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Bath NHS House - East Building

Combe Park, Bath, BA1 3QE

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Overview (Bath NHS House - East Building)

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Bath NHS House - East Building)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located ahead from the East Building entrance.
    • The toilet with adaptations has no transfer space available.
    • The gender inclusive step-free toilet facilities are located ahead from the main entrance.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located on the first floor.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located on the first floor.

Parking (Combe Park - Staff Parking)

  • 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.

Parking (Newbridge Hill - Blue Badge Only)

  • 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.

Entrance (East Building)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the East 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 steep gradient.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 127cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 140cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 162cm.
  • 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 166cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 140cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Corporate Reception)

  • The reception is located to the right from the East Building entrance.
  • The distance from the East Building entrance is 1m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Seating Area (Corporate Reception)

  • Location and Access View
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door is permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 82cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • 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 this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Getting Around (East 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: the staff kitchen and additional meeting rooms on the ground floor. There is also a ramp to access the North Building on the first floor. Both ramps are steep.
  • 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 provided.
  • 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.
  • Access to the first floor in the East Building is via the North Building entrance, platform lift and link bridge.

Room (Ground Floor - Oak Conference Room - EG16)

  • The room is located to the left from the East Building entrance.
  • The distance from the East Building entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • 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 76cm.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Room (Ground Floor - Facilities Office - EG7)

  • The room is located ahead from the East Building entrance.
  • The distance from the East Building entrance is 4m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • 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 81cm.
  • 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.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • The desks are fixed.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Kitchen (Ground Floor - EG4)

  • The kitchen is located to the right from the East Building entrance.
  • 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 72cm.
  • 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 88cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The sink is 88cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a lever tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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.

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.

Stairs (East Building)

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the left from the East Building entrance.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 18 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have 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 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 vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Room (First Floor - Payroll, Recruitment and ESR Administration Teams - EF9)

  • The room is located to the left from the platform lift in the North Building.
  • The most accessible route to the room has a platform lift, 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 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 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.
  • 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.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Room (First Floor - Medical Directorate and Psychological Professions AHP's - EF10)

  • The room is located to the left from the platform lift in the North Building.
  • The most accessible route to the room has a platform lift, 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 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 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 some 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Room (First Floor - Executive Team Admin Office - EF6)

  • The room is located to the left from the platform lift in the North Building.
  • The most accessible route to the room has a platform lift, a steep ramp or slope, 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 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Room (First Floor - The Stationary Cupboard and Out Going Post - EF17)

  • The room is located to the left from the platform lift in the North Building.
  • The most accessible route to the room has a platform lift, a steep ramp or slope, 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 high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 74cm.
  • 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.
  • 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Kitchen (First Floor - EF14)

  • The kitchen is located to the left 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 high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 73cm.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 91cm 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, 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.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Shower Facilities (First Floor - EF11)

  • The standard shower facilities surveyed are located to the left from the platform lift in the North Building.
  • The most accessible route has a platform lift, a steep ramp or slope, manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow openings.
  • 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 73cm.
  • 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 and a shelf.
  • 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.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - No Transfer Space - EG9)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located ahead from the East Building entrance.
    • The distance from the East 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 high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 110cm (width) x 210cm (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 lever flush on the right as you face the toilet.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    • 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 low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 96cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • 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 92cm 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 110cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is an external door to access the toilet area.
    • The door is single and opens away from you (push).
    • The width of the door is 83cm.