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Overview (Bath NHS House - North Building)

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• About View
  • This is the trust headquarters.
  • Facilities available in the venue include: Clinical Reception, Group Rooms, Consultation Rooms, Clinic Room, IT Room, Consultant Offices, Kitchens, Standard Shower and Toilets.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is Oldfield Park Train Station.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: There is a slight ramp between the West Building and the North Building on the ground floor. There is a steep ramp between the West Building and the North Building on the first floor. There is also a steep ramp to access the East Building on the first floor.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed via a platform lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
  • British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
  • Documents are available in the following formats: Braille (on request), large print (on request), Makaton (on request) and different languages (on request).
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
• Related Access Guides View
  • View information on Bath NHS House - East Building (opens new tab) .
  • View information on Bath NHS House - South Building (opens new tab) .
  • View information on Bath NHS House - West Building (opens new tab) .

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (North Building)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located to the right from the North Building entrance.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
  • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the right and to the left from the North Building entrance, and on the first floor, to the right from the lift.
  • The gender inclusive standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • Standard shower facilities are located on the first floor, to the right from the lift.

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Parking (Newbridge Hill - Blue Badge Only)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off Newbridge Hill.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
  • The Blue Badge bay is clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 110cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 10m from the North Building entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Parking (Combe Park - Staff Parking)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off Combe Park.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 250cm (width) x 440cm (depth).
  • There are no hatched/marked zones.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The nearest designated bay is 17m from the East Building entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for staff and Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points.
  • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 240cm (width) x 340cm (depth).
  • The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The charging points require an app.
  • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance (North Building)

• This entrance is located at the front of the North building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
• The ramp bypasses the steps.
• There are 2 steps with handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The step markings are not clearly visible.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 10cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is an intercom at a height of 138cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 130cm.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 110cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors .
• The second set of doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 127cm.
• The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 121cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception (Clinical Reception)

• The reception is located to the right from the North Building entrance.
• The distance from the North Building entrance is 1m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 83cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the desk.
• The reception has windows.
• There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.

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Getting Around (North Building)

• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: 2 IT rooms on the ground floor via a slight ramp. There is a steep ramp between the North Building and East Building on the first floor. There is a slight ramp between the North Building and West Building on the ground floor. There is a steep ramp between the North Building and West Building on the first floor.
• Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
• There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
• There is no (or very little) background noise.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Some signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Ground Floor - Group Rooms)

• There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Group Room 1 - NG1.
• The room is located to the right from the North Building entrance at the end of the corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors.
• There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 82cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Ground Floor - Consultation Rooms)

• There are 8 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; NG9.
• The room is located to the right from the North Building entrance, along the corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors.
• There is numbered signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 72cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables and desks.
• Some furniture is fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Ground Floor - Clinic Room - NG11)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Clinic Room - NG11.
• The room is located to the right from the North Building entrance, along the corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and narrow walkways.
• There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 72cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 175cm.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Room (Ground Floor - IT Room)

• The room is located on the ground floor, to the left from the North Building entrance.
• The distance from the North Building entrance is 5m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and narrow walkways.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 75cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
• The desks are fixed.
• The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Kitchen (Ground Floor)

• The kitchen is located to the left from the North Building entrance.
• There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
• There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 71cm.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The work surface is 89cm from the floor.
• A lowered work surface is not available.
• Under counter cupboards are available.
• The sink is 89cm from the floor.
• A lowered sink is not available.
• The sink has a lever tap.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a dishwasher.
• The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lift (North Building - Platform Lift)

• The lift surveyed is located to the right from the North Building entrance.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the North Building entrance is 6m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The ground and first floors are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a low visual contrast.
• The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 88cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 146cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• None of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift is slow moving and the button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• Step-free access to the first floor in the East, South and West buildings is via this lift.

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Stairs (North Building)

• The stairs surveyed are located to the left from the North Building entrance.
• There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
• The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 16 steps between floors.
• The steps have low visual contrast markings and have a handrail on the right going up.
• The handrail is easy to grip.
• The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Room (First Floor - Consultant Office - NF25)

• The room is located on the first floor, to the left from the lift.
• The distance from the lift is 5m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, a lift and narrow walkways.
• There is numbered signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 73cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
• The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Kitchen (First Floor - NF24)

• The kitchen is located on the first floor, to the left from the lift.
• There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 70cm.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The work surface is 92cm from the floor.
• A lowered work surface is not available.
• Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
• The sink is 91cm from the floor.
• A lowered sink is not available.
• The sink has a lever mixer tap.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge.
• The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Standard Shower Facilities (First Floor - NF33)

• The standard shower facilities surveyed are located on the first floor, to the right from the lift.
• The distance from the lift is 12m.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access into the shower.
• The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 71cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
• The shower controls are lever mixer.
• There is no shower seat.
• Additional features include: coat hooks.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• The height of the step to access the shower is 27cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer - NG13)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the right from the North Building entrance.
  • The distance from the North Building entrance is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 176cm (width) x 318cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 118cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 103cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 103cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 125cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.