Access Guide
Getting To (Bramble Children's Day Services)
- This route starts at the Multi-Storey Car Park.
- The most accessible route from here has step-free level access.
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- Access to this department is via the Main Entrance.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- This department is located on level 2 of the Lilac Zone.
- The department is approximately 85m from the Orange Zone Lifts.
- Enter the hospital via the main entrance and proceed straight ahead past the reception desk.
- Follow the main hospital corridor to the end and the Orange Zone lifts are located on the right.
- Take a lift to level 2.
- Exit the lift lobby and turn left and then turn right, proceed straight ahead entering the Lilac Zone.
- Follow this corridor and then turn right.
- Continue to the very end of this corridor, proceeding through the corridor entrance, and the entrance to Bramble Children's Day Services is located on the left.
- This route to the department has a lift.
- Doors are held open along this route.
- Some 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.
- The following toilet facilities are available along the route: accessible toilet (with left hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Entrance (Main Entrance)
- This entrance is located on the right side of the hospital building.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is an intercom at a height of 113cm.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 96cm.
- The width of the opening is 229cm.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- The second set of doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 187cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
- This entrance brings you into level 3 of the Blue Zone.
Lift (Orange Zone Lifts)
- The lift surveyed is located ahead, at the end of the corridor as you enter via the main entrance, on the right.
- The distance from the main entrance is 85m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- Level 2, level 3, level 4, level 5, level 6, level 7, level 8, level 9, level 10 and level 11 are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high visual contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 105cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 186cm (width) x 129cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
- The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
Entrance (Lilac Zone - Bramble and Bluebell Entrance)
- This entrance is located on level 2 of the Lilac Zone.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is an intercom at a height of 150cm.
- There is a single automatic door.
- The door opens by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 124cm.
- The door has a low colour contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 180cm.
Department Service (Bramble Children's Day Services)
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Location and Access
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- Bramble Children's Day Services is located on level 2 of the Lilac Zone.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is an intercom at a height of 118cm.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors open towards you.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 170cm.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There are no doors to open 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 background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
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Facilities and Services
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- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is a mobile hoist in this area.
Reception (Day Services Reception)
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Location
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- The reception is located ahead as you enter Bramble Children's Day Services.
- The distance from the Bramble Children's Day Services entrance is 5m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the reception 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 to the reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 72cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the desk.
- The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- 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 without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
Room (Playroom)
- The room is located at the end of the corridor that is to the right as you enter Bramble Children's Day Services.
- The distance from the Bramble Children's Day Services entrance is 12m.
- 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 no 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 requires effort to open.
- There is a locked extension leaf.
- The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
- Furniture available in this room includes: coffee tables.
- None of the tables are fixed.
- The surface height of the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm, a television with subtitles, a play area and a wash basin.
- There is background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Room (Sensory Room)
- The room is located at the rear of the playroom.
- The distance from the Bramble Children's Day Services entrance is 20m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is a manual door 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 towards you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- There is a locked extension leaf.
- The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
- The width of the opening is 88cm.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a play area.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Consultation / Medical Room (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Paediatric Psychology Service)
- The room surveyed was Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Paediatric Psychology Service.
- The room is located in the rear left corner of the Bramble Children's Day Services.
- 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 requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in this room includes: coffee tables and desks.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Consultation / Medical Room (Treatment Bay)
- The room surveyed was Treatment Bay.
- The room is located at the end of the corridor, that is to the right as you enter Bramble Children's Day Services.
- 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 no signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is an opening without doors.
- The width of the opening is 112cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some 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 176cm.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this room includes: tables, height adjustable tables and desks.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Consultation / Medical Room (Paediatric Consulting Room)
- The room surveyed was Paediatric Consulting Room.
- The room is located ahead and to the left as you enter the Bramble Children's Day Services.
- 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 requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 85cm.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some 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 179cm.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this room includes: tables and desks.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located in the rear left corner of the Bramble Children's Day Services.
- The distance from the Bramble Children's Day Services entrance is 15m.
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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 pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 83cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a low 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 162cm (width) x 208cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 90cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high 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 104cm 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 75cm from the floor.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a low 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 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 medium colour contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a push button emergency alarm.
- There is a long mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a sanitary bin, a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 95cm.
- 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.
