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Acute Medical Unit (AMU)

Bassetlaw Hospital, Blyth Road, Worksop, S81 0BD

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Getting To (Acute Medical Unit - AMU)

  • This route starts at the Clinical Therapy - Blue Badge Parking.
  • The most accessible route from here has step-free level access.
  • This route also has uneven surfaces and a dropped kerb without tactile paving.
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  • Access to this ward is via the Clinical Therapy Entrance.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • This ward is located to the rear of the hospital on Level 2 of the Emergency Care block.
  • The ward is approximately 11m from the Acute Medical Unit Lift.
  • Enter via the Clinical Therapy Entrance and proceed ahead to Clinical Therapy - Lift 8.
  • Take a lift to Level 1.
  • Exit the lift and turn left.
  • Proceed along this corridor and turn right.
  • Follow this corridor to the end and the Acute Medical Unit lift is located on the right.
  • Take a lift to Level 2.
  • Exit the lift and turn right.
  • Continue ahead and the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) Entrance is located straight ahead.
  • This route to the ward has a lift.
  • There is a manual door along this route.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned along this route.
  • There are not resting areas along this route to the ward.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Dementia-friendly signage is not provided.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route: accessible toilet (with left hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Clinical Therapy - Blue Badge Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the left of the Clinical Therapy entrance.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 250cm (width) x 491cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 20m from the Clinical Therapy entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located in front of the Clinical Therapy entrance.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

Entrance (Clinical Therapy Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the north end of the hospital, leading from the Clinical Therapy - Blue Badge parking.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 163cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • 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 151cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • This entrance gives access to Level -1 of the hospital.

Lift (Clinical Therapy - Lift 8)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the left from the Clinical Therapy entrance.
  • The distance from the Clinical Therapy entrance is 9m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • Level -1, Level 0 and Level 1 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 2000kg.
    • 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 126cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 145cm (width) x 268cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a varying colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lift (Acute Medical Unit)

  • The lift surveyed is located on the main hospital corridor, to the right as you enter the hospital through the Outpatients entrance.
  • The distance from the Outpatients entrance is 77m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • Level 0 and Level 1 (signed as 1 and 2 within the lift) can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a medium 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 1600kg.
    • 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 118cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 136cm (width) x 237cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Ward (Acute Medical Unit - AMU)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is an acute medical unit.
    • This is a shared ward.
    • The ward includes side rooms and bays.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this ward.
    • There is an intercom at a height of 153cm.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The doors require effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 162cm.
    • The doors have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a switch to exit at a height of 125cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways and moveable physical obstructions.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Reception / Nurses' Station View
    • The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There is a mobile hoist on this ward.
    • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Acute Medical Unit)

Bathroom with Adaptations (Bay 1 - Toilet and Shower)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located to the rear of Bay 1, along the left side corridor.
    • The distance from the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) entrance is 13m.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 188cm (width) x 189cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 83cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 100cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the left side of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 80cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The bathroom has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 120cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
    • The emergency pull cord was broken at the time of survey.
    • The bathroom has a wheel in shower.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is a shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • There are no grab rails for the shower.
    • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The dropdown rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Shared)

  • The female and male standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located along the right side ward corridor.
  • The distance from the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) entrance is 14m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Hand drying facilities include: a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.