Access Guide
Getting To (CCU/Ward C2)
- This route starts at the Blue Badge bays in the main car park.
- The most accessible route from here has step-free access via slope.
- The slope has a steep gradient.
- This route also has bollards and a dropped kerb with tactile paving.
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- Access to this ward is via the main entrance.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- This ward is located on Level 2 of the hospital.
- The ward is approximately 35m from the centre lifts.
- Enter the hospital via the main entrance.
- Proceed straight ahead and turn right at the intersection, towards the centre lifts.
- Take a lift to Level 2.
- Exit the lift, turn left, continue along the corridor and the CCU/Ward C2 is located on the right.
- This route to the ward has a lift.
- Doors are held open along this route.
- The flooring is shiny along this route.
- There are 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 right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Main Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the front of Bassetlaw Hospital, facing Blyth Road, to the right and right again as you enter the site through Gate 1.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 7 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 250cm (width) x 490cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 96m from the main entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep slopes.
- This route has bollards.
- There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not all users.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located on the left as you enter the car park.
- There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.
Entrance (Main Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front of Bassetlaw Hospital, facing Blyth Road.
- The approach to the entrance has bollards.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is not 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 are double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 121cm.
- 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.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- This entrance gives access to Level 0 of the hospital.
Lift (Centre - Lifts 2 and 3)
- The lift surveyed is located in the centre of the hospital.
- The distance from the main entrance is 56m.
- 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
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- The Ground Floor, First Floor and Second Floor (G, 1 and 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 2100kg.
- 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 124cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 161cm (width) x 267cm (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 visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
Ward (CCU/Ward C2)
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Ward Information
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- This is a coronary care ward.
- This is a shared ward.
- The ward includes side rooms and bays.
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Location and Access
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- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this ward.
- There is an intercom at a height of 150cm.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors open towards you.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 168cm.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Doors are held open along circulation routes.
- The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
- The flooring is shiny.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia-friendly signage is also provided.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
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Reception / Nurses' Station
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- The height of the reception desk is 75cm.
- The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Facilities and Services
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- Seating available on the ward includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and stools.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is a mobile hoist on this ward.
- There is a relatives' room for the ward.
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Room (Relatives' Room)
- The room is located ahead and to the left as you enter the CCU/Ward C2.
- The distance from the CCU/Ward C2 entrance is 8m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a key pad at a height of 150cm.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Seating available in this room includes: armchairs and sofas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a water dispenser.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Toilet with Adaptations (Visitors Toilet - Left Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located ahead and on the left as you enter the CCU/Ward C2.
- The distance from the CCU/Ward C2 entrance is 10m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.
- The door has a sliding bolt lock.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 304cm (width) x 175cm (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 60cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on top of the cistern.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The dropdown grab rails have a medium colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 42cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- 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 102cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has lever taps.
- The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 82cm from the floor.
- There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 114cm 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 low colour contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 140cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a 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 cubicle has a pedal bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Toilet with Adaptations (Patient Toilet - No Transfer Space)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located on the left beyond Bay 2.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is written text and dementia friendly 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 75cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 114cm (width) x 201cm (depth).
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
- There is a lever flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the right as you face the toilet.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
- The dropdown grab rail has a varying colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 43cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- 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 87cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has twist/turn taps.
- The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 82cm from the floor.
- There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 111cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 115cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a pedal bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Bathroom with Adaptations (Toilet and Washroom - Bay 2)
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Location and Access
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- The bathroom surveyed is located opposite Bay 2.
- 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 and dementia friendly signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.
- The door has no lock.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the bathroom are 332cm (width) x 334cm (depth).
- There is 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 79cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on top of the cistern.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 41cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- 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 106cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has twist/turn taps.
- The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 82cm from the floor.
- There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 104cm 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 low colour contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 138cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a 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 pedal bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- The bathroom has a bath and a shower cubicle.
- The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 65cm.
- The bath has push controls.
- There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
- The shower controls are lever mixer.
- The shower cubicle is accessed via a steep slope.
There is a grab rail in the shower. .
