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Changing Places

Bradford Royal Infirmary, Smith Lane, Bradford, BD9 6DA

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Getting To (Changing Places)

  • This route starts at the Main Entrance Car Park.
  • The most accessible route from here has step-free access via slope.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • This route also has uneven surfaces and bollards.
  • View further information about parking at the hospital (opens new tab).
  • Access to this service is via the Main Entrance.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • This service is located along the right side corridor as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The service is approximately 32m from the main entrance.
  • Enter via the main entrance and turn right.
  • Proceed along this corridor and turn left.
  • Continue ahead through the Physiotherapy Department doors and the Changing Places is located on the right.
  • This route to the service has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along this route.
  • Some flooring is shiny along this route.
  • There are resting areas along this route to the service.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Dementia-friendly signage is not provided.
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Parking (Main Entrance Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the building, opposite the Main Entrance.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 261cm (width) x 466cm (depth).
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The nearest designated bay is 9m from the Main Entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight slope.
    • This route has uneven surfaces and bollards.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not all users.
    • Blue Badge holders can scan their Blue Badge at a payment machine to receive free parking.
    • Payment machines are located at the side of the car park and inside the main building.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located on the right side of the car park.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • 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 ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • There are not any level resting areas along the ramp.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
  • There are 5 steps.
  • There are no handrails for the steps.
  • The step markings are not clearly visible.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 138cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 134cm.
  • The doors have a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a third set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 180cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 1 of the main hospital building.

Entrance (Physiotherapy Department)

  • This entrance is located along the main hospital corridor, on the right side of Level 1.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 139cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.

Changing Places (Physiotherapy Department)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located to the right as you enter the first set of doors of the Physiotherapy Department, on the right side of Level 1 of the main hospital building.
    • The Changing Places toilet is not in addition to other toilet facilities.
    • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
    • The distance from the Main Entrance is 32m.
    • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
    • The dimensions of the facility are 258cm (width) x 416cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
  • Toilet Details View
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 102cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 78cm from the floor.
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
    • The length of the changing bench is 178cm.
    • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
  • Shower Details View
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is a shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 51cm from the floor.
    • There are no grab rails for the shower.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
  • Other Facilities View
    • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 102cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
    • The wide paper roll dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 101cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 106cm and 139cm from the floor.
    • A privacy screen is available.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.