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Cardiology / ECG
Outpatients Wing, St Peter′s Hospital
Guildford Road
Chertsey
Surrey
KT16 0PZ
Tel: 01932 722530
Fax: 01932 874757
Web: http://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk
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Introduction
The Cardiology / ECG department is located on level 2 of the Outpatients Wing.
There is a hopper shuttle bus which runs between Ashford and St Peter's hospital sites, on Monday to Friday only, and is freely available to all staff, patients and visitors.
Wheelchairs, baby buggies, pushchairs and walking frames cannot be accepted on the hopper bus due to the limited capacity of the vehicles and no secure storage available on the vehicles.
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Chertsey.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Chertsey.
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 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 25 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.8m x 4.8m (12ft 5in x 15ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 2m (6ft 6in) from the Level 1 entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 20m (22yd) from the Level 1 entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is a designated drop off point.
The drop off point is located outside the Level 2 entrance.
Outside Access (Level 2 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 automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
Outside Access (Unit Entrance)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are permanently held open.
The door opening is 170cm (5ft 6in) wide.
Reception
The desk is 10m (11yd) from the unit entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Waiting Room / Area
There is a waiting room / area.
The waiting room / area is 11m (12yd) from the entrance.
There is level access into the waiting room / area.
There are not doors into the waiting room / area.
The type of flooring is carpet.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No tables are permanently fixed.
Announcements are in person.
Information in other languages and formats is available on request.
Lighting levels are bright.
The room does not have background music playing.
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.
Inside Access
There is level access once inside the venue.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
Consultation / Treatment Room
There are 3 consultation / treatment rooms available.
The room surveyed was Pacemaker Clinic.
The consultation / treatment room is 20m (22yd) 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 heavy.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) 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.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No tables are permanently fixed.
A hoist is available.
The hoist is manual.
A sling is available.
The sling is attached by loop.
Lighting levels are bright.
The room does not have background music playing.
A flashing alarm is not available.
A vibrating alarm is not available.
The treatment rooms available include: Clinic Room, Echocardiography, Pacemaker Clinic, Julie Andrews Arterial Unit and Exercise Stress Test.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 13m (14yd) from the unit entrance.
The adapted toilet is located off the waiting area.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 190cm x 200cm (6ft 2in x 6ft 6in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not 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 adapted 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 adapted toilet.
There are mirrors in the adapted 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 44cm (1ft 5in).
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 120cm (3ft 11in) 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 placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 80cm (2ft 7in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
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 bright.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Unisex Toilets
The unisex toilet is located off the waiting area.
The unisex toilets are 12m (13yd) from the unit entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
Staff are Type Talk aware.
