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Ward 2a Annex

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Great Western Road, Gloucester, GL1 3NN

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Getting To (Ward 2a Annex)

  • This route starts at the Tower Entrance Blue Badge Parking and Drop Off.
  • The most accessible route from here has step-free access via slope.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • This route also has a dropped kerb with tactile paving.
  • View further information about parking at the hospital (opens new tab).
  • Access to this ward is via the Tower entrance.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • This ward is located within ward 2a, on the second floor of the Tower Block.
  • The ward is approximately 6m from the Ward 2a entrance.
  • Enter the hospital via the Tower entrance and turn right.
  • Follow the corridor to the right of the Tower reception.
  • The Tower Block lifts are located at the end of the corridor.
  • Take a lift to the second floor.
  • Exit the lift and turn left.
  • Enter Ward 2a and continue ahead.
  • Ward 2a Annex is located on the right.
  • This route to the ward has a lift.
  • There is a manual door along this route.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned 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: accessible toilet (with left hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Tower Entrance Blue Badge Parking and Drop Off)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located either side of the Tower entrance.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 10 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
    • 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 Tower entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight slope.
    • 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 to the left of the Tower entrance Blue Badge bays.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.
    • The maximum stay for drop-off is 20 minutes.

Entrance (Tower Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on the right side of the Tower Block.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 118cm.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 127cm.
  • 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 are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 129cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • This entrance brings you onto the ground floor.

Lift (Tower Block Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the right from the Tower entrance, at the end of the corridor.
  • The distance from the Tower entrance is 35m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The ground to the tenth floor 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 2000kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 110cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 150cm (width) x 260cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and an intercom hearing assistance system.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.
    • The rightmost lift has a separate door to exit.
    • The two left hand lifts are smaller.

Entrance (Ward 2a)

  • This entrance is located on the second floor on the left as you exit the lift.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a buzzer at a height of 112cm.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors are easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 156cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.

Ward (Ward 2a Annex)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is a trauma and orthopaedics ward.
    • This is a shared ward.
    • The ward includes side rooms and bays.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this ward.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors open away from you.
    • The doors require effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 156cm.
    • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • 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.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Dementia-friendly signage is also provided.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Reception / Nurses' Station View
    • The height of the reception desk is 74cm.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available on the ward includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is a mobile hoist on this ward.
    • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
  • Visiting Hours View

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Ward 2a Annex)

Bathroom with Adaptations (Toilet and Shower Room)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located outside bay A.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom room has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens by sliding and has a medium colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 76cm.
    • The door has a 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 302cm (width) x 105cm (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 spatula 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 high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 112cm 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 78cm 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 119cm 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 125cm 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 no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The bathroom has a pedal 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.
    • 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 flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 44cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.