.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

You are on Consultation / Treatment Room (Monitoring Room). Skip to the next section.

Consultation / Treatment Room (Monitoring Room)

• There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Examination 2.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is/are height adjustable.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Reception (MSU X-Ray Reception)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located at the far end of the front right corridor.
  • The reception point is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the Musculoskeletal Unit entrance.
  • Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is low (76cm or lower) .
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are provided in the reception area.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • The type of flooring is tiles.
  • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • All tables are permanently fixed.
  • The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
  • There is not a television.
  • Vending machines are not available.
  • A water dispenser is not available.
  • There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
  • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Imaging Room (X-Ray)

• This section describes the X-Ray Room(s), located at the rear of the Musculoskeletal Unit.
• There is / are 1 X-Ray Room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; MSU X-Ray.
• This room is not accessed via a changing room.

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• Imaging Room View
  • There is step free access into the imaging room.
  • The imaging room is approximately 34m from the reception.
  • The imaging room is approximately 2m from the sub waiting area.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is not push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
  • The width of the door is 89cm.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the imaging room.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is a bed / couch.
  • The bed / couch is adjustable.
  • A mobile hoist is available.
  • There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
  • The room does not have background music playing.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the imaging room.
  • The lighting levels in the imaging room are good.

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Standard Changing Cubicle / Room

• The changing cubicle/room is located at the rear of the Musculoskeletal Unit, opposite the X-Ray room.
• The changing cubicle/room is 2m from the sub waiting room/area.
• There is step-free access to the changing cubicle/room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) for the room is/are not push pad activated.
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 85cm.
• The type of flooring in the room is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the cubicle/room.
• There is a bench seating in the cubicle/room.
• There is a/are coat hook(s) available.
• There is a/are coat hook(s) 159cm from the floor.
• There is a functional emergency alarm in the cubicle/room.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Entrance (Bone Density Scan Reception)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the rear right corridor, leading to the Bone Density Scan Reception.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 123cm (4ft).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm.

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Reception (Bone Density Scan)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located in the far right corridor.
  • The reception point is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the Musculoskeletal Unit entrance.
  • Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
  • The height of the reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm) .
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Bone Density Scan)

• There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Scanner Room.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is not adjustable.
• A hoist is available.
• The hoist is electric.
• A sling is available.
• The sling is attached by hook and loop.
• There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• All chairs have armrests available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Front Right Corridor - Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the very end of the front right corridor, on the right.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the Musculoskeletal Unit entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 184cm x 228cm (6ft x 7ft 6in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • The lateral transfer space was obstructed at the time of the survey.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are non-infectious waste and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the cubicle.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 141cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 125cm (4ft 1in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 77cm (2ft 6in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are available within this accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the beginning of the front right corridor, on the right.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Musculoskeletal Unit entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are low to moderate.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Parking at Freeman Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
• Entrances at Freeman Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
• Toilets at Freeman Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
• Getting To and Around Freeman Hospital link (new tab) - click here.