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Stonebow Unit - ECT Suite

Stonebow Road, Portfields, Hereford, HR1 2ER

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Getting To (Stonebow Unit - ECT Suite)

  • The most accessible route from the Stonebow Unit parking has slight ramps or slopes and bollards.
  • Access to the Stonebow Unit - ECT Suite is via the the Stonebow Unit - Main Entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • The Stonebow Unit - ECT Suite is located on the ground floor of the Stonebow Unit.
  • The Stonebow Unit - ECT Suite is approximately 43m from the Stonebow Unit - Main Entrance.
  • Enter through the Stonebow Unit - Main Entrance.
  • Enter the double doors ahead to the main reception.
  • Take a right at the reception desk through the doors to the main corridor and continue ahead.
  • Turn left at the end of the corridor and continue ahead.
  • Take the corridor to the right and continue ahead.
  • At the end of the corridor turn left and then right.
  • The ECT Suite is on the right.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, 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; a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer).
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Parking (Stonebow Unit)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the Stonebow Unit.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 223cm (width) x 476cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 25m from Stonebow Unit - Main Entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope and bollards.
    • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders and permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are 3 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 240cm (width) x 390cm (depth).
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located off Commercial Road.
    • The name of the car park is Bus Station Car Park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

Entrance (Stonebow Unit - Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Stonebow Unit.
  • The approach to the entrance has a bollard.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key pad at a height of 124cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 125cm.
  • 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 enter.

Entrance (Reception Lobby)

  • This entrance is located in the Stonebow Unit entrance corridor.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 127cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 124cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Stonebow Unit - Main Corridor)

  • This entrance is located to the right of reception.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 97cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Department / Service (Stonebow Unit - ECT Suite)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Stonebow Unit - ECT Suite is located to the rear left of the ground floor .
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a bell at a height of 150cm.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door has a locked extension leaf.
    • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There is no (or very little) 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 and unshaded light sources.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: armchairs.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations is located on the main hospital corridor .

Seating Area (Waiting Area)

  • Location and Access View
    • The waiting area is on the right when entering the Stonebow Unit - ECT Suite entrance.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
    • 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.
    • Seating available in this area includes: armchairs.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Consultation / Medical Room (ECT Treatment Room)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; ECT Treatment Room.
  • The room is located on the left when entering through the Stonebow Unit - ECT Suite department door.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • 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 has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • 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 walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 199cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • 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.
  • There are double doors to enter the ECT Recovery Room.
  • The opening width is 109cm.

Consultation / Medical Room (ECT Recovery Room)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Recovery Room.
  • The room is located on the left of the department corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 137cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • 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 walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 197cm.
  • 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.