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Summary

• This is an inpatient unit property.
• Services within the building include: This is a female acute assessment ward.

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Getting Here (Salford Royal Hospital - Meadowbrook Unit)

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• By Road View
  • Take the M60 to junction 9 At junction 9, take the A5081 exit to Urmston/Trafford Park. At Lostock Circle take the Park Way/A5081. Use the right 2 lanes to stay on Park Way/A5081. Keep right to stay on Park Way/A5081. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Tenax Road/A576. At the next roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Centenary Way/A576. At the next roundabout, take the 3rd exit and stay on Centenary Way/A576. At the next roundabout, take the 1st exit and stay on Centenary Way/A576. At the next roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Gilda Brook Road/A576. Use the middle lane to bear right to stay on Gilda Brook Road/A576. Turn left onto Ladywell Roundabout. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit and stay on Ladywell Roundabout. Use the left lane to turn slightly right to stay on Ladywell Roundabout. Keep left to continue on Eccles New Road/A57. Turn left onto Stott Lane/A5185. The destination is on the left.
  • Paid blue badge parking is available in bays directly opposite the Meadowbrook Unit. Further paid blue badge and standard parking is available in the East Car Park on Stott Lane by the east access road. There are other car parks located around the hospital.
• By Bus View
  • Stop G is located on Stott Lane, on the same side of the road as the Hospital. Buses that stop here include the 29, 65, 68 and 484. Stop H is located on the opposite side of the Road Stott Lane. Busses that stop here include the 27, 29, 65 and 68.
• By Train View
  • The nearest railway station is Eccles Station. It is located approximately 700m from the Unit. The station is not step free.
• By Tram View
  • The nearest Metrolink Station to the Unit is Ladywell Metrolink Station. It is on the Ashton-Under-Lyne to Eccles Line. The station is located approximately 450m from the unit.
• Useful Links View
  • This is the link for Diamond Buses.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • This is the link for Arriva Bus.
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  • This is the link for Eccles Railway Station Accessibility.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • This is the link for Metrolink Ladywell Station.
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Getting Help and Assistance

• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request and different languages on request.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow to use around the building.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• Home visits services are not available.

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Parking (Meadowbrook Unit)

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is East Car Park.
  • The car park is located on the opposite side of Stott Lane.
  • Please click here for more information on parking.
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 360cm x 500cm (11ft 10in x 16ft 5in).
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located on the access road, opposite the unit.
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There are 11 Blue Badge bays on the access road directly opposite the unit between 15m and 25m from the Meadowbrook Main Entrance (shown in photographs 1 and 2).
  • The east car park is shown in photographs 3 to 7.
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Parking (Staff Car Park)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located directly in front of the unit.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 600cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 8in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Meadowbrook Unit Main Entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the Meadowbrook Unit Main Entrance.
  • 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 car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.

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Getting To (Keats Ward)

• The Keats Ward is/are located on the ground floor of the Meadowbrook Unit.
• Access to the Keats Ward is via the main entrance.
• Enter via the main entrance and go through the door immediately beyond the reception desk. Turn left and take the second corridor on the right. Continue through the door to the end of the corridor and the Keats Ward is located ahead.
• There is step free access to the Keats Ward.
• The Keats Ward is approximately 30m from the main entrance.
• There is a/are manual, heavy, single door(s) between the main entrance and the department/service.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

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Outside Access (Meadowbrook Unit)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front left of the unit.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 141cm (4ft 8in).
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.

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Reception (Meadowbrook Main Reception)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the left on entering the unit.
  • The reception point is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are no windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+).
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is not signed.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 13/08/2019.
  • The hearing loop was working at the time of testing.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are provided in the reception area.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
  • There is not a television.
  • Vending machines are available.
  • A water dispenser is available.
  • There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Ward (Keats)

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• Ward Information View
  • This is a/an acute ward.
  • This is a female ward.
  • There is/are 22 side room(s) available.
  • There is/are 22 bed(s) on this ward in total.
• Ward Access View
  • There is a/are door(s) leading into the ward.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 132cm (4ft 4in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • There is level access throughout the ward.
  • There is clear signage on the ward.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is some flooring on the ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Relatives' Room View
  • There is a relatives' room for the ward.
  • The width of the door opening into the relatives' room is over 75cm.
  • There is a clear turning space in the relatives' room.
  • There is not a/are not chair(s) with armrests available within the relatives' room.
• Ward Features and Patient Facilities View
  • A hearing assistance system is not available on the ward.
  • The ward does not play background music.
  • There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
  • A mobile hoist is not available on the ward.
  • There are accessible washroom facilities with wheel in showers and one with a bath for patients on the ward.
  • There are accessible toilet facilities for patients on the ward.
  • There are washrooms suitable for ambulant disabled patients available on the ward.
  • Toilets suitable for ambulant disabled patients are available on the ward.
• Visitor Facilities View
  • There are accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
  • Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located ahead and on the left as you enter the ward.
  • There are no standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
  • Standard toilet facilities for visitors are located by the Meadowbrook Unit Main Entrance.
• Visiting Times View
  • There are set visiting times for the ward.
  • Visiting times are 10.00 to 20.00.
  • Protected meal times are between 8.30 to 9.30 and 12.30 to 13.30 and 16.30 to 17.30.
• Comments View
  • There is a second entrance door with similar details following the first one forming an 'airlock' at the entrance.
  • The standard toilets on this guide are not on the ward itself. They are located by Meadowbrook Unit Main Entrance.

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Family Room (Quiet Room)

• The family room is located to the right on entering the ward.
• There is step-free access to the family room.
• The family room is clearly signed.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) for the room is/are not push pad activated.
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
• The width of the door opening is 66cm.
• The type of flooring in the place of worship/room is vinyl/laminate.
• There are chairs without armrests.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a refreshment counter.
• There is not a sink.
• There is not a television.
• Vending machines are not available.
• There is not a water dispenser available.
• There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• Background music is not played in the room.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels in the room are good.

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Family Room (Meadowbrook Unit)

• The family room is located ahead and to the right on entering the Meadowbrook Unit main entrance.
• There is step-free access to the family room.
• The family room is not clearly signed.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) for the room is/are not push pad activated.
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 82cm.
• The type of flooring in the place of worship/room is vinyl/laminate.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the family room.
• There are armchairs and sofas in the family room.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a refreshment counter.
• There is not a sink.
• There is not a television.
• Vending machines are not available.
• There is not a water dispenser available.
• There is a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• Background music is not played in the room.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels in the room are good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Keats Ward - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located ahead and on the left on entering ward.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the ward entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 225cm x 340cm (7ft 5in x 11ft 2in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 124cm (4ft 1in).
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is no dropdown rail.
  • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • There is a push button alarm in the toilet.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a wall which acts as a backrest.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 40cm (1ft 4in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 86cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Accessible Shower View
  • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is not a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head height is fixed.
  • The height of the shower head is 200cm (6ft 7in).
  • A shower chair is available.
  • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • There are not horizontal and/or dropdown rails available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • There is not a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • There is not an emergency alarm for the shower.
• Comments View
  • This toilet may be used by all visitors to the ward.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Visitors Toilet)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located to the right on entering the Meadowbrook Unit main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m from the Meadowbrook Unit main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 72cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.