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Disabled Access Guide for Endoscopy
St Peter′s Hospital
Guildford Road
Chertsey
Surrey
KT16 0PZ
Tel: 01932 722037
Fax: 01932 874757
Web: http://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk
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Introduction
Endoscopy is located on level 3 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 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 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.
Outside Access (Level 1 Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.
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)
This information is for the entrance located on level 3 of the Outpatients Wing.
There is level access to the service.
Level access is via lift.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 162cm (5ft 3in) wide.
Reception
The desk is 6m (19ft 8in) from the unit 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 bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
There is not a touchscreen.
There is not a prescription box.
There is not a bell to attract attention.
There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
Waiting Room / Area
There is a waiting room / area.
The waiting room / area is 1m (3ft 3in) from the unit 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.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No tables are permanently fixed.
All chairs have armrests.
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 4 consultation / treatment rooms available.
The room surveyed was Room 3.
The consultation / treatment room is 14m (15yd) from the unit entrance.
There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
The main doors open both ways.
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in) 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 a chair.
The chair is not adjustable.
All chairs have armrests.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
Lighting levels are bright.
Consultation / Treatment Room
There are 4 consultation / treatment rooms available.
The room surveyed was Room 2.
The consultation / treatment room is 14m (15yd) from the unit entrance.
There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
The main doors open both ways.
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in) wide.
The type of flooring is vinyl.
There is not 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 bright.
Consultation / Treatment Room
There are 1 consultation / treatment rooms available.
The room surveyed was Recovery Bay.
The consultation / treatment room is 19m (21yd) from the unit 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 150cm (4ft 11in) 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.
Lighting levels are bright.
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 Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
There is tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 3m (9ft 10in) from the unit entrance.
The adapted toilet is located ahead as you enter.
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 outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 140cm x 190cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 2in).
Floor manoeuvring space is not clear in the adapted 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 73cm (2ft 4in).
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 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 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 132cm (4ft 3in) 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 75cm (2ft 5in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted 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 bright.
The floor manoeuvring space is 110cm x 120cm.
There is an identical toilet in consultation room 3.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Unisex Toilets
The unisex toilet is located at the rear of the treatment area.
The unisex toilets are 36m (39yd) from the unit entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a drop down rail in the standard toilet.
Standard Shower
Standard level access shower facilities are available.
The showers are located at the rear of the recovery bay.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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.
This service can be requested.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
Children are welcomed at the venue.
