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A226 Chest X-Ray

Bristol Royal Infirmary, Upper Maudlin Street, Bristol, BS2 8HW

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Getting To (A226 Chest X-Ray)

  • A226 Chest X-Ray is located on Level 2 of the main hospital building, in Zone A.
  • A226 Chest X-Ray is approximately 195m from the Zone A Level 2 Main Entrance - Automatic Door.
  • From the Zone A Main Entrance Blue Badge Holders Only parking, the Zone A Level 2 Main Entrance is located to the left.
    The route to this entrance includes a dropped kerb with tactile paving and a slight slope.
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  • Access to A226 Chest X-Ray is via the Zone A Level 2 Main Entrance - Automatic Door.
  • Enter via the Zone A Level 2 Main Entrance and go straight ahead, past the reception desk.
    Follow the hospital corridor, past lifts 20, 26 and 21.
    As you reach the balloon corridor turn right up a slight ramp.
    Past the ramp, take a left.
    The A226 Chest X-Ray entrance is located along the corridor to the right.
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  • There is ramped/sloped access to A226 Chest X-Ray.
  • The most accessible route includes manual doors and manual doors which are held open.
  • Some flooring is shiny .
  • There are resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a changing places facility, accessible toilet (with left hand transfer), accessible toilet (with right hand transfer), toilets for ambulant disabled users and standard toilets.
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Hospital Parking (Zone A - Main Entrance - Blue Badge Holders Only)

  • Parking View
    • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
    • The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
    • The car park is located directly in front of the Bristol Royal Infirmary Zone A - Main Entrance.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
    • The maximum height is 370cm (12ft 2in).
    • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
    • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 250cm x 480cm (8ft 2in x 15ft 9in).
    • There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
    • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point.
  • Paying View
    • There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment signs are located next to the Blue Badge bays.
    • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Payment machines are located within the main hospital entrance foyer.
    • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
    • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
  • Access to the Hospital View
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.
    • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the Bristol Royal Infirmary Zone A - Main Entrance.
  • Comments View
    • Patients using these spaces must first drive through the height restriction barrier and around the Zone A drop-off lane before parking here.
    • Blue Badge holders must validate their registration plates upon exit using the payment machines.

Outside Access (Zone A Level 2 Main Entrance - Automatic Door)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the building as you face it from Upper Maudlin Street.
    • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • There is ramped/sloped 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.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
    • There is a door release button when exiting.
    • The height of the door release button is 87cm (2ft 10in).
    • Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The automatic door(s) is/are push pad activated.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 102cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope Details View
    • The ramp/slope is located directly in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

Opening Times (A226 Chest X-Ray)

  • Monday 08:45 - 12:00.
  • Monday 14:00 - 17:00.
  • Tuesday 08:45 - 12:00.
  • Tuesday 14:00 - 17:00.
  • Wednesday 08:45 - 12:00.
  • Wednesday 14:00 - 17:00.
  • Thursday 08:45 - 12:00.
  • Thursday 14:00 - 17:00.
  • Friday 08:45 - 12:00.
  • Friday 14:00 - 17:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Department / Service (A226 Chest X-Ray)

  • Department / Service Access View
    • A226 Chest X-Ray is located on Level 2 of the main hospital building, in Zone A.
    • 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 single width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 147cm (4ft 10in).
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 140cm (4ft 7in).
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • There is level access throughout the department/service.
    • Staff can provide assistance with using any manual doors within the department/service.
    • There is clear signage on the department/service.
    • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
    • The department/service does not play background music.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Department / Service Facilities View
    • This department/service has; a waiting room/area and a treatment room.
    • There are 1 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
    • A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
    • A mobile hoist is available from another department/service.
    • There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
    • Accessible toilet facilities are located on Level 2 of the main hospital building, in Zone A.
    • There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
    • Standard toilet facilities are located on Level 2 of the main hospital building, in Zone A.

Waiting Room / Area (A226 Chest X-Ray)

  • There is a waiting room / area.
  • The waiting room / area is approximately 3m from the Chest X-Ray department 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.
  • Some 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 seating.
  • 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.

Imaging Room (Chest X-Ray)

  • This section describes the Chest X-Ray Room(s), located to the rear of the department corridor.
  • There is / are 1 Chest X-Ray Room(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room surveyed was; Chest X-Ray Room.
  • This room is not accessed via a changing room.
  • Imaging Room View
    • There is step free access into the imaging room.
    • The imaging room is approximately 6m from the main waiting area.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The door is not push pad activated.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) has/have a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
    • A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
    • The width of the door is 90cm.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the imaging room.
    • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
    • There is not a bed / couch.
    • The room does not have background music playing.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the imaging room.
    • The lighting levels in the imaging room are moderate to good.

Accessible Changing Room (Chest X-Ray)

  • There are accessible changing rooms available.
  • The accessible changing room is located along the Chest X-Ray department corridor, to the right.
  • The facility is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Chest X-Ray department entrance.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 158cm x 215cm (5ft 2in x 7ft 1in).
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • There is not a sink.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
  • There is not a changing bench.
  • There is not a wheel in shower.
  • Comments View
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is a shelf with dimensions 30cm x 19cm.
    • There are two coat hooks within the changing room.
    • The height of the highest hook is 138cm.
    • The height of the lowest hook is 113cm.
    • There is a chair with armrests on both sides available.

Standard Changing Cubicle / Room (Chest X-Ray)

  • The changing cubicle/room is located along the department corridor, to the left.
  • The changing cubicle/room is 3m from the 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) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult for some to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 64cm.
  • 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 are no seats in the cubicle/room.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s) available.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s) 137cm from the floor.
  • There is not an emergency alarm in the changing cubicle/room.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is one similar changing room available.