Access Guide
Introduction
- The Brock Ward is located on Level 2 of the Main Hospital Building.
Opening Times (Visiting Hours)
- Monday 15:00 - 17:00.
- Monday 18:30 - 20:00.
- Tuesday 15:00 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 18:30 - 20:00.
- Wednesday 18:30 - 20:00.
- Wednesday 15:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 18:30 - 20:00.
- Thursday 15:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 18:30 - 20:00.
- Friday 15:00 - 17:00.
- Saturday 15:00 - 17:00.
- Saturday 18:30 - 20:00.
- Sunday 15:00 - 17:00.
- Sunday 18:30 - 20:00.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 470cm x 470cm (15ft 5in x 15ft 5in).
- The nearest designated bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the Bulstrode Entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Bulstrode 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 slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located immediately outside the Bulstrode Entrance.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- There is tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
Outside Access (Bulstrode Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the main building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in) wide.
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Comments
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- This entrance gives access to level 2 of the main building.
- Manual wheelchairs are available to transfer patients.
Ward
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Ward Information
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- This is a/an acute medicine ward.
- This is a shared ward.
- There is/are 3 bay(s) available.
- There is/are 12 side room(s) available.
- There is/are 24 bed(s) on this ward in total.
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Ward Access
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- There is a/are door(s) leading into the ward.
- The door(s) open(s) both ways.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).
- 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 with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Reception/Nurses' Station
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- The height of the Nurses' Station desk is 115cm.
- There is a lowered section.
- There is not a hearing assistance system available at the desk.
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Relatives' Room
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- 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 a/are chair(s) with armrests available within the relatives room.
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Example Side Room
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- There are multiple side rooms available with accessible ensuites.
- The side room surveyed does have an accessible ensuite.
- The width of the door opening into the side room is over 75cm.
- The side room surveyed does have a ceiling track hoist.
- The hoist covers all areas.
- There is sufficient space next to the bed for a mobile hoist to operate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre around the bed.
- Bedside storage is available.
- The colour contrast between the walls and the floor in the side room is high.
- The lighting levels in the side room are bright.
- The width of the door opening into the ensuite is over 75cm.
- There is a clear unobstructed turning space within the ensuite.
- The fixtures/facilities available in the ensuite include; a wheel in shower and a toilet.
- The colour contrast between the walls and the floor in the ensuite is high.
- The lighting levels in the ensuite are bright.
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Ward Features and Patient Facilities
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- A hearing assistance system is available on the ward.
- The ward does not play background music.
- There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
- A mobile hoist is available on the ward.
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Visitor Facilities
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- There are no accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
- There are no standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
Washroom
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Washroom Details
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- The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
- There is/are 3 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
- The washroom surveyed is located in each bed bay area.
- There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
- This is a male washroom.
- The washroom is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the washroom door.
- The washroom door(s) open(s) outwards.
- The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
- The door(s) is/are light to open.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the washroom are 235cm x 250cm (7ft 9in x 8ft 2in).
- The washroom does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
- There is a/are coat hook(s) 160cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin is 85cm.
- As you face the wash basin the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- The tap type is lever. It is not a mixer tap.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 105cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the towel dispenser is 125cm.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- The washroom has a non-slip floor.
- The washroom surveyed does not have a ceiling tracking hoist.
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Toilet Details
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- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- The toilet has a covered cistern which can act as a back rest.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 155cm.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 45cm.
- There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
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Shower Details
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The shower control type is twist/turn.
- A shower chair is available.
- There are wall-mounted grab rails available.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is good.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The colour contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is good.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The accessible toilet surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- This accessible toilet is located in the bed bays.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The door is light.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 220cm (6ft 7in x 7ft 3in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm in front of the seat.
- The toilet has a non slip floor.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
- The lateral transfer space on the left is 100cm.
- The lateral transfer space on the right is 87cm.
- There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
- There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are clinical waste disposal units.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is not a standard shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
- 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 backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
- 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).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 110cm.
- 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 125cm (4ft 1in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are available in different languages.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- There is not a dog toilet or toileting area.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service can be requested.