Access Guide
Getting To (Silvertown Ward)
- Silvertown Ward is/are located on the first floor, in Zone 8 of the main hospital building.
- There is step free access, via lift, to Silvertown Ward.
- Silvertown Ward is approximately 45m from the Main Corridor - Zone 5.
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- If you require Blue Badge parking please click here to view information on Main Visitor Car Park - East Car Park (opens new tab).
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- Access to Silvertown Ward is via the Main Hospital Entrance - St Andrew's Wing.
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- From the Blue Badge bays, cross the road at the crossing and continue towards the main hospital entrance.
The crossing has dropped kerbs.
There are bollards on the approach that have poor colour contrasts.
The width between the bollards is 156cm. - Enter via the Main Hospital Entrance - St Andrew's Wing and continue straight until you reach Zone 5.
At Zone 5, turn right towards the lift and take the lift to the first floor.
Exit the lift, turn right and continue until you reach Zone 8.
At Zone 8, turn left and Silvertown Ward is on the left side at the end of the corridor. - View information about the lift (opens new tab)
- The following toilet facilities are available along the route; toilets for ambulant disabled users and standard toilets.
- View information about the Ground Floor - Zone 1 - 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 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.
Ward (Silvertown Ward)
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Ward Information
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- This is a/an acute geriatric ward.
- This is a shared ward.
- There is/are 4 bay(s) available.
- There is/are 4 side room(s) available.
- There is/are 25 bed(s) on this ward in total.
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Ward Access
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- There is a/are door(s) leading into the ward.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 138cm (4ft 6in).
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 118cm (3ft 10in).
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The height of the door release button is 136cm (4ft 6in).
- There is level access throughout the ward.
- Staff can provide assistance with using any manual doors within the ward.
- There is clear signage on the ward.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is flooring on the ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Reception/Nurses' Station
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- The height of the ward reception desk is 100cm.
- There is not a lowered section.
- There is not a hearing assistance system available at the desk.
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Relatives' Room
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- There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
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Ward Features and Patient Facilities
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- A hearing assistance system is not available on the ward.
- The ward does not play background music.
- There is not a chair with armrests on both sides.
- A mobile hoist is available on the ward.
- There are washroom facilities for patients on the ward.
- There are toilet facilities for patients on the ward.
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Visitor Facilities
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- There are no accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
- Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located on the ground floor, across the Bereavement Office, within the Mental Health Café.
- There are no standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
- Standard toilet facilities for visitors are located on the ground floor, across the Bereavement Office, within the Mental Health Café.
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Visiting Times
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- There are set visiting times for the ward.
- Visiting times are 14:00 to 20:00.
- The visiting times are the same for each day.
- Protected meal times are between 12:00 to 14:00.
- No children under the age of 12 are allowed into this ward. Only two visitors per patient are allowed at a time.