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Inpatients - Irvine Unit

Bexhill Hospital, Holliers Hill, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2DZ

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Getting To (Inpatients)

  • The most accessible route from the Irvine Unit Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope, uneven surfaces and a dropped kerb.
  • Access to Inpatients is via the Irvine Unit entrance.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • Inpatients is located through the Irvine Unit entrance lobby and to the left.
  • Inpatients is approximately 10m from the Irvine Unit entrance.
  • Enter via the Irvine Unit entrance.
  • Proceed ahead through the entrance lobby, then turn left.
  • The entrance to Inpatients is ahead.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring along the route is shiny.
  • There are resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a toilet with adaptations (with right hand transfer).
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Parking (Irvine Unit)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the Irvine Unit.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 226cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 76cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 10m from the Irvine Unit entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope and uneven surfaces.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located in front of the Irvine Unit entrance.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

Entrance (Irvine Unit)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Irvine Unit.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a buzzer at a height of 100cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 100cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 133cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 132cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 129cm.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 189cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.

Ward (Irvine Unit Inpatients)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is a rehabilitation ward.
    • This is a shared ward.
    • There are 7 bays available.
    • There are 12 side rooms available.
    • There are 20+ beds in total on the ward.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this ward.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding and dementia-friendly signage is provided.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Reception / Nurses' Station View
    • The height of the desk is 72cm.
    • The desk has glazed screens.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available on the ward includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and armchairs.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The hoist is mobile.
    • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations and washrooms.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations for visitors is located to the right from the Irvine Unit entrance.
  • Visiting Hours View

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Irvine Unit Inpatients)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 5 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located opposite Bluebell Rooms 1-3, Bluebell Room 6, Blossom Room 7, Daisy Bay, Tulip Bay and Lavender Bay.
    • The toilets with adaptations have a transfer space on both sides.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The washroom facilities which have adaptations are located by Blossom Room 7, Blossom Room 9, Snowdrop Rooms 10 and 11, and opposite Primrose Bay and Lavender Bay.

Lounge (Main Lounge)

  • The lounge is located along the main ward corridor, by the ward reception.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 136cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: tables.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lounge (Hub)

  • The lounge is located at the end of the ward corridor.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • The width of the opening is 139cm.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: armchairs.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is no TV.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Lounge (Conservatory)

  • The lounge is located at the end of the ward corridor, towards the rear of the Irvine Unit.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request .
  • The doors open inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: tables.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is no TV.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Seating Area (Outside Seating)

  • Location and Access View
    • The outdoor seating is located at the rear of the Irvine Unit, accessible from the conservatory.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free access via slope into this area.
    • The slope has a slight gradient.
    • The slope is immediately outside the doors.
    • There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
    • The doors open away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 146cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • Some of the seating area is covered.
    • 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.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and picnic tables.
    • Some chairs are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.

Outdoor Spaces (Garden)

  • The following is available in this area: formal gardens.
  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac and grass.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Shower Room)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located to the right of the ward reception desk, by Blossom Room 7.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens by sliding and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 92cm.
    • 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 bathroom are 345cm (width) x 287cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however the left side is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space on the left is 200cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • The lateral transfer space on the right is 96cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the right transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 69cm 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 rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 103cm 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 95cm 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 pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 161cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual 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 (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 51cm from the floor.
    • There is a grab rail and a dropdown rail for the shower.
    • The shower grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The shower dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.

Toilet with Adaptations (Transfer Both Sides)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located opposite Bluebell Rooms 1 to 3.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens by sliding and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 92cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 275cm (width) x 275cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however the right side is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space on the left is 117cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • The lateral transfer space on the right is 126cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush on the right transfer side.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 51cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 109cm 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 119cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a pedal bin and 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.
    • The wash basin is height adjustable.