Access Guide
Getting To (Trauma Ambulatory Care Unit)
- This route starts at the West entrance parking.
- The most accessible route from here has step-free access via slope.
- The slope gradient varies between slight and steep.
- This route also has uneven surfaces, bollards, a dropped kerb with tactile paving and a pedestrian crossing.
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- Access to this department is via the West entrance.
- There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- This department is located on Level 4 of the West Ward Block.
- The department is approximately 33m from the West Ward Block lifts.
- Enter the hospital via the West entrance and turn right.
- Proceed along the corridor and turn right.
- Continue ahead and the West Ward Block lift will be on the left.
- Take a lift to Level 4.
- Exit the lift and turn right.
- Continue ahead, then at the T-junction turn left.
- Continue straight ahead and the Trauma Ambulatory Care Unit is on the right.
- This route to the department 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 department.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia-friendly signage is not provided.
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Parking (West Entrance - Blue Badge Parking)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located between the Women's and Children's Hospital and the West Entrance to the West Ward Block.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 252cm (width) x 534cm (depth).
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
- The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
- The nearest designated bay is 27m from the West entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep slopes.
- This route has uneven surfaces, narrow walkways and 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 Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for 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 not a designated drop-off point available.
Entrance (West Entrance)
- This entrance is located opposite the Women's and Children's Hospital.
- The approach to the entrance has bollards.
- 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 ramp at the entrance.
- The ramp gradient varies between slight and steep.
- There are not any level resting areas along the ramp.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide.
- There are no handrails for the ramp.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 101cm.
- 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 100cm.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- This entrance gives access to Level 2 of the hospital.
Lift (West Ward Block)
- The lift surveyed is located ahead and to the right as you enter the West entrance.
- The distance from the West entrance is 49m.
- 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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- Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 can be accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a low 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 1820kg.
- The external lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
- The control buttons have a low 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 163cm (width) x 235cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
- The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
- The majority of the internal 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.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
Reception (Trauma Ambulatory Care Unit)
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Location
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- The reception is located on the right before the Trauma Ambulatory Care Unit entrance.
- The distance from the West Ward Block lifts is 31m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the reception 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 to the reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 120cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk (a writing shelf).
- The height of the lowered section is 79cm.
- The reception has screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
Ward (Trauma Ambulatory Care Unit)
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Ward Information
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- This is a trauma ambulatory care ward.
- This is a shared ward.
- The ward includes side rooms, bays and consultation rooms.
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Location and Access
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- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this ward.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors open towards you.
- The doors are easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 174cm.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There are no doors along circulation routes.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is not 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 94cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the desk.
- The reception has windows and 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 and chairs without armrests.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Trauma Ambulatory Care Unit)
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
- The toilets with adaptations are located along the Trauma Ambulatory Care Unit corridor.
- The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
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Washroom and Shower Facilities
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- The washroom facilities with adaptations are located along the Trauma Ambulatory Care Unit corridor.
Consultation / Medical Room (Assessment Room)
- The room surveyed was Assessment Room.
- The room is located on the Trauma Ambulatory Care Unit corridor.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to 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 single manual door.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 88cm.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
- 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.
- The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 175cm.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Bathroom with Adaptations (Assisted Bathroom)
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Location and Access
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- The bathroom surveyed is located on the Trauma Ambulatory Care Unit corridor.
- The most accessible route to the bathroom room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to 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 inwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 81cm.
- The door has a sliding bolt lock.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the bathroom are 222cm (width) x 383cm (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 a horizontal grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
- The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is no dropdown grab rail for the toilet.
- 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 high colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 81cm 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 84cm 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 95cm 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 132cm 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 bathroom has a pedal bin and a clinical waste 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 with an overhead shower.
- The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 55cm.
- The bath has twist/turn controls.
- There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
- The shower controls are lever mixer.
Toilet with Adaptations (Transfer Both Sides)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located on the Trauma Ambulatory Care Unit corridor.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to 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 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 71cm.
- 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 211cm (width) x 241cm (depth).
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however the right side is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space on the left is 100cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- The lateral transfer space on the right is 73cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the right transfer side.
- 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 high colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 42cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 74cm 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 84cm 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 medium colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 97cm 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 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 an unobstructed shelf.
- The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
- The cubicle has a pedal bin and a clinical waste 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.
