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Getting To (Endoscopy)

• The most accessible route from the accessible parking has a slight ramp or slope and bollards.
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• Access to Endoscopy is via the Main Entrance.
• There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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• Endoscopy is located to the right of the main hospital building, on the second floor.
• Endoscopy is approximately 30m from the lifts 2 and 3.
• After entering the main hospital building via the Main Entrance, continue straight ahead to the lifts.
  Take the lift to the second floor and on exiting the lift, turn left.
  Continue down this corridor and Endoscopy is on the left.
• Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and doors permanently held open.
• Some flooring along the route is shiny .
• There are resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a toilet with adaptations (with right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Accessible Parking)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front and to the left of the main hospital entrance.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
  • There are 15+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 570cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The nearest designated bay is 30m from the main entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope, uneven surfaces and bollards.
  • 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 available.
  • Payment machines are located at the main hospital entrance.
  • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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• Public Car Parks View
  • Although Blue Badge parking is free, you must still register your car on the payment machine.

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Entrance (Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the hospital, opposite the Visitor Car Park.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces and bollards.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 161cm.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors .
• The second set of doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 140cm.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.
• There is an open gap before and beyond the doors. The width of the gap is 190cm.

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Lift (Lifts 2 and 3)

• The lift surveyed is located straight ahead from the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 30m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The ground floor, first floor and second floor are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a medium 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 and a high visual contrast.
• None 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 154cm (width) x 250cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high 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, a hearing assistance alarm system and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

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Department / Service (Endoscopy)

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• Location and Access View
  • Endoscopy is located on the second floor, to the left from the lifts.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 116cm.
  • There is a buzzer at a height of 125cm.
  • There are double automatic doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 79cm.
  • The width of the opening is 170cm.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 115cm.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include automatic doors.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Facilities and Services View
  • There are 4 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: treatment tables/beds and coffee tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The hoist is powered overhead.
  • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Endoscopy)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located in the department recovery areas and the prep rooms.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.

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Reception (Endoscopy)

• The reception is located to the right from the Endoscopy department entrance.
• The distance from the Endoscopy department entrance is 2m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 117cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the desk.
• The reception has glazed screens.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• The 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.
• The seating and tables are fixed.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Female Recovery)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Female Recovery.
• The room is located at the far end of the department corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and automatic doors.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double automatic doors with a high visual contrast.
• The doors open outwards.
• The width of the opening is 174cm.
• The height of the card reader is 118cm.
  The height of the push pad to exit is 122cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 180cm.
• The hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: height adjustable tables.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Male Recovery)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Male Recovery.
• The room is located on the left off of the department corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and automatic doors.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double automatic doors with a high visual contrast.
• The doors open outwards.
• The width of the opening is 172cm.
• The height of the card reader is 118cm.
  The height of the push pad to exit is 116cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 180cm.
• The hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: height adjustable tables.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Admit Room - Female)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Admit Room.
• The room is located to the left along the department corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and automatic doors.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 180cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: height adjustable tables.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Prep Room - Female)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Prep Room.
• The room is located to the left along the department corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and automatic doors.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 185cm.
• The hoist is powered overhead and accesses the treatment table.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: height adjustable tables.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Admit Room - Male)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Admit Room.
• The room is located to the left along the smaller department corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 180cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: height adjustable tables.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

You are on Consultation / Medical Room (Prep Room - Male). Skip to the next section.

Consultation / Medical Room (Prep Room - Male)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Prep Room.
• The room is located to the left along the smaller department corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 104cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 190cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: height adjustable tables.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Male Recovery - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located off the Male Recovery Bay.
  • The distance from the Endoscopy entrance is 14m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 93cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 164cm (width) x 268cm (depth) and there is not 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 96cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high 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 medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 103cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high 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 102cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 110cm 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 multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 114cm and 116cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Female Recovery - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located off the Female Recovery Bay.
  • The distance from the Endoscopy entrance is 13m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and automatic doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 270cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 81cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high 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 medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 99cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high 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 92cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 108cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length 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.