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Summary

• Services within the building include: Male Community Inpatient Facility.

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Getting Here (Newbridges)

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• By Road View
  • Newbridges is located along New Bridge Road, Hull.
  • The postcode for the sat nav is HU9 2DR.
  • There is a bike shelter available on site.
  • Precise location of the shelter and access arrangements can be shared upon request from the team hosting your visit.
  • There are two blue badge bays available to the right of the main entrance. There is on site parking to the rear of the building. There is on-street parking available. Clarence Street Car Park is approximately 1 mile away.
• By Bus View
  • The closest bus stop is called 'Arundel Street' and is located along Arundel Street, approximately 100 metres from the venue. The buses that stop here are the 11, 13, 16 and 8. .
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Hull which is approximately 1.8 miles from New Bridges. The trains here are served by Northern Railway.
• Useful Links View
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  • This link is for more information on how to plan your bus journey.
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Getting Help and Assistance (Newbridges)

• 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 and large print on request.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow to use around the building.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• There is not a/are not hearing assistance system(s) available.
• Home visits services are not available.

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Parking (Newbridges)

• 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 to the front and the rear of the building.
  • 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 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 342cm x 380cm (11ft 2.65in x 12ft 5.61in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 4m (13.12336ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 7m (22.96588ft) 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does 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.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • There are 2 Electric Vehicle charging bays available.
  • The dimensions of the Electric Vehicle charging Badge bay(s) are 224cm x 479cm.
  • The height of the controls range from 80cm to 114cm.
  • The height of the charging nozzle is 85cm.
  • Payment can be made via contactless payment or an app.
  • There is a kerb on approach to the machine with a height of 13cm.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the front of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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 63cm.
  • 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 a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 143cm (4ft 8.3in).
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 151cm (4ft 11.45in).
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 99cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the front of the main entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located on the ground floor, beyond the main entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 3m (7.62cm) 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 not a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are 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 not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not 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 carpet.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • There are two seater sofas.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red 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 good.

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Entrance (Wards/Clinical Areas Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the reception foyer.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • 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.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm.

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Getting Around (Newbridges)

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
• Circulation View
  • There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
  • Handrails are not provided in corridors.
  • Seating is provided in some corridors.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Signage and Wayfinding View
  • Wayfinding 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 not play background music in public areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located ahead as you enter the Ward/Clinical Areas entrance.
• The distance from Ward/Clinical Areas entrance is 5m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • The ground and first floor can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 79cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 108cm (width) x 144cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an intercom hearing assistance system and a mirror to aid reversing.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • A member of staff needs to be notified for the use of this lift.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels are varied.

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Inpatient Unit / Ward (Newbridges)

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• Unit / Ward Information View
  • This is a male unit/ward.
  • There is/are 18 bedroom(s) available.
  • Some of the bedrooms have ensuite facilities.
  • There is/are 18 bed(s) on this unit/ward in total.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is level access throughout the unit/ward.
  • Staff can provide assistance with using any manual doors within the unit/ward.
  • There is no clear signage on the unit/ward.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is some flooring on the unit/ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The unit/ward does not play background music.
  • A mobile hoist is not available on the unit/ward.
  • There is an accessible washroom with a wheel in shower for patients on the unit/ward.
  • There are accessible toilet facilities for patients on the unit/ward.
  • There are washrooms suitable for ambulant disabled patients available on the unit/ward.
  • Toilets suitable for ambulant disabled patients are available on the unit/ward.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Visitor Facilities View
  • There is a relatives' room on the unit/ward.
  • There are no accessible toilet facilities on the unit/ward for visitors.
  • There are no standard toilet facilities on the unit/ward for visitors.
• Visiting Times View
  • There are set visiting times for the ward.
  • Visiting times are 18:00 to 20:00 - Monday to Friday 14:00 to 16:00 and 18:00 to 20:00 - Saturday and Sunday.
  • The visiting times are the same for each day.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Treatment Room 1)

• There is / are 4 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Treatment 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
• 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 not a chair.
• 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 moderate to good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Treatment Room 2)

• There is / are 4 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Treatment 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.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
• 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.
• All chairs have armrests available.
• No 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 moderate to good.

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Entrance (Outside Area)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located off the unit corridor.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • 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.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 81cm.

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Outside Area

• There is a picnic bench with fixed seating in the outside area.
• The surface of the outside area is block paving and grass.

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Day Room / Lounge Area (Activity Room)

• There is a day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is approximately 11m from the ward/clinical areas 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 81cm (2ft 7.89in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The seats do not have armrests.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 75cm (2ft 5.53in).
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• There is not a television.
• 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.
• There are manual doors within the room with an opening width of 156cm.

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Day Room / Lounge Area (Dining Room)

• There is a day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is approximately 17m from the ward/clinical areas 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 81cm (2ft 8in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The seats do not have armrests.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• There is not a television.
• 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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Lounge (TV Room)

• The lounge is located along the right side ward corridor, on the ground floor.
• There is step-free level access into the lounge.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 82cm.
• The door has a low colour contrast.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
• Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
• There is a TV with subtitles.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Kitchen (Patient Kitchen)

• The kitchen is located along the right side corridor, on the ground floor.
• There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 83cm.
• The door has a high colour contrast.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• The work surface is 92cm from the floor.
• A lowered work surface is not available.
• Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
• The hob is 92cm from the floor.
• A lowered hob is not available.
• The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The sink is 92cm from the floor.
• A lowered sink is not available.
• The sink has a lever mixer tap.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a microwave and a toaster.
• The following appliances are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Patient Toilet - Ground Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located on the ward corridor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 74cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Washroom (Shower Room - Ground Floor)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
  • There is/are also 5+ washroom(s) which has/have a shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • The washroom surveyed is located on the ward corridor.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
  • This washroom is male.
  • There is pictorial and written or text 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 door(s) is/are light to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 202cm x 421cm (6ft 8in x 13ft 10in).
  • The washroom does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
  • There is not a coat hook in the washroom.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 83cm.
  • As you face the wash basin the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • The tap type is sensor. It is not 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 125cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 128cm.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • There is a/are nappy/incontinence items bin and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet has a lid obstructing the back rest/cistern/wall.
  • 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 159cm.
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 263cm.
  • There is a flush 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 52cm.
  • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The shower control type is push.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There are wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The visual contrast between the external washroom door and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
  • The visual contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Standard Shower Facilities (Patient Shower - First Floor)

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• Access View
  • The standard shower facilities surveyed are located along the right side ward corridor, on the first floor.
  • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access via lift.
  • The most accessible route to the shower has a lift.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access to the shower area.
  • There is a fixed shower head.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There are no grab rails for the shower.
  • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
  • There is also a mirror and a wash basin available.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Standard Bathroom (Patient Washroom - First Floor)

• The bathroom surveyed is located along the right side ward corridor, on the first floor.
• The most accessible route to the bathroom has a lift.
• Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
• There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
• The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 82cm.
• The door has a twist lock.
• Internally the door has a high colour contrast.

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• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 314cm (width) x 178cm (depth).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 248cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • The bathroom has a pedal bin.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour 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 shower head.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There are no grab rails for the shower.
  • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.

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Standard Toilet Facilities (Patient Toilet - First Floor)

• The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
• The toilet is located along the right side ward corridor, on the first floor.
• The most accessible route to the toilet has a standard lift.
• Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
• There is step-free level access into the toilet.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 83cm.
• Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
• Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser.
• The wash basin has a push tap.
• Hand drying facilities include: a wall mounted towel dispenser.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.