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Urgent Treatment Centre - Paediatric

Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HH

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Getting To (Urgent Treatment Centre - Paediatric)

Hospital Parking (Main Accessible Parking)

  • Parking View
    • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
    • The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
    • The car park is located to the right of the main hospital building.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 370cm x 470cm (12ft 2in x 15ft 5in).
    • There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
    • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point.
    • The drop-off point is located outside the main hospital entrance.
    • There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
    • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
  • Paying View
    • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment signs are located at the entrance to the car park, at the payment machines in the car park and throughout the car park.
    • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Payment machines are located at the front of the car park.
    • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
    • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
    • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
  • Access to the Hospital View
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.
    • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 70m (76yd 1ft) from the main hospital entrance.
  • Comments View
    • If the accessible car park is full Blue Badge holders can park in the main visitor car park or Old Bank Lane car park.

Entrance (Urgent Treatment Centre - Paediatric)

  • This entrance is located on the left side of the hospital.
  • 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 a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 144cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 147cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 140cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 108cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Department / Service (Urgent Treatment Centre - Paediatric)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Urgent Treatment Centre - Paediatric is located on the left side of the hospital.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 7 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations and standard toilets.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Urgent Treatment Centre - Paediatric)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located in the waiting area in reception.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a left hand transfer space.
    • The female step-free standard toilet facilities are located along the main department corridor.
    • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the waiting area in reception, along the main department corridor and in the observation/treatment room.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located at the end of the treatment corridor.

Reception (Urgent Treatment Centre - Paediatric)

  • The reception is located ahead as you enter through the Urgent Treatment Centre Paediatric department entrance.
  • The distance from the Urgent Treatment Centre - Paediatric entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 90cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
  • The reception has glazed screens.
  • There may be 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.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • Some seating is fixed.

Consultation / Medical Room (UCC Triage)

  • There are 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; UCC Triage.
  • The room is located opposite reception.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • 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 with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 194cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • Some furniture is fixed.
  • 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 Triage Room)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Paediatric Triage.
  • The room is located along the main treatment corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • Some furniture is fixed.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Consultation / Medical Room (Observation/Treatment Room)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Observation/Treatment Room.
  • The room is located on the right along the main treatment corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 127cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 196cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • 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.

Baby Change (Urgent Treatment Centre - Paediatric

  • The room surveyed is located at the end of the treatment corridor.
  • The distance from the Urgent Treatment Centre - Paediatric entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 81cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 94cm.
  • There is a toilet, a wash basin, a paper towel dispenser, an emergency alarm and a mirror in the room.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The room has a waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in the reception waiting area.
    • The distance from the Urgent Treatment Centre - Paediatric entrance is 14m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • 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 visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 201cm (width) x 217cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 131cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 105cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 121cm 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 clinical waste bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 143cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.