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Getting To The Hospital (Chelsea and Westminster Hospital)

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• By Road View
  • Chelsea and Westminster Hospital is situated to the south of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The hospital is located along Fulham Road. The postcode to use for the Sat-Nav is SW10 9NH.
  • The hospital has an underground public car park which is accessed via Nightingale Place to the left hand side of the hospital which is located just off Fulham Road. There are 17 Blue Badge bays located within the car park. These are available free of charge to drivers who have a hospital appointment and are displaying a valid Blue Badge in their vehicle. The bays are located near to the car park lifts.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stops (Stop HA and HF) are located on either side of Fulham Road and are approximately 50 yards from the hospital. The 14, 211 and 414 services stop here.
  • There is not an onsite bus stop.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is West Brompton. The hospital is 0.8 miles (17 min walk) from the train station via Lillie Road, Finborough Road and Fulham Road.
• By Underground View
  • The nearest underground station to the hospital is Fulham Broadway. The hospital is 0.7 miles (14 min walk) from the underground station via Fulham Road and is served by the District line.
    Other stations nearby include Earl's Court (0.8 miles away) and South Kensington (1.2 miles away), both of which are served by the District and Piccadilly lines. South Kensington is also served by the Circle line.
• Useful Links View
  • For the location of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital please see the link below.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For transport timetables and services please see the link below.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• To see the hospital map please click here (opens new tab).
• There is a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
• The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is located on the ground floor, behind the main reception desk.
• The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 020 3315 6727.
• The email address for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is [email protected].
• There are volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
• Volunteers can be found on the lower ground floor, in the office to the rear of the restaurant seating.
• Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: large print on request and different languages on request.
• There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
• The assistance dog toilet or toileting area is located on the ground floor of the hospital, by the car park.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the hospital.
• Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs, tri wheel walkers, walking frames, walking sticks, mobile hoists, hoist slings, adjustable beds and crutches.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact main reception, therapies, volunteers and the sight team.
• There is a Safe Place at this hospital which is located within the gardens on Level 3 and Level 5.
• There is a Changing Places facility at this hospital which is located on the ground floor, along the main corridor.

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Hospital Parking (Underground)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located to the left of the hospital via Nightingale Place.
  • The car park type is underground.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 195cm (6ft 5in).
  • The car park does have a barrier control system.
  • There is a touchscreen at the barrier.
  • The barrier controls/touchscreen can be reached from the car.
  • The car park surface is concrete.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 350cm x 450cm (11ft 6in x 14ft 9in).
  • There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point.
  • The drop-off point is located in front of the main hospital entrance.
  • There is not a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located at the entrance to the car park.
  • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located in the lift lobby of the car park.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
• Access to the Hospital View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The hospital entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is clearly signposted.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift lobby entrance.
• Comments View
  • Blue Badge holders with a hospital appointment may claim for free parking.

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Public Parking (Blue Badge Bays Only)

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• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • There is a/are clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Netherton Grove.
  • The dimensions of the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 210cm x 530cm.
  • There are not parking charges for the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is for 4 hours only.
• Comments View
  • There is no return permitted within 4 hours.

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Getting To (Mercury Ward)

• Mercury Ward is/are located on Level 1 of the main hospital building.
• Access to Mercury Ward is via the main hospital entrance.
• Enter the hospital via the main entrance and follow the corridor past the escalators and lift B until you reach Lift C. Take the lift up to Level 1, as you exit the lift turn left and the entrance to the Mercury Ward is directly ahead.
• There is step free access, via lift, to Mercury Ward.
• Mercury Ward is approximately 5m from the lift C.
• There is a/are manual, double door(s) which may be difficult to open between the Lift C and the department/service.
• 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 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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• Comments View
  • There is an alternative entrance from the car park in the basement to the ground floor of the hospital via Lift A. Please note that Lift A only has access to the basement, lower ground floor and the ground floor.

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Outside Access (Main Hospital Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Fulham Road, at the front of the hospital.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • 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 not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 116cm (3ft 10in).
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The automatic door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 141cm.
  • 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 automatic door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 142cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
• Comments View
  • The height of the push pad button to open the accessible door is 88cm.
  • There are two revolving doors either side of the accessible entrance.
  • The height of the button to slow down the revolving doors is 83cm from the floor.
  • There are free standing hand sanitisers beyond the revolving doors.
  • The height of the free standing hand sanitisers are 107cm.

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Lift (Lift C)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the centre of the hospital.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 48m (52yd 1ft) from the main hospital entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are Lower Ground, Ground, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 130cm.
• The dimensions of the lift are 134cm x 260cm.
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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Other Floors (Stairs 6)

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are Lower Ground, Ground, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • Access to stairs 3, 4, 5 and 7 is via key card only.

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Ward (Mercury Ward)

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• Ward Information View
  • This is a/an paediatric ward.
  • This is a shared ward.
  • There is/are 5 bay(s) available.
  • There is/are 11 side room(s) available.
  • There is/are 24 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) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 155cm (5ft 1in).
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 125cm (4ft 1in).
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 157cm (5ft 2in).
  • 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.
  • There is some flooring on the ward which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • There is pink fluorescent lighting throughout the ward.
• Reception/Nurses' Station View
  • The height of the Nurses' Station desk is 101cm.
  • There is not a lowered section.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available at the desk.
• Relatives' Room View
  • There is a relatives' room for the ward.
  • The width of the door opening into the relatives' room is over 75cm.
  • There is a clear turning space in the relatives' room.
  • There is a/are chair(s) with armrests available within the relatives' room.
• Example Side Room View
  • There are multiple side rooms available with accessible ensuites.
  • The side room surveyed does have 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 not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre around the bed.
  • Bedside storage is available.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and the floor in the side room is high.
  • The lighting levels in the side room are adjustable.
  • The width of the door opening into the ensuite is under 75cm.
  • There is not a clear unobstructed turning space within the ensuite.
  • The fixtures/facilities available in the ensuite include; a bath, a shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and the floor in the ensuite is medium.
  • The lighting levels in the ensuite are moderate to good.
• Ward Features and Patient Facilities View
  • 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.
  • There are washroom facilities for patients on the ward.
  • There are toilet facilities for patients on the ward.
• Visitor Facilities View
  • There are no accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
  • Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located within the patient toilets.
  • There are no standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
  • Standard toilet facilities for visitors are located within the patient toilets.
• Visiting Times View
  • There are set visiting times for the ward.
  • Visiting times are 10:00 to 21:00.
  • The visiting times are the same for each day.

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Reception (Ward Reception)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located immediately to the right as you enter the ward.
  • The reception point is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the ward 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 moderate to good.
  • The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+).
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Treatment Room)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Treatment Room.
• 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 a locked extension leaf.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• All chairs have 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 moderate to good.

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Day Room / Lounge Area (Parents Room)

• There is a day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is approximately 10m from the Mercury Ward entrance.
• There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is always open.
• There is a/are door(s) into the day room/lounge 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There are sofas and also a mixture of single seats with and without armrests.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 39cm (1ft 3in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Subtitles are not available.
• There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Family Room (Play Room)

• The family room is located to the left along the main corridor.
• There is step-free access to the family room.
• The family room is clearly signed.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) for the room is/are not push pad activated.
• The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
• The door(s) has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
• The width of the door opening is 98cm.
• The type of flooring in the place of worship/room is vinyl/laminate.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the family room.
• There are chairs without armrests.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a refreshment counter.
• There is a sink.
• The wash basin tap type is lever.
• There is a television.
• Subtitles are available.
• Vending machines are not available.
• There is not a water dispenser available.
• There is a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• Background music is not played in the room.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels in the room are moderate to good.

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Washroom (Cubicle 1 - Ensuite)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a shower, a bath, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • There is/are 11 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
  • The washroom surveyed is located within Cubicle 1.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
  • This washroom is shared.
  • There is 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 is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 166cm x 135cm (5ft 5in x 4ft 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 out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s) 164cm from the floor.
  • 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 78cm.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
  • The tap type is push button. 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 136cm.
  • 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 pedal bin disposal units.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet has a wall which can act as a back rest.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • There is a flush.
  • 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 95cm.
  • There is a shelf next to the toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 118cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
• Shower Details View
  • There is not a wheel in shower.
• Bath Details View
  • There is a bath.
  • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 57cm (1ft 10in).
  • The bath is not height adjustable.
  • The bath tap type is lever. It is not a mixer tap.
  • There is a shower over/for the bath.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the bath.
  • A bath hoist is not available.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is low.
  • The visual contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is low.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
  • The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is medium.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Washroom (Ward Corridor - Assisted Shower)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
  • There is/are also 3 washroom(s) which has/have a shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • The washroom surveyed is located along the ward corridor, opposite beds 10 and 11.
  • There is ramped/sloped access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
  • This washroom is shared.
  • There is 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 is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 234cm x 384cm (7ft 8in x 12ft 7in).
  • 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 not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s) 156cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is 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 74cm.
  • 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 134cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 139cm.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet has a lid obstructing the back rest/cistern/wall.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 186cm.
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 123cm.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the toilet.
  • 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 82cm.
  • 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 lever.
  • A shower chair is available.
  • There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is medium.
  • The visual contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is low.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is a steep short slope into the washroom.

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Washroom (Ward Corridor - Bathroom 2)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a bath, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • There is/are 2 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
  • The washroom surveyed is located along ward corridor to the left, next to Cubicle 7.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
  • This washroom is shared.
  • 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 is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 171cm x 144cm (5ft 7in x 4ft 9in).
  • 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 not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s) 164cm from the floor.
  • 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 78cm.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
  • 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 136cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 134cm.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and clinical waste disposal units.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet has a wall which can act as a back rest.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • There is a flush.
  • 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 98cm.
  • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
• Bath Details View
  • 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 lever. It is a mixer tap.
  • There is not a shower over/for the bath.
  • There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the bath.
  • A bath hoist is not available.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is medium.
  • The visual contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is low.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
  • The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Washroom (Ward Corridor - Standard Shower)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • There is/are 2 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
  • There is/are also 1 washroom(s) which has/have a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • The washroom surveyed is located along the ward corridor, next to Cubicle 21.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
  • This washroom is shared.
  • There is 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 is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 166cm x 140cm (5ft 5in x 4ft 7in).
  • 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 not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s) 161cm from the floor.
  • 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 74cm.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
  • The tap type is twist/turn. 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 137cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 140cm.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet has a wall which can act as a back rest.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • There is a flush.
  • 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 80cm.
  • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • There is not 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 lever.
  • There is no seat for the shower.
  • There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
  • The shower cubicle is accessed via a deep step.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is low.
  • The visual contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is low.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
  • The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Changing Places facilities are located on the Ground Floor.
• Accessible toilet facilities are located on the Lower Ground Floor to the right of Lift A and to the left of Lift D, along the main corridor. They are also located on the Ground Floor along the main corridor.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on the Ground Floor, along the main corridor.
• Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the Ground Floor to the right of Lift A and along the main corridor. Further toilets are also located on the Lower Ground Floor next to Think Food restaurant.
• Parent and baby changing facilities are located on the Ground Floor along the main hospital corridor.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
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