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Getting To (X-Ray Department)

• The most accessible route from the Accessible Parking to the Main Entrance has slight ramps or slopes and bollards.
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• Access to the X-Ray Department is via the Main Entrance.
• There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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• The X-Ray Department is located on the ground floor of the main hospital building.
• The X-Ray Department is approximately 55m from the Main Entrance.
• From the Main Entrance, continue ahead down the corridor to the crossroads.
  Turn right and follow the corridor.
  The X-Ray department entrance in on the left.
• Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access.
• 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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Department / Service (X-Ray Department)

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• Location and Access View
  • The X-Ray Department is located on the ground floor of the main hospital building.
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  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 170cm.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
  • 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 10+ consultation/medical rooms available.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations and standard toilets.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (X-Ray Department)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located in waiting areas C and D.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located next to waiting area C.
  • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located in waiting area A.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Standard changing facilities are located in waiting area A.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the imaging room 6 area.

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Reception (X-Ray Department)

• The reception is located ahead and to the left from the entrance.
• The distance from the X-Ray department entrance is 10m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 114cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
• The reception has glazed screens.
• There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• 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.

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Seating Area (Seating Area A)

• Seating Area A is located to the left from the department entrance.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
• 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 flooring is shiny.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Seating Area (Seating Area B)

• The seating area is located ahead from the X-Ray department entrance.
• The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
• 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 flooring is shiny.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
• The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Seating Area (Seating Area C)

• The seating area is located ahead from the X-Ray department entrance.
• The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
• 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 flooring is shiny.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
• The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Seating Area (Seating Area D)

• The seating area is located ahead from the X-Ray department entrance, at the end of the corridor.
• The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
• 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 flooring is shiny.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
• The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Imaging Room (Ultrasound Room 1)

• The room surveyed was; Ultrasound Room 1.
• The room is located ahead from the X-Ray department entrance.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.

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• Imaging Room View
  • 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.
  • 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 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 190cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • 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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Imaging Room (CT Scanner)

• The room surveyed was; CT Scanner.
• The room is located ahead from the X-Ray department entrance, at the end of the corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.

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• Imaging Room View
  • 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 130cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is wall mounted at a fixed height.
  • The length of the treatment table is 190cm.
  • 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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Imaging Room (Imaging Room 1)

• The room surveyed was; Imaging Room 1.
• The room is located ahead from the X-Ray department entrance, to the right of reception.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.

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• Imaging Room View
  • 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 not space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • 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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Imaging Room (Dental Imaging Room)

• The room surveyed was; Dental Imaging Room.
• The room is located to the left from the X-Ray department entrance, in waiting area A.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.

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• Imaging Room View
  • 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 87cm.
  • 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 flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • 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 (Imaging Room 6 - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located in the imaging room 6 area.
  • The distance from the X-Ray department entrance is 30m.
  • 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 lever 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 200cm (width) x 220cm (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 147cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm 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 medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 96cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 69cm 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 low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 109cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 115cm 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 waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 162cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 93cm.
  • 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 (Waiting Area C - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located ahead from the X-Ray department entrance, within waiting area C.
  • The distance from the X-Ray department entrance is 24m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens both ways 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 a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 170cm (width) x 205cm (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 100cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula 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.
  • 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 89cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm 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 98cm 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 waste bin and a sanitary 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.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Waiting Area D - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located ahead from the X-Ray department entrance, within waiting area D.
  • The distance from the X-Ray department entrance is 60m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • 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 86cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 140cm (width) x 215cm (depth) and there is not 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 73cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the non-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 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 medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 94cm 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 rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 123cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 115cm 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 waste bin and a sanitary 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.