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Disabled Access Guide for Breast Screening
University Hospital
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
West Midlands
CV2 2DX
Tel: 02476 967 200
Fax: 02476 967 180
Email: info@uhcw.nhs.uk
Web: http://www.uhcw.nhs.uk
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Introduction
Breast Screening is located on the ground floor of the West Wing.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Coventry.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Coventry.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.
Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4.3m x 5.3m (14ft 1in x 17ft 4in).
The nearest designated bay is 70m (76yd) from the main hospital entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 200m (219yd) from the main hospital entrance.
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 car park surface is tarmac.
There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
The patron does have to cross a road.
The road is not generally busy.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is a designated drop off point.
The drop off point is located at the front of the venue.
There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
You can park for free at the hospital if you are:
- An Oncology (cancer) patient attending for intravenous chemotherapy treatment
- Renal Dialysis patients
- Parents of sick children (who stay in hospital overnight to accompany their sick children).
Simply contact the ward or department caring for you, where a form will be given to you to take to the Security Office.
If you are on a low income you may be eligible for free car parking. For more information please view the information page on the hospital's website.
Outside Access (Main Hospital Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open by revolving.
The door opening is 240cm (7ft 10in) wide.
A single heavy door which opens both ways and has a clear door width of 110cm is located at the side of the entrance.
Outside Access (Breast Screening Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the West Wing.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
Reception
The desk is 2m (6ft 6in) from the entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk has a lowered section.
The desk is generally staffed.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
There is not a bell to attract attention.
There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
Inside Access
There is level access once inside the venue.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
Waiting Room / Area
There is a waiting room / area.
The waiting room / area is 2m (6ft 6in) from the entrance.
There is level access into the waiting room / area.
The type of flooring is vinyl.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
All chairs are permanently fixed.
No tables are permanently fixed.
Some chairs have armrests.
Announcements are in person.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is no television.
There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
There are no vending machines.
There is no children's play area.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Ultrasound 1)
There are 8 consultation / treatment rooms available.
The room surveyed was Ultrasound 1.
The consultation / treatment room is 14m (15yd) from the entrance.
There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are light.
The door opening is 131cm (4ft 3in) wide.
The type of flooring is vinyl.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
There is a bed/couch.
The bed/couch is adjustable.
There is not a chair.
Lighting levels are low.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Quiet Room)
The room surveyed was Quiet Room.
The consultation / treatment room is 8m (26ft 2in) from the entrance.
There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are light.
The door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in) wide.
The type of flooring is carpet.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
There is not a bed/couch.
There is a chair.
The chair is not adjustable.
All chairs have armrests.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No tables are permanently fixed.
Lighting levels are medium.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Nurses Consulting Room)
The room surveyed was Nurses Consulting Room.
The consultation / treatment room is 3m (9ft 10in) from the entrance.
There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are light.
The door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in) wide.
The type of flooring is vinyl.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
There is not a bed/couch.
There is a chair.
The chair is not adjustable.
All chairs have armrests.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No tables are permanently fixed.
Lighting levels are medium.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Mammography 3)
The room surveyed was Mammography 3.
The consultation / treatment room is 6m (19ft 8in) from the entrance.
There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are light.
The door opening is 131cm (4ft 3in) wide.
The type of flooring is vinyl.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
There is not a bed/couch.
There is a chair.
The chair is adjustable.
All chairs have armrests.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
Lighting levels are low.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 1m (3ft 3in) from the entrance.
The accessible toilet is located onbthe left as you enter.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 10in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 195cm (6ft 6in x 6ft 4in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 135cm (4ft 5in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of fixtures in accessible toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 6in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 118cm (3ft 10in) high.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located on the left after you enter.
The female toilets are 2m (6ft 6in) from the entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Additional Information Health
Disability awareness training can be provided for staff.
The most commonly produced documents can be provided in other formats.
Documents in Braille can be requested.
Documents in large print can be requested.
Documents in audio format can be requested.
Documents in different languages can be requested.
Documents in voice recognition CD format can be requested.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
Assistance dogs are allowed in most areas of the hospital.
Areas with a high risk from infection, such as intensive care and wards, should be contacted in advance before accessing with assistance dogs.
BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
Language interpreters can be provided by the venue on request.
Switchboard staff are Text Relay aware.
Help with luggage is generally available for inpatients.
The mobility aids available include mobile hoists, wheelchairs, tri wheel walkers, shower chairs, walking sticks, walking frames, hoist slings, adjustable beds and crutches.
There is no charge for mobility aids.
To obtain mobility aids please contact reception.
Children are welcomed at the venue.
Portable hearing loops can be provided on request.
A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the venue.
