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Summary

• Services within the building include: Community Mental Health, Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Audiology, Children's Services.

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Getting Here (Hornsea Cottage Hospital)

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• By Road View
  • Hornsea Cottage Hospital is located on the North side of Hornsea.
    It is accessed from the A1035 via Eastgate.
    The postcode for the sat nav is HU18 1LP.
  • There is an on-site car park in front of the building with 2 Blue Badge bays.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop approximately 82 metres away off Eastgate, with direct links to Hornsea Freeport and Hornsea.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Beverley and is approximately 13.1 miles away, with direct links to York, Scarborough, Sheffield, Bridlington and Hull.
• Useful Links View
  • See link below for bus times and prices.
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  • See link below for train times and prices.
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Getting Help and Assistance (Hornsea Cottage Hospital)

• 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; Braille on request, 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.
• Home visits services are not available.

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Parking (Hornsea Cottage Hospital)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located in front of the hospital.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 5 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 230cm x 486cm (7ft 6in x 15ft 11in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 9m (29ft) from the Main Entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 31m (101ft) 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 uneven surfaces.
  • 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.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • 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.
  • There are bollards outside this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 253cm.
  • The bollard(s) has/have a high visual contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 102cm.
  • 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.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 73cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.

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Reception (Main Reception)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the left as you enter via the Main Entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Main Entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are no windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is not signed.
  • Staff are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are provided in the reception area.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • The waiting room / area does have background music playing.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
  • There is a television.
  • Subtitles are available.
  • 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 moderate to good.

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Getting Around (Hornsea Cottage Hospital)

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • There are corridors with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
  • The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
  • There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails are provided in some corridors.
  • Seating is not provided in corridors.
  • There is low visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage and Wayfinding View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • The wayfinding signage includes some pictograms.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does play background music in public areas.
  • Music is played in waiting areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.

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Waiting Room / Area (Waiting Area D)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 16m from the reception desk.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• The width of the door opening is 119cm (3ft 11in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• All chairs have armrests.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are in person.
• The waiting room / area does have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
• There is a television.
• Subtitles are available.
• Vending machines are not available.
• A water dispenser is 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 good.

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• Comments View
  • There are 5 other waiting areas throughout the hospital.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Therapy Room)

• There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Therapy Room 1.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• 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 not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• All chairs have armrests available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Consultation Room)

• There is / are 9 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Consultation Room 2.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• All chairs have armrests available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (X-Ray)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; X-Ray.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• There are no chairs with armrests available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Ultrasound Room)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Ultrasound.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• There are no chairs with armrests available.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Accessible Changing Room (X-Ray)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located off the main hospital corridor.
• The facility is 13m (14yd 8in) from the reception desk.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
• The door is locked by a lever twist.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 148cm x 298cm (4ft 10in x 9ft 9in).
• There is not a sink.
• There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• The emergency alarm is not fully functional.
• The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
• There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
• There is not a changing bench.
• There is not a wheel in shower.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are handrails and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 54cm (1ft 9in).

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• Comments View
  • The flip down seat has dropdown rails on either side.
  • The dropdown rails have good colour contrast with the walls.
  • There is a door leading to the X-Ray room from the accessible changing room.

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Parent and Baby Room

• There is a parent and baby room for public use.
• The parent and baby room is located off the main hospital corridor.
• The parent and baby room is approximately 7m from the reception desk.
• There is step-free access into the parent and baby room.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
• The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
• There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
• There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
• The height of the wash basin is 79cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever.
• There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
• There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
• There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels are low to moderate.

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Changing Places

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• Location and Access View
  • The facility is located off the main hospital corridor.
  • The facility is approximately 11m (36ft) from the reception desk.
  • There is level access into the facility.
  • The facility surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • You do not need a key for the facility.
  • There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The width of the door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 406cm x 231cm .
  • There is not a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
• Toilet Details View
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 234cm (7ft 8in).
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 92cm (3ft 0in).
  • Dropdown rails are provided.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There are no vertical grab rails for the toilet.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a spatula flush.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 100cm.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The facility changing bench is free standing.
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 189cm (6ft 2in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers the changing bench.
• Shower Details View
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The adjustable shower head cannot be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 53cm (1ft 8in).
  • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • The visual contrast between the shower rails and wall is high.
  • There is not a vertical grab rail for the shower.
• Other Facilities View
  • A privacy screen is available.
  • The type of wash basin is fixed.
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm .
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • The visual contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 104cm .
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • 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 next to the toilet.
  • There is a/are pedal bin, clinical waste and female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the facility.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
  • There is not a coat hook.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located off the main hospital corridor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (39ft) from the reception desk.
  • 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 and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens by sliding (Bi-Fold).
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 193cm x 199cm (6ft 3in x 6ft 6in).
  • The accessible toilet does not 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 the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 135cm (4ft 5in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • 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.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm .
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are pedal bin and female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 82cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 6in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
  • 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 99cm (3ft 2in).
  • The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can 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 69cm (2ft 3in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm .
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
  • There is not a hand dryer.