Be Accessible

Electronic signal crossings with ground tactile indicators are positioned at the intersection with Shakespeare Road and the North Shore Hospital road entrance.
A footpath on site provides a safe passage for pedestrians accessing the main entrance from the car park area.
The accessible route to the site has a minimum width of 1.2 metres.
The main TRG entrance doors face the car park and are automatic.
Signage for each of the businesses on site is on the left-hand side of the automatic doors. The Auckland Breast Centre on Level 1 has two wooden, double doors with vertical grab rails which open into a reception and patient waiting area.

The nearest bus stops are at 197 and 136 Shakespeare Road, located approximately 70 metres from the main entrance of the Auckland Breast Centre. They both offer shelter, seating and a space for wheelchair users. Timetables are provided in text format only.
The bus stop is located on the following bus routes: 858 Long Bay Midtown.

There are 3 accessible car parks which are marked with yellow ground markings.
Our car park is wheelchair friendly with a ramp between the car park and footpath.

The drop off/pick up zone is easy to find and well sign posted.
There is one 5 min drop off zone outside the entrance of the TRG Imaging Building and one in the main car park. A 15-minute parking bay is also available on Shakespeare Road between the Auckland Breast Centre (209 Shakespeare Road) and the nearby dairy.
The drop off/pick up zone is located within 200 metres of the organisation's entrance.
There is no shelter over the drop off/pick up zone.

ABC is on level 1; this is accessible via stairs and a lift.
Blue double doors, directly opposite the stairs and lift open to a welcoming reception area.
You will be greeted by a friendly receptionist, and yourself and anyone accompanying you will be seated in our main waiting room.
Our reception is designed for comfort with plenty of seating options varying in height and design.
There is space of wheelchairs and walkers.
We have a private room or quieter area available to use for communication or personal requirements.
There are staff available to help with any access enquiries.
All support animals are welcomed on premises (e.g. guide, hearing or mobility dogs etc) and there are grassed areas outside along Shakespeare Road for support dogs.
Once its time for our appointment a chaperone/staff member will then guide you to change facilities and an internal waiting area where you will be met by radiologists and/or surgeons.

There is large print information available.

ABC has good colour contrast between walls and flooring.
The accessible route within the site has a minimum width of 1200mm.
Lighting levels on this accessible route offer good visibility and viewing.
Lighting throughout the site is even and avoids glare
Braille is included in signage on the accessible toilet facility signage and lift call buttons.
Carpet with underlay is fitted throughout the complex and maintains an even surface

The lift is accessible with grab rails on all walls. Visual floor numbers and an audible beep and voice inform visitors of the floor they have reached.
All controls (i.e. landing controls, alarm and emergency telephone) are located within a reachable range.
There is a handrail located on at least one or both sides of the stairs.

An accessible, unisex toilet facility is located near the internal waiting area near the changing rooms.
Toilets are also located within the main level 1 foyer.
All gender accessible toilets are in a self-contained compartment with full privacy.
The toilet pan provides a stable base to transfer from.
The accessible toilet is a minimum of 1600mm wide x 1900mm long.

Health and safety for everyone is of great importance to staff at The Auckland Breast Centre.
Emergency exits are not completely accessible or hazard free.
All fire/smoke doors can stay open automatically during an emergency.
There are visual fire alerting devices.
There are audible fire alerting devices.
Assembly areas (e.g. evacuation point) are on the accessible route.