Access Guide
Getting To (Rehab 1)
- This route starts at the Rear Entrance Blue Badge Parking.
- The most accessible route from here has step-free level access.
- This route also has uneven surfaces.
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- Access to this ward is via the Rear Entrance.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- This ward is located on level 1 of the Fred and Ann Green Rehabilitation Centre.
- The ward is approximately 40m from the Rear Entrance.
- Enter via the Rear Entrance and proceed down the corridor ahead and to the right.
- Follow the corridor up the ramp and turn right.
- Go through the double doors and Rehab 1 is located straight ahead.
- This route to the ward has steep ramp.
- Doors are held open 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.
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Parking (Rear Entrance - Blue Badge Parking)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the rear of the Montagu Hospital, through Gate 4 and to the left, beyond the Out-Patients 3 building.
- 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 clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 236cm (width) x 493cm (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 23m from the rear entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope.
- This route has uneven surfaces.
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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 a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located in front of the rear entrance.
Entrance (Rear Entrance)
- This entrance is located to the rear of the Montagu Hospital, to the left as you enter the site through Gate 4, then straight ahead beyond the Out-Patients 3 building.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- The entrance area is not clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
- The ramp has a steep gradient.
- 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, which are push pad activated.
- The height of the push pad is 86cm.
- The doors open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 126cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a medium colour contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 83cm.
- This entrance gives access to Level 1 of the hospital.
Ward (Rehab 1)
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Ward Information
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- 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 154cm.
- 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.
- 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 may be background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
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Reception / Nurses' Station
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- The height of the reception desk is 93cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the desk.
- The reception has a television 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 a mobile hoist on this ward.
- There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Rehab 1)
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located on the ward corridor.
- The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
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Washroom and Shower Facilities
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- The washroom facilities with adaptations are located in each bay.
Bathroom with Adaptations (Toilet and Shower)
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Location and Access
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- The bathroom surveyed is located in Bay 6.
- 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 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 87cm.
- The door has a twist 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 219cm (width) x 232cm (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 140cm (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 a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is no dropdown grab rail for the toilet.
- 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 lever taps.
- The wash basin and taps 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 medium colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 106cm 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 medium colour contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 117cm 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 bathroom has 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 wheel in shower.
- There is 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 51cm from the floor.
- There is a grab rail for the shower.
- The grab rail for the shower has a high colour contrast.
- There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
Standard Toilet Facilities (Visitor Toilet)
- The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
- The toilet is located on the ward corridor.
- The distance from the Rehab 1 entrance is 8m.
- 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 written text signage on or near the door.
- 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 twist/turn taps.
- Hand drying facilities include: a wall mounted towel dispenser.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
