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Overview

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• About View
  • Wellcome Trust Research Facility is a medium sized building with 3 floors.
  • There is 1 lift and 1 staircase within the building.
  • The floors within the building are signed as LG, G and First.
  • View information on Wellcome Trust Research Facility.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is Waverley train station.
  • The nearest bus station is Western General Hospital.

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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free via a very easy slope.
• There is 1 main entrance designated at the front of the building. The door is automatic on entry.
  Beyond the main entrance there are 2 other entrances that lead into the clinic.
  The entrances are located on the ground floor and first floor.
  The entrance on the ground is step-free level.
  The entrance on the first floor is step free level via lift.
• The entrance is signed with Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free access throughout the building.
• The floor surfaces along the circulation routes are smooth and hard with some having a shiny finish.
• There is some resting areas in the lobby areas and reception.
• Clearly written wayfinding signage can be found overhead or on walls throughout the circulation.
• There are manual doors along the circulation.

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Emergency Egress for Building

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• General Building Information View
  • Please note the fire evacuation strategy from the upper floors of this building relies on the ability to self-transfer in to an evacuation chair.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground and first floors.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the rear of the building.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 11 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 375cm (width) x 565cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 90cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 173m from the main entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy ramp or slope.
  • There is a dropped kerb without 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.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a security guard who can provide restrictions and access.

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Entrance (Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility External Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 150cm.
• The doors have a medium visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 94cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Entrance (Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility Internal Entrance)

• This entrance is located left as you enter through the external entrance, on the right hand side of the corridor.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is an intercom at a height of 140cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 130cm.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 171cm.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.

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Reception (Main Reception)

• The reception is located just beyond the Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility entrance.
• The distance from the entrance is 3m.
• The most accessible route to reception has manual doors.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 120cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• 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.

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Entrance (Clinic Entrance)

• This entrance is located past the main reception to the right.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 90cm.
• The door has a high visual contrast.

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Reception (Clinic Reception)

• The reception is located just past the clinic entrance to the right.
• The distance from the clinic entrance is 1m.
• The most accessible route to reception has manual doors.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the desk.
• 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.
• 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.

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Entrance (First Floor Ward Entrance)

• This entrance is located on the first floor mid-way through the corridor.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 124cm.
• There is an intercom at a height of 124cm.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 170cm.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.

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Reception (Ward Reception)

• The reception is located on the first floor.
• The distance from the lift is 9m.
• The most accessible route to reception has manual doors.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the desk.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• 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.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located to the left as you enter through the Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility Internal Entrance.
• The distance from Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility Internal Entrance is 2m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
• The lower ground, ground and first floors are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a low 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, Braille markings and a medium 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 160cm (width) x 130cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a medium visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and a list of floor services/facilities.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located to the right beyond the Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility Internal entrance.
• There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
• The lower ground, ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor past the reception to the left.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a 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 159cm (width) x 309cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 98cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is an elbow pad flush for the toilet.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 105cm 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 tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 80cm 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 124cm 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 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.
  • There is a wall mounted seat in this toilet.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor.
  • The distance from the lift is 35m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a 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 275cm (width) x 243cm (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 126cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The horizontal grab rails have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 46cm 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 low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 118cm 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 tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 78cm 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 112cm 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 mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal 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.
  • This toilet has incorrect signage on the door, there is no shower located within this toilet.