Access Guide
Getting To (B406 - Medical Photography)
- B406 - Medical Photography is located on Level 4 of the main hospital building, in Zone B.
- B406 - Medical Photography is approximately 17m from the Zone B - Lift 2.
- From the Lower Maudlin Street Blue Badge parking bays, the Zone B Level 1 main entrance is located across the road on Upper Maudlin Street.
The route to this entrance includes steep slopes, temporary construction works, bollards, and a pedestrian crossing with rotating cones, dropped kerbs and tactile paving. - View further information about parking at the hospital (opens new tab)
- Access to B406 - Medical Photography is via the Zone B main entrance.
- Enter via the Zone B main entrance and proceed down the corridor to the Zone B - lift 2 on the left.
Take the lift to Level 4.
Exit the lift and carry on past through the double doors.
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- There is step free access, via lift, to B406 - Medical Photography.
- The most accessible route includes manual doors which are held open and automatic doors.
- Some flooring is shiny .
- There are not resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
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Public Parking (Lower Maudlin Street - Blue Badge Holders Only)
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- There is a/are clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Lower Maudlin Street.
- There are not parking charges for the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- Payment signs are provided.
- Payment signs are clearly presented.
- Payment term signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Free parking for Blue Badge holders is for 3 hours only.
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Public Car Park
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- There is not a car park for public use within approximately 200m (219yd).
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point.
Outside Access (Zone B Level 1 Main Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located to the right of the Bristol Royal Infirmary as you face it from Upper Maudlin Street, diagonally opposite Lower 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 not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There are bollards outside this entrance.
- The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 145cm.
- The bollard(s) has/have a high visual contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
- The entrance door(s) does/do 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 a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 144cm (4ft 9in).
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- The main 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 140cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 143cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located leading up to the entrance courtyard from the pavement of Upper Maudlin Street.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
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Comments
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- There is a second, slight ramp located directly in front of the entrance doors.
Lift (Zone B - Lift 3 and 4)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located straight ahead along the corridor as you enter from the Zone B Level 1 Main Entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the Zone B Level 1 Main Entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. Level 6 is staff only.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
- The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 122cm (4ft).
- The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 218cm (4ft 7in x 7ft 2in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
Opening Times (B406 - Medical Photography)
- Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Department / Service (B406 - Medical Photography)
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Department / Service Access
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- B406 - Medical Photography is located on Level 4 of the main hospital, in Zone B.
- 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 with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- 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.
- Staff can provide assistance with using any manual doors within the department/service.
- There is no 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.
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Department / Service Facilities
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- This department/service has; a waiting room/area and a consultation 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 not available on the department/service.
- There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
- Accessible toilet facilities are located on Level 2 of the main hospital in Zone B.
- There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
- Standard toilet facilities are located on Level 2 of the main hospital in Zone B.
Waiting Room / Area (B406 - Medical Photography)
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is approximately 2m from the B406 - Medical Photography 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.
- 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.
Consultation / Treatment Room (B406 - Medical Photography)
- There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; B406 - Medical Photography.
- 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 no 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 moderate to good.