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Getting To (Ward 36)

• Ward 36 is/are located level 3.
• Access to Ward 36 is via the Northern Centre for Cancer Care main entrance.
• After entering the Northern Centre for Cancer Care main entrance, take the lifts on the right to level 3 and on exiting turn right. The entrance and reception for Ward 36 is located to the right.
• There is step free access, via lift, to Ward 36.
• Ward 36 is approximately 25m from the lifts.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

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Multi-Storey Car Park

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the rear of the hospital grounds.
  • The car park is multi-storey.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • The height of the restriction barrier is 200cm.
  • There are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 228cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 118cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 150m from the Northern Centre for Cancer Care accessible entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight slopes.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • 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 staff, visitors, Blue Badge holders and permit 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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Northern Centre For Cancer Care Accessible Entrance

• This entrance is located at the rear of the hospital building.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces and bollards.
• The entrance area is not 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 bell at a height of 100cm.
• There is an intercom at a height of 119cm.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 129cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 99cm.
• There is also a set of revolving doors at this entrance.
• This entrance brings you into level 2 of the Northern Centre for Cancer Care.

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Northern Centre for Cancer Care - Lifts T and U

• The lift surveyed is located on the right side of the Northern Centre for Cancer Care entrance foyer.
• The distance from the Northern Centre for Cancer Care accessible entrance is 10m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • Levels 1, 2 and 3 can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 1275kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
  • The majority of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 110cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 195cm (width) x 136cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator and a mirror to aid reversing.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

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Entrance (Main Ward Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the ward.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 161cm.

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Reception

• The Main Ward Reception is located outside the entrance to the ward.
• The reception area/desk is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the ward 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 a low section of the desk (76cm or below) available.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the desk.
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low section of the desk.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Waiting Room / Area (Ward 36)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 25m from the lift.
• 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.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are in person.
• The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
• There is a television.
• Subtitles are available.
• Vending machines are not 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 medium.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 19:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 19:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 19:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 19:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 19:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Ward

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• Ward Information View
  • This is a/an Chemotherapy Day Unit and Supportive Therapies Unit ward.
  • This is a shared ward.
  • There is/are 2 bay(s) available.
  • There is/are 2 side room(s) available.
  • There is/are 10 bed(s) on this ward in total.
• Ward Access View
  • There is a/are door(s) leading into the ward.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 161cm (5ft 3in).
  • There is level access throughout the ward.
  • There is clear signage on the ward.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is flooring on the ward with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Reception/Nurses' Station View
  • The height of the ward reception desk is 104cm.
  • There is not a lowered section.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available at the desk.
• Relatives' Room View
  • There is not a relatives room for the ward.
• Ward Features and Patient Facilities View
  • A hearing assistance system can be brought in from another department/ward.
  • The ward does not play background music.
  • There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
  • A mobile hoist is available on the ward.
• Visitor Facilities View
  • There are accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
  • There are standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Chemo Day Unit)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Chemo Day Unit.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• A hoist can be brought in from another department.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
• All chairs have armrests available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does have background music playing.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Chemo Treatment Cubicle)

• There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Room 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 with a locked extension leaf.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• 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.
• A hoist can be brought in from another department.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
• All chairs have armrests available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Intrathecal Treatment Room)

• There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Room 1.
• 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 heavy.
• 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 a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• A hoist is available.
• The hoist is electric.
• A sling is available.
• The sling is attached by hook.
• There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• There are no chairs with armrests available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Supportive Therapies Day Unit)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Supportive Therapies Day Unit.
• 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) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
• The door(s) is/are permanently held 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 chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Washroom

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• Washroom Details View
  • The accessible washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • There is/are 1 accessible washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
  • The accessible washroom surveyed is located next to the Supportive Therapies Day Unit.
  • The accessible washroom surveyed is approximately 55m from the ward entrance.
  • There is step free access to the accessible washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
  • This is a shared accessible washroom.
  • The accessible washroom is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the accessible washroom door.
  • The accessible washroom door(s) open(s) outwards.
  • The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible washroom are 240cm x 270cm (7ft 10in x 8ft 10in).
  • The accessible washroom does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • There is a/are coat hook(s) 120cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is a tall mirror, with suitable specifictions, for ease of use.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm.
  • As you face the wash basin the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • The tap type is lever. It is a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • The accessible washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a rail with a padded back rest.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The shower control type is lever.
  • There is a flip down/tip up seat for the shower.
  • The height of the flip down/tip up or fixed seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There are wall-mounted grab rails available.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The colour contrast between the external accessible washroom door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal accessible washroom door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the accessible washroom floor and walls is good.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is located along the corridor to the right.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex 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 heavy.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 220cm x 205cm (7ft 3in x 6ft 9in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm in front of the seat.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 139cm (4ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the cubicle.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • 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 87cm.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 75cm (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 good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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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 in the corridor to the left upon entering the ward.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Related Access Guides

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