Access Guide
Getting To (Acute Frailty Assessment Unit)
- The Acute Frailty Assessment Unit is/are located on level 3 in the Orange Zone, within AMU.
- There is step free access, via lift, to the Acute Frailty Assessment Unit.
- The Acute Frailty Assessment Unit is approximately 27m from the AMU entrance.
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- Access to the Acute Frailty Assessment Unit is via the Main Hospital Entrance C2.
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- From the car park head towards the Main Entrance C2 facing Gawber Road.
- Enter via the Main Entrance C2 and turn right.
Follow the corridor to the lifts
Take a lift to level 3.
Exit the lift and turn right the AMU entrance is ahead.
Enter AMU and follow the corridor past the reception.
The Acute Frailty Assessment Unit is ahead. - View information about the lift (opens new tab)
- The following toilet facilities are available along the route; accessible toilet (with transfer on both sides).
- View information about the Orange Zone - level 0 lift lobby - transfer both sides accessible toilet (opens new tab)
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- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
Entrance (AMU Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located on level 3 in the Orange Zone.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 147cm (4ft 10in).
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 153cm (5ft).
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The height of the door release button is 107cm (3ft 6in).
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm.
Opening Times (Acute Frailty Assessment Unit)
- Monday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Department / Service (Acute Frailty Assessment Unit)
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Department / Service Access
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- The Acute Frailty Assessment Unit is located within AMU.
- There is not a/are not door(s) leading into the department/service.
- There is level access throughout the department/service.
- There is no clear signage on the department/service.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is some flooring in the department/service which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The department/service does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Department / Service Facilities
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- This department/service has; a main reception and a consultation room.
- A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
- A mobile hoist is available from another department/service.
- There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
- Accessible toilet facilities are located in AMU.
- There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
- Standard toilet facilities are located in AMU.
Reception (Acute Frailty Assessment Unit)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located within the Acute Frailty Assessment Unit.
- The reception point is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Acute Frailty Assessment Unit entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are no windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- The height of the reception counter is low (76cm or lower).
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Acute Frailty Assessment Unit)
- There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Acute Frailty Assessment Unit.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width with an open extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 118cm (3ft 10in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is not a bed / couch.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is/are height adjustable.
- There are some chairs with armrests available.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are good.