There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area. The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the male changing room. The contrast between the walls and floor is fair. It is within easy access of the A12 and A14. Please do not hesitate to contact the group if you feel you can help shape the service provided by the Ipswich Hospital Endoscopy Unit. I am the Trust Lead for hepatobiliary tumours and viral hepatitis. Prior to my appointment in Ipswich, I trained in the West Midlands, London and Leeds. The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor. There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people. Enter via the South Wards entrance and bear left past reception. Ipswich Hospital. My main activity is in endoscopy, in particular colonoscopy with accreditation in bowel cancer screening. There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with. There are some chairs with armrests available. Assistance may be required because there is/are level changes with no dropped kerbs. If our guide needs updating - just let us know using this form. What happens during upper GI endoscopy? The contrast between the external door and wall is good. The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the reception waiting area. Menu My practice includes both chronic liver disease and hollow organ gastroenterology. Open today 8:30am - 5pm. The drop-off point is located just outside the South Wards Entrance. This information is for the entrance located at the front left of the building. There is no hand sanitiser at this entrance. on the right to withdraw consent, can be found in the website's privacy policy. There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift. Out of Scope Services The following are not routinely provided in a public Gastroenterology service. There is a/are door(s) into the waiting room / area. This service is provided by the Dietetics department run by the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust. East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust was formed on 1 July 2018 through the merger of Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust and The Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust. © 2020 East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust. Gastroenterology. Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use. An upper GI endoscopy usually takes about 30 minutes. The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned. Contact us * * * * * * * * Company Enquiries. The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance. There are many onsite car parks at the front of the site and parking is free for Blue Badge holders. There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available. To view other access guides that are related to this one please use the links below. The dimensions of the lift are 150cm x 274cm (4ft 11in x 8ft 12in). The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings. There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site. The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional. The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good. Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs. This accessible toilet is located in the reception waiting area. Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).