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Getting To (Children's Inpatients/Children's Ward)

• This route starts at the Main Atrium Entrance Blue Badge parking.
• The most accessible route from here has step-free level access.
• This route also has a dropped kerb with tactile paving.
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• Access to this ward is via the Main Entrance.
• There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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• This ward is located on the first floor of the Children's Centre.
• The ward is approximately 33m from the Outpatients Block Lifts.
• Enter the hospital through the Main Entrance.
• Go through the atrium and turn left to the Outpatients Block Lifts.
• Take a lift to the first floor.
• Exit the lift and head diagonally to the right, taking the elevated walkway leading towards the Children's Centre.
• The entrance to the Children's Centre is diagonally to the right.
• Children's Inpatients/Children's Ward is located directly beyond the Children's Centre entrance.
• This route to the ward has a lift.
• There are no doors to open along this route.
• The flooring is shiny along this route.
• There are resting areas along this route to the ward.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Dementia-friendly signage is not provided.
• The following toilet facilities are available along the route: standard toilets.
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Parking (Main Atrium Entrance Blue Badge Parking and Drop Off)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front of the Main Atrium Entrance.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 14 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 460cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 15m from the Main Atrium Entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has very easy slopes.
  • There is a dropped kerb with 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 all users.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located on the left leading up to the Main Atrium Entrance, and in front of the Main Atrium Entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.
  • The maximum stay for drop-off is 20 minutes.

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Entrance (Main Atrium Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the main hospital building.
• The entrance area is not 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 are double automatic doors.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 188cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 192cm.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• This entrance brings you into the ground floor of the Main Block, into the Atrium.

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Lift (Outpatients Block Lift)

• The lift surveyed is located ahead from the Main Atrium Entrance, then to the left after the reception desk.
• The distance from the Main Atrium Entrance is 20m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 1250kg.
  • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
  • None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 112cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 183cm (width) x 139cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
  • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
  • None of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities and a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

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Entrance (Children's Centre)

• This entrance is located on the first floor of the Outpatients Block.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is an intercom at a height of 152cm.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 170cm.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• There is a second set of double manual doors.
• The doors open towards you.
• The doors require effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 172cm.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.

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Ward (Children's Inpatients/Children's Ward)

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• Ward Information View
  • This is a paediatric ward.
  • This is a shared ward.
  • The ward includes side rooms, bays and consultation rooms.
• Location and Access View
  • There is step-free level access into this ward.
  • The ward is open plan, located within the Children's Centre.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• Reception / Nurses' Station View
  • The height of the reception desk is 124cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • The reception has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Facilities and Services View
  • Seating available on the ward includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and stools.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is a relatives' room for the ward.
• Visiting Hours View
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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Children's Inpatients/Children's Ward)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • Toilets with adaptations are not available.
  • Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located ahead and on the left, opposite the ward reception desk as you enter the Children's Inpatients/Children's Ward.
• Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the bathroom with adaptations containing the bath.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The washroom facilities with adaptations are located within Bay 1; within Bay 2; at the rear of the ward, to the left and then to the right beyond the reception desk as you enter; between side rooms 13 and 16; between side rooms 18 and 19; and within side rooms 13, 18, 19, 23, 24, 29 and 30.

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Reception (Children's Inpatients/Children's Ward)

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• Location View
  • The reception is located ahead and on the left as you enter Children's Inpatients/Children's Ward.
  • The distance from the Children's Inpatients/Children's Ward entrance is 21m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access to the reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 119cm.
  • 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 which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is some 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.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Treatment Room C)

• The room surveyed was Treatment Room C.
• The room is located at the far end of the ward, to the left and then to the right after the reception desk.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• Doors are held 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.
• There is a locked extension leaf.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• 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 shiny.
• The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 190cm.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
• 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, with unshaded light sources.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Room (Parents' Coffee Room)

• The room is located straight ahead and then diagonally to the left as you enter the Children's Inpatients/Children's Ward.
• The distance from the Children's Inpatients/Children's Ward entrance is 24m.
• 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 an entry system at a height of 152cm.
• There are double manual doors.
• The doors open away from you.
• The doors require effort to open.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The width of the opening is 76cm.
• The doors have 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 shiny.
• The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this room includes: tables and coffee tables.
• None of the tables are fixed.
• The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles, a vending machine, a water dispenser and a wash basin.
• There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the time of day.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• The room contains a kitchenette with a fridge, microwave, boiling water tap and sink.
• The worktop height is 94cm, with a clear knee recess of 90cm.

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Room (Day Room - The Closet)

• The room is located at the rear of the ward, to the left and then to the right after the reception desk.
• The distance from the Children's Inpatients/Children's Ward entrance is 48m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• Doors are held 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 an entry system at a height of 119cm.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door is easy to open.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• The door has a high colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
• Furniture available in this room includes: tables and 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 television with subtitles and a play area.
• There may be background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (Bed 29)

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• Bedroom Access View
  • The bedroom surveyed is located ahead, to the right and then on the left hand side of the corridor as you enter Children's Inpatients/Children's Ward.
  • The distance from the Children's Inpatients/Children's Ward entrance is 45m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is written text and numbered 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.
• Bedroom Features View
  • The bedroom has a single bed.
  • The bed is height adjustable.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space next to the bed.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in the bedroom includes: an armchair.
  • The bedroom has a ceiling tracking hoist.
  • The hoist accesses the bed.
  • The following is also available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets and TV with subtitles.
  • There is a push button emergency alarm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
• Ensuite Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens both ways and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 64cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the ensuite are 189cm (width) x 133cm (depth).
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
  • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the right as you face the toilet.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 44cm 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 low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 89cm 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 80cm from the floor.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • 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 95cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a pedal 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.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser is 125cm from the floor.
  • The ensuite has a bath with an overhead shower.
  • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 56cm.
  • The bath has twist/turn mixer controls.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There are vertical and horizontal grab rails for use in the bath and shower.

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Bedroom with Adaptations (Bed 32)

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• Bedroom Access View
  • The bedroom surveyed is located ahead, to the right and then immediately on the left as you enter Children's Inpatients/Children's Ward, opposite Workstation A.
  • The distance from the Children's Inpatients/Children's Ward entrance is 30m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is written text and numbered 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 88cm.
• Bedroom Features View
  • The bedroom has a single bed.
  • The bed is height adjustable.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space next to the bed.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in the bedroom includes: a chair with armrests and a chair without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the bedroom includes: a height adjustable desk.
  • The following is also available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets and TV with subtitles.
  • There is a push button emergency alarm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.

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Bathroom with Adaptations (Toilet and Bath)

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• Location and Access View
  • The bathroom surveyed is located at the rear of the Children's Inpatients/Children's Ward, to the left and then to the right after the reception desk.
  • The distance from the Children's Inpatients/Children's Ward entrance is 66m.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom room 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 pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens both ways and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 379cm (width) x 288cm (depth).
  • There is not 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 73cm (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 no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 87cm 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 80cm from the floor.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 97cm 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 low colour contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 124cm 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 long mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The bathroom has a nappy/incontinence items bin, a sanitary bin and a clinical waste bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • 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 and unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • The bathroom has a height adjustable bath.
  • The bath has twist/turn mixer controls.
  • The facility has a changing bench that is height adjustable and is 140cm in length.
  • There is a ceiling track hoist which accesses all areas.

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Bathroom with Adaptations (Toilet and Shower)

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• Location and Access View
  • The bathroom surveyed is located at the rear of the Children's Inpatients/Children's Ward, to the left and then to the right after the reception desk.
  • The distance from the Children's Inpatients/Children's Ward entrance is 75m.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom room 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 pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens both ways and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 64cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 233cm (width) x 179cm (depth).
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
  • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the left as you face the toilet.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 82cm 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 80cm from the floor.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • 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 97cm 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 low colour contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 126cm 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 bathroom has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary 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 not 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 47cm 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, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.