Access Guide
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The Campbell Centre is situated to the south of Milton Keynes city centre on the Milton Keynes University Hospital site. The centre is located off the main hospital access road which can be accessed from the main hospital entrances on Standing Way to the south of the hospital site and Marlborough Street to the west of the hospital site.
- Standard parking and Blue Badge parking is located adjacent to The Campbell Centre.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop for the Milton Keynes University hospital site located in front of the main hospital entrance which is approximately 500m from The Campbell Centre. The service that stops at the Milton Keynes Hospital entrance (Stop C) is the 28.
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By Train
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- The nearest station to The Campbell Centre is Milton Keynes Central. The Campbell Centre is 2.6 miles from the train station via Grafton Street and Standing Way (7 min drive).
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Useful Links
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Getting Help and Assistance
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request, large print on request and Makaton on request.
Hospital Parking
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Parking
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- The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
- The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders and staff only.
- The car park is located at the side of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park does not have a barrier control system.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
- There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 375cm x 475cm (12ft 4in x 15ft 7in).
- There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point.
- The drop-off point is located in front of the main entrance.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
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Paying
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- There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Free parking for Blue Badge holders is for unlimited only.
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Access to the Hospital
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- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.
- The hospital entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
- The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is not clearly signposted.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
Getting To (Willow Ward)
- Willow Ward is/are located to the right as you enter the ward area.
- Access to Willow Ward is via the Main Entrance.
- Enter via The Campbell Centre Main Entrance and continue straight ahead. Go through the single door and then turn right. Willow Ward is located directly ahead.
- There is step free access to Willow Ward.
- Willow Ward is approximately 20m from the Main Entrance.
- There is a/are manual, heavy, single door(s) between the Main Entrance and the department/service.
- Wayfinding signage is 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.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- 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 129cm (4ft 3in).
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 123cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 143cm.
Entrance (Ward Area Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located straight ahead as you enter the main entrance.
- 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 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 77cm.
Opening Times (Visiting Hours)
- Monday 14:00 - 20:00.
- Tuesday 14:00 - 20:00.
- Wednesday 14:00 - 20:00.
- Thursday 14:00 - 20:00.
- Friday 14:00 - 20:00.
- Saturday 09:00 - 21:00.
- Sunday 09:00 - 21:00.
Ward
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Ward Information
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- This is a/an Mental Health ward.
- This is a female ward.
- There is/are 19 side room(s) available.
- There is/are 19 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 180cm (5ft 11in).
- There is level access throughout the ward.
- There is no 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 Nurses' Station desk is 106cm.
- 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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Example Side Room
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- There are no side rooms available with an accessible ensuite.
- The width of the door opening into the side room is over 75cm.
- The side room surveyed does not have a ceiling track hoist.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre around the bed.
- Bedside storage is not available.
- The colour contrast between the walls and the floor in the side room is high.
- The lighting levels in the side room are moderate to good.
- The width of the door opening into the ensuite is over 75cm.
- There is a clear unobstructed turning space within the ensuite.
- The fixtures/facilities available in the ensuite include; a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
- The colour contrast between the walls and the floor in the ensuite is high.
- The lighting levels in the ensuite are moderate to good.
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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 a chair with armrests on both sides.
- A mobile hoist is not available on the ward.
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Visitor Facilities
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- There are no accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
- There are no standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
- Standard toilet facilities for visitors are located off the ward corridor.
Room / Area (Activity Room)
- There is / are 2 room(s) / area(s) available.
- The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Activity Room 1.
- The room / area is approximately 10m from the rear 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 77cm (2ft 6in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
- All chairs have armrests available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- 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 moderate to good.
Room / Area (Dining Room)
- There is / are 1 room(s) / area(s) available.
- The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Dining Room.
- The room / area is approximately 20m from the 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 double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 162cm (5ft 4in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
- All chairs have armrests available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- 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 moderate to good.
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Comments
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- The height of the food counter is 91cm from the floor.
Washroom (Assisted Bathroom)
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Washroom Details
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- The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower, a bath, a toilet and a wash basin.
- There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
- The washroom surveyed is located in the female ward.
- There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
- This washroom is female.
- There is written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
- The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards.
- The door(s) does not/do not have a lock.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
- The dimensions of the washroom are 270cm x 350cm (8ft 10in x 11ft 6in).
- The washroom does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is not an emergency pull cord alarm.
- There is not 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 sensor. 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 88cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the towel dispenser is 138cm.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- The washroom has a non-slip floor.
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Toilet Details
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- 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 57cm.
- 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 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 100cm.
- There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
- There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
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Shower Details
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The shower head height is fixed.
- The shower control type is push.
- There is no seat for the shower.
- There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
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Bath Details
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- There is a bath.
- The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 56cm (1ft 10in).
- The bath is not height adjustable.
- The bath tap type is push. It is not a mixer tap.
- There is not a shower over/for the bath.
- There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the bath.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) 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 colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Washroom (Bath)
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Washroom Details
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- The washroom surveyed has a bath and a wash basin.
- There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
- The washroom surveyed is located in the female ward.
- There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
- This washroom is female.
- There is 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the washroom are 165cm x 200cm (5ft 5in x 6ft 7in).
- The washroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is not an emergency pull cord alarm.
- There is not 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin is 79cm.
- There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
- The tap type is sensor. It is not 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 100cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the towel dispenser is 135cm.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- The washroom does not have a non-slip floor.
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Toilet Details
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- There is a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
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Bath Details
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- There is a bath.
- The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 56cm (1ft 10in).
- The bath is not height adjustable.
- The bath tap type is push. It is not a mixer tap.
- There is a shower over/for the bath.
- The shower head height is fixed.
- There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the bath.
- A bath hoist is not available.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There is a push button emergency alarm 120cm from the floor.
Washroom (Ensuite)
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Washroom Details
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- The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
- There is/are 19 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
- The washroom surveyed is located in the side rooms.
- There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
- This washroom is female.
- There is no additional signage on or near the washroom door.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the washroom are 153cm x 270cm (5ft x 8ft 10in).
- The washroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is not an emergency pull cord alarm.
- There is not 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin is 93cm.
- There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
- The tap type is sensor. It is not 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 120cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the towel dispenser is 160cm.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- Disposal facilities are not available.
- The washroom has a non-slip floor.
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Toilet Details
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- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
- The toilet has a wall which can act as a 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 182cm.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
- There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the toilet.
- 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 shelf next to the toilet.
- There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
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Shower Details
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower head height is fixed.
- The shower control type is push.
- There is no seat for the shower.
- There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Related Access Guides
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