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Egerton Park Clinic - Community Paediatrics Parkview

Egerton Road, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex, TN39 3HL

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Overview (Community Paediatrics Parkview)

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Community Paediatrics Parkview)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the left from the Community Paediatrics Parkview entrance, off the waiting area.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located along the left hand clinic corridor and on the left.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the standard toilet, along the left hand clinic corridor and on the left.

Parking (Community Paediatrics Parkview)

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Egerton Road.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.

Access To (Community Paediatrics Parkview From Egerton Road)

  • The Egerton Park Clinic main entrance is located in Egerton Park, at a lower ground level than the on-street parking on Egerton Road. This is accessed via a gate to the right of the building and then a slope down to the entrance.
  • The distance from the Egerton Road Blue Badge parking is 10m.
  • The most accessible route has a steep ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
  • There is step-free level access at the gate on Egerton Road.
  • There is a single manual gate which is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 109cm.
  • The gate has a low visual contrast.
  • The slope beyond the gate down to the entrance has a steep gradient.
  • Alternatively, there is a slight slope into the park at the Wickham Avenue/Park Road corner, however this is at the other side of the park.

Entrance (Community Paediatrics Parkview)

  • This entrance is located through the gate to the right of the building and down the steep slope into the park.
  • 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 has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 5 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a buzzer at a height of 124cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 112cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 107cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Getting Around (Community Paediatrics Parkview)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Seating Area (Waiting Area)

  • Location and Access View
    • The waiting area is immediately ahead through the Community Paediatrics Parkview entrance.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Room (Quiet Room)

  • The room is located off the waiting room.
  • The distance from the Community Paediatrics Parkview entrance is 4m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly 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 width of the opening is 77cm.
  • 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.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • 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.
  • Announcements are in person.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Consultation / Medical Room (Weigh and Measure)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Weigh and Measure.
  • The room is located at the end of the left hand clinic corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • 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 124cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • 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 not 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: tables and desks.
  • The furniture is fixed.
  • 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.

Consultation / Medical Room (Consultation Room)

  • There are 6 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Room 3.
  • The room is located along the right hand clinic corridor, on the right.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 129cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • 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.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 180cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables, height adjustable tables and desks.
  • Some furniture is fixed.
  • 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.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left from the Community Paediatrics Parkview entrance, off the waiting area.
    • The distance from the Community Paediatrics Parkview entrance is 4m.
    • 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 width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 138cm (width) x 258cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 71cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the 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 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • 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 103cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm 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 96cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 83cm 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 are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is a second soap dispenser which cannot be reached from the toilet, at a height of 49cm.