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Ward C8 - Specialist Medicine Ward

Hammersmith Hospital, Du Cane Road, London, W12 0HS

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Getting To (Ward C8 - Specialist Medicine Ward)

Parking (Du Cane Road)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Du Cane Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
    • There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 330cm (width) x 520cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 25m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy 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 side of the car park.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located opposite the main entrance.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.
    • There is a maximum stay of 20 minutes.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking is available.
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Du Cane Road.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the hospital.
  • 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 are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 132cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 145cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a third set of double automatic doors.
    The third set of doors open by sliding.
    The width of the opening is 150cm.
    The third set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • This entrance brings you in to the ground floor of the main hospital corridor.

Lift (Zone C - Lift No.10)

  • The lift surveyed is located along the corridor in Zone C.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 57m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • The ground, first, second and third floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high 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 132cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 160cm (width) x 246cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift 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.

Ward (Ward C8 - Specialist Medicine Ward)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is a Cardiology ward.
    • This is a shared ward.
    • There are 4 bays available.
    • There are 3 side rooms available.
    • There are 18 beds in total on the ward.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this ward.
    • There is an intercom at a height of 144cm.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 126cm.
    • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 119cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high 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 vary due to the size of the space.
  • Reception / Nurses' Station View
    • The height of the desk is 95cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available on the ward includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
    • The hoist is mobile.
    • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations and washrooms.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations for visitors is located on the ground floor along the main corridor.
  • Visiting Hours View

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Ward C8 - Specialist Medicine Ward)

Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (Side Room 1)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located along the Ward C8 - Specialist Medicine Ward corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 89cm.
  • The bedroom has a single bed.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair with armrests, a height adjustable bed and bedside plug sockets.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 73cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • The dimensions of the ensuite are 144cm (width) x 246cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
  • There is a lever flush on the right as you face the toilet.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 110cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 84cm 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 96cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The ensuite has a waste bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • The ensuite 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 twist turn mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There is a grab rail for the shower.
  • The shower grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Wheel-in Shower)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located along the Ward C8 - Specialist Medicine Ward corridor.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 380cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
    • There is a lever flush on the right as you face the toilet.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 84cm 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 95cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 135cm 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 pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
    • The bathroom has a wheel-in shower.
    • There is 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 twist turn mixer.
    • There is a shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • There is a grab rail for the shower.
    • The shower grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.