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Intensive Care

Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8RF

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Getting To (Intensive Care)

  • The most accessible route from the Main Entrance Car Park has uneven surfaces, bollards, a slight ramp or slope and a dropped kerb.
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  • Access to Intensive Care is via the Main Accessible Entrance.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • Intensive Care is located on the eleventh floor of the main tower.
  • Intensive Care is approximately 10m from the main tower lifts.
  • Enter the hospital via the Main Accessible Entrance and proceed along either corridor to the left or right of the reception desk.
    Follow the main hospital corridor to the main tower lifts located ahead.
    Take a lift to the eleventh floor.
    Exit the lift and turn right.
    Continue along the corridor and the entrance to Intensive Care North - Beds 1 to 12 is located on the right.
    The entrance to the West - Beds 13 to 27 is located on the west side of the eleventh floor.
  • Internally the most accessible route has a lift and step-free level access.
  • 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 right hand transfer), a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Main Entrance Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the hospital, along Fulham Palace Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface and sheltered.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 10 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 233cm (width) x 387cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 129cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 15m from the main accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope, uneven surfaces and bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located at the front of the Riverside Wing car park.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 512cm (width) x 220cm (depth).
    • The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points require tap and pay (contactless payment).
    • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located at the front of the hospital, to the right of the main entrance.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

Entrance (Main Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the hospital, along Fulham Palace Road.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces and bollards.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 88cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 120cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 83cm.
  • The width of the opening is 106cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 97cm.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 250cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • There is a pedestrian crossing directly in front of this entrance.
    There are 2 identical entrances available.
    This entrance brings you in to the ground floor of the main hospital corridor.

Lift (Main Tower Lifts)

  • The lift surveyed is located in the centre of the hospital.
  • The distance from the main accessible entrance is 45m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The lower ground, ground, first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eight, ninth, tenth, eleventh, twelfth, thirteenth and fifteenth floor are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low visual 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 and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 122cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 144cm (width) x 218cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system and a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.

Entrance (North - Beds 1 to 12 Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on the north side of the eleventh floor of the main tower.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 137cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 125cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 148cm.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 124cm.

Entrance (West - Beds 13 to 27 Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on the west side of the eleventh floor of the main tower.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 154cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 120cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 168cm.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 132cm.

Ward (Intensive Care - North and West)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is an intensive care ward.
    • This is a shared ward.
    • There are 6 bays available.
    • There are 6 side rooms available.
    • There are 20 beds in total on the ward.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include automatic doors and doors permanently held open.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is not 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.
  • Reception / Nurses' Station View
    • The height of the desk is 123cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
    • The desk has windows.
    • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
    • The hoist is mobile.
    • There is a relatives' room for the ward.
    • The following facilities are available for visitors: a washroom.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations for visitors is located on the eighth floor of the main tower.
  • Visiting Hours View
    • There are set visiting times for the ward.
    • The ward reception is located in the North - Beds 1 to 12 side of Intensive Care.
      The relatives' room and wash room are both located in the West - Beds 13 to 27 side of Intensive Care.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Intensive Care)

Room (The Gardenia Room)

  • The room is located at the start of the corridor on the right side of the West - Beds 13 to 27 ward.
  • The distance from the West - Beds 13 to 27 entrance is 25m.
  • 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 has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • 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.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
  • 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.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Shower and Toilet)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located at the end of the corridor on the right side of the West – Beds 13 to 27 ward.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a medium visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 200cm (width) x 251cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 132cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 128cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 86cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer 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 128cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 131cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The bathroom has a clinical waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The bathroom has a wheel-in shower.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.