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Getting To (Elgar Unit - Athelon Ward)

• The most accessible route from the Elgar Unit parking has slight ramps or slopes, a dropped kerb with tactile paving, bollards and a pedestrian crossing.
• Access to Elgar Unit - Athelon Ward is via the Elgar Unit - Main Entrance.
• There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
• Elgar Unit - Athelon Ward is located on the ground floor of the Elgar Unit.
• Elgar Unit - Athelon Ward is approximately 24m from the Elgar Unit - Main Entrance.
• Enter through the Elgar Unit - Main Entrance.
• Continue ahead through the reception area.
• Go through the double doors ahead and immediately turn right.
• Continue ahead along the slope.
• Athelon Ward is located straight ahead.
• Internally the most accessible route has a steep ramp or slope, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• Some flooring along the route is shiny.
• There are resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
• The following toilet facilities are available along the route; standard toilets.
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Parking (Elgar Unit)

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• Parking View
  • The venue does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located at the front of the Main Entrance.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does have a barrier control system.
  • Controls at the barrier are not within the range of 100cm to 110cm.
  • The barrier controls/touchscreen can be reached from the car.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 220cm x 460cm (7ft 2.61in x 15ft 1.1in).
  • There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There are additional car parks for staff and visitors.
  • There is the main hospital car park.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • 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 entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The surface on the approach to the entrance is paving slabs.
  • There is no tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 4m (10.16cm) from the Main Entrance.
  • There were no payment sign or payment meters at the time of survey. .

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Outside Access (Elgar Unit - Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Elgar Unit.
  • 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.
  • There are bollards outside this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 236cm.
  • The bollard(s) has/have a high visual contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 123cm (4ft).
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 152cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.

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Ward (Elgar Unit - Athelon Ward)

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• Ward Information View
  • This is an acute mental health ward for adults.
  • This is a shared ward.
  • There are 14 side rooms available.
  • There are 14 beds in total on the ward.
  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• Location and Access View
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this ward.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 133cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 124cm.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 166cm.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
• Facilities and Services View
  • Seating available on the ward includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and armchairs.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is a relatives' room for the ward.
  • The following facilities are available for patients: a standard toilet.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for visitors is located on the main corridor.
• Visiting Hours View
  • There are no set visiting times, please contact the ward in advance.
  • Protected meal times are between 08:00 - 09:00 for breakfast, 12:30 - 13:00 for lunch and 17:30-18:00 for dinner.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Elgar Unit - Athelon Ward)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the main ward foyer.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The washroom facilities which have adaptations are located on the ward corridor and in side room 1 and 10.
  • Standard washroom facilities are located in each side room .

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Room (Group Room)

• The room is located to the rear right of the ward.
• The distance from the Athelon Ward entrance is 16m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens both ways.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Room (Lounge)

• The room is located at the rear of the lounge.
• the Athelon Ward entrance
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door open both ways.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
• The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
• There may be background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Seating Area (Activity Lounge)

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• Location and Access View
  • The seating area is located at the rear left of the ward.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Exit (Courtyard - Activity Lounge)

• The exit area is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the exit.
• There are double manual doors at this exit, however one door is locked or bolted.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The doors require effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 73cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you exit.

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Outdoor Spaces (Courtyard - Activity Lounge)

• The following is available in this area: a courtyard and seating.
• Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac.
• There are footpaths in some areas.
• The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
• The paths have uneven surfaces.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Clinic)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Clinic.
• The room is located on the ward corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• The door opens both ways.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 83cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: height adjustable chairs.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Room (MDT Room)

• The room is located on the left when entering the ward.
• The distance from the Athelon Ward entrance is 10m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 115cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Room (Female Lounge)

• The room is located at the rear of the female corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens both ways.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 84cm.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 120cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• There are doors to the rear of the female lounge that provide access to the courtyard.

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Exit (Courtyard - Female Lounge)

• The exit area is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the exit.
• There are double manual doors at this exit.
• The doors open both ways.
• The doors require effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 156cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you exit.

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Outdoor Spaces (Female Lounge Courtyard)

• The following is available in this area: gardens.
• Additional facilities in this area include: a courtyard and seating.
• Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac.
• There are footpaths in some areas.
• The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the rear of the courtyard.
• There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
• The paths have uneven surfaces.

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Standard Bedroom and Ensuite (Bedroom 12)

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• Bedroom Access View
  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the male bed corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens both ways and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
• Bedroom Features View
  • The bedroom has a single bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 55cm from the floor.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a desk.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Ensuite Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the ensuite are 166cm (width) x 240cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder and a wash basin available.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • Additional features include: a mirror.
  • The ensuite has no disposal facilities.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
  • There is a fixed height shower head.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.

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Bathroom with Adaptations (Assisted Bathroom)

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• Location and Access View
  • The bathroom surveyed is located to the rear left of the ward.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
  • 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 both ways and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 500cm (width) x 380cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 334cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 111cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a wall sensor flush on the left transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 86cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 81cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 120cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 121cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a push button emergency alarm.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The bathroom has a waste bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • The bathroom has a standard bath.
  • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 51cm.
  • The bath controls are push.