Access Guide
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The Stonebow unit is adjacent to Hereford County Hospital. Located on Stonebow Road, which is of the main A465 Commercial Road.
- The unit has it's own limited parking.
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By Bus
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- There are a number of bus stops in close proximity to the unit including the Hereford Bus Station. Services include 23, 33, 36, 76, and 76A.
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By Train
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- Hereford Station is less than a quarter of a mile away, a 5 minute walk.
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Useful Links
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- For more details on bus services in Herefordshire see the following link.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For more details on train services to Hereford see the following link.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; large print on request and different languages on request.
- There is not a wheelchair to borrow to use around the building.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
- There is not a/are not hearing assistance system(s) available.
Outside Access
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Getting To (Jenny Lind Ward)
Ward (Jenny Lind Ward)
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Ward Information
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- This is a/an Acute Older Adult (Mental Health) ward.
- This is a shared ward.
- There is/are 8 side room(s) available.
- There is/are 8 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) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 148cm (4ft 10in).
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 138cm (4ft 6in).
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 123cm (4ft).
- There is level access throughout the ward.
- There is clear signage on the ward.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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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.
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Ward Features and Patient Facilities
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- 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.
- There is an accessible washroom with a bath for patients on the ward.
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Visitor Facilities
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- There are accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
- There are standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
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Visiting Times
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- Visiting times are by prior appointment only.
- Protected meal times are between 12:30 to 13:00 and 17:30 to 18:00.
Room / Area (Lounge / Dining Area)
- There is / are 1 room(s) / area(s) available.
- The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Lounge / Dinning Area.
- The room / area is approximately 1m from the Jenny Lind Ward entrance.
- There is level access to the room / area.
- There is not a/are not door(s) into the room / area.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
- There are some chairs with armrests available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
Day Room / Lounge Area (Lounge)
- There is a day room/lounge area.
- The day room/lounge area is approximately 35m from the Jenny Lind ward entrance.
- There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
- The day room/lounge area is always open.
- There is a/are door(s) into the day room/lounge 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 43cm (1ft 5in).
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- There is a television.
- Subtitles are available.
- There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
- There is not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are low to moderate.
Washroom (Assisted Bathroom)
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Washroom Details
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- The washroom surveyed has a height adjustable bath.
- There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
- The washroom surveyed is located on the main ward corridor.
- The washroom surveyed is approximately 30m from the Jenny Lind ward entrance.
- There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
- This washroom is shared.
- There is pictorial, written or text and dementia friendly signage on or near the washroom door.
- The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards.
- The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the washroom are 290cm x 410cm (9ft 6in x 13ft 5in).
- The washroom does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is not an emergency pull cord alarm.
- There is a push button alarm system in this washroom.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
- There is not a coat hook in the washroom.
- There is a mirror.
- There is 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 73cm.
- As you face the wash basin the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- The tap type is sensor. It 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 122cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the towel dispenser is 118cm.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- There is a/are pedal bin and clinical waste disposal units.
- 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a rail with a padded back rest.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 156cm.
- There is a flush, however it is not 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 both sides.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 73cm.
- There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
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Bath Details
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- There is a bath.
- The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 68cm (2ft 3in).
- The bath is not 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 for the bath.
- 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 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 washroom floor and walls is good.
- Lighting levels are low to moderate.
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Comments
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- Patients only use this facility with the assistance of a staff member.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Transfer Both Sides)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located adjacent to the communal area.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Jenny Lind Ward entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 92cm (3ft).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 255cm x 245cm (8ft 4in x 8ft).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- 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 106cm.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a sensor flush.
- There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
- 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 vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- There is a push button alarm in the toilet.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- 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).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The wash basin tap type is sensor.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 104cm.
- 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 102cm (3ft 4in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Related Access Guides
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