Access Guide
Introduction
- The Fougere Ward is located within the grounds of the hospital, just off Rue Ronde.
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.
- There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 140cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 140cm.
Counter
- The Ward Reception is located ahead as you enter.
- The counter is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the entrance.
- The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to the counter.
- The lighting levels at the counter are bright.
- The height of the counter is high (110cm+).
- There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Ward
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Ward Information
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- This is a/an Dementia ward.
- This is a shared ward.
- There is/are 20 side room(s) available.
- There is/are 20 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) away from you (push).
- 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 flooring on the ward with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Reception/Nurses' Station
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- The height of the Nurses' Station desk is 73cm.
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Relatives' Room
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- There is not a relatives room for the ward.
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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 the bed and the toilet.
- 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 toilet and a ceiling tracking hoist.
- 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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- The ward does 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 (Bath)
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Washroom Details
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- The washroom surveyed has a height adjustable bath.
- There is/are 2 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
- There is/are also 1 washroom(s) which has/have a height adjustable bath and a toilet.
- The washroom surveyed is located at the rear of the corridors.
- There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
- This is a shared washroom.
- There is no additional signage on or near the washroom door.
- The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards and outwards.
- The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
- The door(s) is/are heavy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the washroom are 335cm x 400cm (10ft 12in x 13ft 1in).
- 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 not a coat hook in the washroom.
- 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 80cm.
- There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
- 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 110cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the towel dispenser is 130cm.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- The washroom has a non-slip floor.
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Toilet Details
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- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- The toilet has a wall 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 75cm.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
- There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the toilet.
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
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Bath Details
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- The bath is height adjustable.
- The bath tap type is twist/turn. It is a mixer tap.
- There is a shower over/for the bath.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- There are not wall-mounted grab rails available.
- A bath hoist is available.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the bath wall-mounted grab rails and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Washroom (Shower)
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Washroom Details
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- The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower.
- There is/are 2 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
- There is/are also 1 washroom(s) which has/have a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
- The washroom surveyed is located to the rear of the ward.
- There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
- This is a shared washroom.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the washroom door.
- The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards and outwards.
- The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
- The door(s) is/are heavy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the washroom are 320cm x 290cm (10ft 6in x 9ft 6in).
- 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 not a coat hook in the washroom.
- 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 80cm.
- There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
- 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 110cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the towel dispenser is 130cm.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- The washroom has a non-slip floor.
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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 wall which can act as a back rest.
- 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 180cm.
- The lateral transfer space on the right is 70cm.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
- There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the toilet.
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- There is 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 not 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 high.
- The colour contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
- 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 next to the patients lounge.
- 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 inwards and outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The door is light.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 230cm x 240cm (7ft 7in x 7ft 10in).
- 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 115cm.
- The lateral transfer space on the right is 80cm.
- 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 not an emergency alarm.
- 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 a standard shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is between 90cm and 100cm.
- There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
- There is not a mirror.
- The toilet has a wall which acts as 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
- The tap type is lever.
- There 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 110cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- 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 fair.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is fair.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
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.