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Introduction

The Intensive Care Unit is located on Level 3 of the Main Hospital Building.

Location

There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Parking

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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 6 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 340cm x 420cm (11ft 2in x 13ft 9in).
The nearest designated bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the 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 slopes/ramps.
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.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the main building.
The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main door(s) open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 106cm (3ft 6in) wide.

Second set of doors View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open automatically (towards you).
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
Comments View
- This entrance gives access to level 1 of the main building.
- Manual wheelchairs are available to transfer patients.

Other Floors

Steps View
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1-2-3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are medium.

Lift

There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located to the left as you enter.
The lift is 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1-2-3.
The clear door width is 130cm (4ft 3in).
The dimensions of the lift are 148cm x 270cm (4ft 10in x 8ft 10in).
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.

Waiting Room / Area

There is a waiting room / area.
There is level access into the waiting room / area.
There is a/are door(s) into the waiting room / area.
The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
The door(s) is/are single width.
The door(s) is/are heavy.
The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
Some chairs are permanently fixed.
Some chairs with armrests are available.
No tables are permanently fixed.
Announcements are in person.
The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
There is not a television.
Vending machines are not available.
A water dispenser is not 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.

Ward

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Ward Information View
- This is a/an Intensive Care ward.
- This is a shared ward.
- There is/are 5 bay(s) available.
- There is/are 2 side room(s) available.
- There is/are 7 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 double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).
- 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.
Relatives' Room View
- There is not a relatives room for the ward.
Example Side Room View
- There are multiple side rooms available with accessible ensuites.
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 available on the ward.
Visitor Facilities View
- There are no accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
- There are no standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
Comments View
- All side rooms were occupied at the time of the survey.

Accessible Toilet(s)

There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.

Location and Access View
- The accessible toilet surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the unit.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- 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.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The door is light.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 180cm (5ft 5in x 5ft 11in).
- The accessible toilet does not 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 the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- 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 fully functional.
- 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).
Position of Fixtures View
- There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- 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 not a mirror.
- The toilet has a wall which acts as a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
- 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- 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 toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.