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Mexborough Elective Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence

Montagu Hospital, Adwick Road, Mexborough, S64 0AZ

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Getting To (Mexborough Elective Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence)

Parking (Mexborough Elective Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence - Blue Badge Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the right of the Mexborough Elective Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence Entrance, at the rear of the hospital.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 9 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 467cm (depth).
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 132cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 9m from the Mexborough Elective Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence Entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight slope.
    • This route has bollards.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • 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 directly outside the Mexborough Elective Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence Entrance, signed as 'Patient Pick Up Only'.
    • There is no dropped kerb from the drop-off point.

Ward (Mexborough Elective Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is an elective orthopaedic ward.
    • 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 access via a slope into this ward.
    • The slope has a slight gradient.
    • There is an intercom at a height of 142cm.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The doors require effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 148cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
    • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • There is a manual door along one of the circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include 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 92cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available on the ward includes: chairs with armrests.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
  • Visiting Hours View

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Mexborough Elective Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located within the bay at the rear of the ward.
    • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard washroom facilities are located within each of the side rooms.

Standard Bedroom and Ensuite (Bed 12)

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located along the main ward corridor, to the right.
    • The distance from the Mexborough Elective Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence Entrance is 7m.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • 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 78cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a single bed.
    • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space next to the bed.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available in the bedroom includes: a chair with armrests, a chair without armrests, an armchair and a stool.
    • Furniture available in the bedroom includes: a height adjustable desk.
    • The following is also available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets and TV with subtitles.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
    • The bed is height adjustable.
  • Ensuite Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • The ensuite door opens outwards 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.
  • Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the ensuite are 213cm (width) x 173cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 146cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • Additional features include: a mirror, a coat hook and an emergency alarm.
    • The ensuite has a waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • 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 ensuite has a wheel in shower.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There are no grab rails for the shower.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ward Bay Patient - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right as you enter the ward bay.
    • The distance from the Mexborough Elective Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence Entrance is 45m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly 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 79cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 248cm (width) x 210cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 117cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the non-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 49cm 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 103cm 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 77cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have 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 96cm 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 131cm 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 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.