General Circulation and Toilet Facilities |
Accessible WC |
| The toilet layout is suitable for left-handed transfers. |
| The door width is adequate. |
| There is sufficient space available outside of the toilet compartment to manoeuvre and open the door. |
| The compartment is large enough to allow manoeuvring into position for frontal, lateral, angled and backward transfer. |
| The door is light enough to open easily. |
The hand-washing, drying facilities and toilet paper are within easy reach of someone seated on WC.
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| The hand rinse basin is at an accessible height. |
| The taps are accessible and easy to use. |
| The toilet flush is accessible and easy to use. |
| The water temperatures are limited, and are at a safe temperature. |
| The overall provision and positioning of sanitaryware and accessories is suitable. |
There are grab rails provided.
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| The grab rails are positioned correctly. |
| The light switch or pull cord is easy to reach and operate. |
| There is an assistance alarm. |
| There are slip-resistant floors throughout. |
| Surfaces and fixtures provide effective visual contrast. |
This toilet has a baby changing unit. The height of the unit is 850mm.
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Toilets |
| The toilets are located in an accessible location. |
| The doors are lightweight enough to open easily. |
Signage |
| The signs are in a logical position. |
General Area |
| The clear widths are adequate. |
| There is a sufficient turning circle at either end of the corridor. |
Lighting |
| The level of lighting is sufficient for the intended use. |
Acoustics |
| The background noise is kept to a minimum level. |
Surfaces |
| The floor surface is suitable for the passage of wheelchair users. |
| The junctions between floor surfaces are correctly detailed and free from height variation. |
| The floor surfaces are slip resistant. |
Renal Services Reception |
| The route to the reception desk is accessible and free from obstructions |
There is clear signage highlighting the location of reception.
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| The reception desk is free from unnecessary clutter and signage. |
There is a lowered counter section provided.
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The lowered counter section is at a maximum height of 760mm.
The height of the counter is 740mm. |
| The counter has a knee recess. |
| There is sufficient space in front of the counter for wheelchair users. |
There is no induction loop available at the reception desk
Portable induction loops are available within the hospital. Visitors should consult with staff if one is required. |
| Literature is not available in large print. |
| There is no literature available in Braille. |
| Literature is not available in an audio format. |
| A sign language interpreter cannot be provided. |
| Literature is not available in alternative languages. |
| There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter. |