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Overview (Bath NHS House - West Building)

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• About View
  • This is the trust headquarters.
  • Facilities available in the venue include: Therapy Rooms, The Hub, Staff Room, Talking Therapies Team, Kitchen 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 slope at the most accessible entrance.
  • Access to the first floor is via the North Building entrance, platform lift and link bridge.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the hub room to the left from the West Building entrance via a steep ramp. 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.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors.
  • 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 no 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 - North Building (opens new tab) .
  • View information on Bath NHS House - East Building (opens new tab) .
  • View information on Bath NHS House - South Building (opens new tab) .

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (West 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 West Building entrance.
  • The toilet with adaptations has no transfer space available.
  • The shared toilet facilities are located on the first floor, ahead from the stairs.

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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 (West Building)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 100cm.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 152cm.
• 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 manual doors.
• The second set of doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 164cm.
• The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Getting Around (West Building)

• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of walkways, this may include the use of a lift.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the hub room to the left from the West Building entrance via a steep ramp. 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.
• Access throughout may include manual doors.
• 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 consistent throughout.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• There are link bridges between the West Building and the South Building on the ground and first floors, with step-free level access. Access to the first floor is via the North Building entrance, platform lift and link bridge.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Ground Floor - Therapy Rooms)

• There are 5 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Talking Therapies Room - WG2.
• The room is located to the left from the West Building entrance.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and 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 low visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 80cm.
• 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 and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables and 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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Room (Ground Floor - The Hub)

• The room is located to the left from the West Building entrance.
• The distance from the West Building entrance is 10m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free access via ramp into the room.
• The ramp has a steep gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going down.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 110cm.
• There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 82cm.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 117cm.
• 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 flooring is patterned.
• 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 and booths.
• The desks are fixed.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is 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 vary due to the size of the space.

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Room (Ground Floor - Staff Room)

• The room is located at the rear of the Hub.
• The distance from the Hub entrance is 15m.
• The most accessible route to the room has a steep ramp or slope and manual doors.
• 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 high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• 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 flooring is patterned.
• 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: tables and coffee tables.
• Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm and a vending machine.
• 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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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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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 (West Building)

• The stairs surveyed are located to the right from the West 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 15 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend 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 - Talking Therapies Team - WF15)

• The room is located to the right from the platform lift in the North Building.
• The most accessible route to the room has a steep ramp or slope, manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow openings.
• 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 low visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 74cm.
• 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 and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
• The desks are fixed.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is 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.

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Kitchen (First Floor - WF1)

• The kitchen is located to the right from the platform lift in the North Building.
• There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
• There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
• The door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 75cm.
• There is 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 93cm from the floor.
• A lowered work surface is not available.
• Under counter cupboards are available.
• The sink is 93cm from the floor.
• A lowered sink is not available.
• The sink has a lever mixer tap.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a dishwasher, a microwave and a toaster.
• The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
• Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
• The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - No Transfer Space)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the right from the West Building entrance.
  • The distance from the West Building entrance is 4m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • 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 low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 120cm (width) x 268cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
  • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
  • The toilet seat is 43cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 83cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 78cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low 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 and a pedal bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 71cm and 176cm from the floor.
  • 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.
  • There is a door to access the toilet area.
  • The door is single and opens away from you (push).
  • The width of the door is 83cm.
  • The height of the fob is 110cm.