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Getting To (Ward 2)

• Ward 2 is/are located on level two of the Main Hospital building.
• Access to Ward 2 is via the Smith Lane Accessible Parking entrance.
• Enter via the Smith Lane Accessible Parking entrance, enter the lift and press button 0.
  This will you lead you out into the Main Hospital foyer (level one of the Main Hospital building).
  Continue past the reception desk to the rear of the foyer.
  Go through a set of double doors and turn left into the main corridor.
  Continue for 20 metres and take the lift to level two.
  Exit the lift, turn left and follow the corridor down the moderate slope.
  Ward 2 is located at the end of the corridor, on the right.
• There is ramped/sloped access to Ward 2.
• Ward 2 is approximately 155m from the Smith Lane Accessible Parking entrance.
• There is a/are manual, double door(s) which may be difficult to open between the Smith Lane Accessible Parking entrance and the department/service.
• 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.

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Parking (Smith Lane Accessible Parking)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the rear of the building, to the right as you enter Gate 6 off Smith Lane.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 17 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 226cm (width) x 465cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 131cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 12m from the Smith Lane - Accessible Entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.
• 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 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
  • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points.
  • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 229cm (width) x 471cm (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.
  • An online account is required to use the charging point.
  • Payment can be made via an app.
  • The width of the hatched zone is 128cm.
  • There is a 26cm kerb on the approach to the charging point.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance (Smith Lane - Accessible Parking Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the rear of the hospital building, just off Smith Lane.
• The entrance area is not 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 steep gradient.
• There are not any level resting areas along the ramp.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
• There is a central handrail.
• There is an intercom at a height of 122cm.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 174cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access via lift as you enter.
• The lift bypasses the steps.
• There are 29 steps as you enter.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• 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.
• This entrance gives access to Level 1 of the main hospital building.

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Entrance (Smith Lane - Left Side Entrance)

• This entrance is located to the left of the Smith Lane Entrance, to the rear of the hospital.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There is an intercom at a height of 116cm.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 139cm.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 136cm.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access via lift as you enter.
• The lift bypasses the steps.
• There are 12 steps as you enter.
• There are handrails on both sides and also a central handrail.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• This entrance gives access to Level 1 of the main hospital building.

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Lift (Lift 33 - Smith Lane Entrance)

• The lift surveyed is located ahead as you enter the Smith Lane Accessible Entrance.
• The distance from the Smith Lane Accessible Entrance is 4m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • The raised section of Level 1, and Levels 1 to 2 can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 100cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 157cm (width) x 139cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • The lift has a separate door to exit.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Lift (Lift 7 - Central Left)

• The lift surveyed is located along the main hospital corridor, on the left side of the building.
• The distance from the Main Entrance is 41m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• Doors are held open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • Levels 1 to 3 can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 1425kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 109cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 122cm (width) x 245cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Entrance (to Ward 2 Internal Corridor and to Ward 5)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the corridor to the right of the nurses station.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 134cm (4ft 5in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 128cm.

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Ward (Ward 2)

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• Ward Information View
  • This is a/an Same Day Emergency Care ward.
  • This is a shared ward.
  • There is/are 2 bay(s) available.
  • There is/are 11 side room(s) available.
  • There is/are 25 bed(s) on this ward in total.
• Ward Access View
  • 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 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 159cm (5ft 3in).
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 154cm (5ft 1in).
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 114cm (3ft 9in).
  • There is level access throughout the ward.
  • There is no clear signage on the ward.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is some flooring on the ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Reception/Nurses' Station View
  • The height of the Nurses' Station desk is 71cm.
  • There is not a lowered section.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available at the desk.
• Relatives' Room View
  • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
• Ward Features and Patient Facilities View
  • A hearing assistance system can be brought in from another department/ward.
  • The system is a portable loop.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
  • The ward does not play background music.
  • There is 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.
• Visitor Facilities View
  • There are accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
  • Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located in the corridor leading from Ward 2 to Ward 5.
  • There are no standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
  • Standard toilet facilities for visitors are located on level 2 of the main hospital building.
• Visiting Times View
  • There are set visiting times for the ward.
  • Visiting times are 14:00 - 16:00 and 18:00 - 20:00.
  • The visiting times are the same for each day.

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Level Change (Ward 2 to Ward 5 Corridor)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in the corridor between Ward 2 and Ward 5 , between Bay 2 and 1.
• The ramp/slope is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
• The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the ramp.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 115cm (3ft 9in).
• The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.

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Room / Area (Quiet Room)

• There is / are 1 room(s) / area(s) available.
• The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Quiet Room.
• The room / area is approximately 4m from the ward entrance.
• There is level access to the room / area.
• There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• 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 not/are not height adjustable.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
• Lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • There is a door release button to exit the room.
    
  • The height of the door release button is 115cm.

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Washroom (Main Corridor Shower/Toilet - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • There is/are 3 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
  • The washroom surveyed is located in the main entry corridor on the right, just before the nurses station.
  • The washroom surveyed is approximately 15m from the ward entrance.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
  • This washroom is interchangeable between male and female.
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
  • The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards and outwards.
  • The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 209cm x 243cm (6ft 10in x 7ft 12in).
  • The washroom does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
  • There is not a coat hook in the washroom.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm.
  • As you face the wash basin the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • The tap type is lever. It is a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 115cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 127cm.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a rail with a padded back rest.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 154cm.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 86cm.
  • There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The shower control type is twist/turn.
  • A shower chair is available.
  • There are wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
  • The visual contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is medium.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Washroom (Main Bay Toilet/Shower - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • There is/are 3 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
  • The washroom surveyed is located in the main bay, just past the nurses station, on the left.
  • The washroom surveyed is approximately 25m from the ward entrance.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
  • This washroom is shared.
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
  • The washroom door(s) open(s) outwards.
  • The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 157cm x 240cm (5ft 2in x 7ft 10in).
  • The washroom does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
  • There is not a coat hook in the washroom.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 70cm.
  • As you face the wash basin the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • The tap type is lever. It is a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 117cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 124cm.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a rail with a padded back rest.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 116cm.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 86cm.
  • There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The shower control type is twist/turn.
  • A shower chair is available.
  • There are wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
  • The visual contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is medium.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Washroom (Ward 2 and 5 - Female - Toilet/Shower - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • There is/are 3 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
  • The washroom surveyed is located in the corridor to the right of the nurses station on Ward 2 or to the left of the nurses station on Ward 5.
  • The washroom surveyed is approximately 45m from the ward entrance.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
  • This washroom is female.
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
  • The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 190cm x 256cm (6ft 3in x 8ft 5in).
  • The washroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
  • There is not a coat hook in the washroom.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 71cm.
  • As you face the wash basin the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • The tap type is lever. It is a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 121cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 130cm.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a rail with a padded back rest.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 77cm.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 84cm.
  • There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The shower control type is twist/turn.
  • There is no seat for the shower.
  • There are wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
  • The visual contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is medium.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.

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• Comments View
  • The accessible toilets in the washrooms are also used as the female and male standard toilets.

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Related Access Guides

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