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Ron Johnson Ward

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, 369 Fulham Road, Chelsea, London, SW10 9NH

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Getting To (Ron Johnson Ward)

  • Ron Johnson Ward.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge bays in the underground car park has step-free level access.
  • Access to the Ron Johnson Ward is via the underground car park to lift A entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • The Ron Johnson Ward is located on level 2.
  • The Ron Johnson Ward is approximately 8m from the lift bank C.
  • From the underground car park, take the lift to the ground floor.
  • As you exit the lift, turn right and follow the corridor until you reach lift bank C.
  • Take the lift to level 2.
  • As you exit the lift, the entrance to the Ron Johnson Ward is on the left.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
  • Some flooring along the route is shiny and patterned.
  • There are resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a changing places facility, standard toilets and a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer).
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Hospital Parking (Underground)

  • 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.

Entrance (Car Park to Lift A and Stairs 1)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the basement at the rear of the underground car park.
    • 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 108cm (3ft 7in).
    • There is a door release button when exiting.
    • The height of the door release button is 113cm (3ft 8in).
    • Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 172cm.
  • Comments View
    • There is fixed bench seating to the left of the entrance (photograph 6) and fixed bench seating beyond the entrance in the lift lobby (photograph 7).

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.

Entrance (Ron Johnson Ward)

  • This entrance is located on level 2.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 151cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 127cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 178cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 119cm.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open away from you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 115cm.
  • The width of the opening is 180cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 115cm.

Ward (Ron Johnson Ward)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is an HIV and oncology ward.
    • This is a shared ward.
    • There are 19 side rooms available.
    • There are 19 beds in total on the ward.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is step-free level access into this ward.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Reception / Nurses' Station View
    • The height of the desk is 110cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
    • The desk has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available on the ward includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas, riser recliner chairs and stools.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The hoist is mobile.
    • There is a relatives' room for the ward.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: washrooms.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations for visitors is located on the ground floor.
  • Visiting Hours View

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Ron Johnson Ward)

Room (Handover Room)

  • Room 22.
  • The room is located along the ward corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: an adjustable height bed and height adjustable tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a wash basin.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Room (The Conservatory)

  • The room is located opposite the reception desk.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, stools, armchairs, sofas and benches.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables, height adjustable tables, tables and treatment tables/beds.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.