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Lillian Holland Ward

St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, Paddington, London, W2 1NY

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Getting To (Lillian Holland Ward)

  • The most accessible route from the Winsland Street on-street Blue Badge bays has a steep ramp or slope, a dropped kerb and uneven surfaces.
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  • Access to the Lillian Holland Ward is via the Mary Stanford Building - Entrance B.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • The Lillian Holland Ward is located on floor 2 of the Mary Stanford Building.
  • The Lillian Holland Ward is approximately 1m from the Mary Stanford Building - Lift 20.
  • Enter via the Mary Stanford Building - Entrance B.
    Proceed ahead through the doors to Lift 20.
    Take the lift on the right to floor 2.
    Exit the lift and the Lillian Holland Ward is on the right.
  • Internally the most accessible route has a lift and step-free level access.
  • Some flooring along the route is shiny.
  • There are not resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
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Parking (Winsland Street)

Entrance (Mary Stanford Building - Entrance B)

  • This entrance is located off Winsland Street.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not 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 open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 130cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.
  • This entrance gives access to Lift 20 and the stairwell on the lower ground floor of the Mary Stanford Building.

Lift (Mary Stanford Building - Lift 20)

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead and to the right as you enter via the Mary Stanford Building - Entrance B.
  • The distance from the Mary Stanford Building - Entrance B is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Floors LG, G ,M ,1, 1M, 2, 2M, 3, 4 and 5 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.
  • Some of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 118cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 155cm (width) x 240cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • Some 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, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Ward (Lillian Holland Ward)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is a medical ward.
    • This is a shared ward.
    • There are 3 bays available.
    • There is 1 side room available.
    • There are 13 beds in total on the ward.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this ward.
    • There is an intercom at a height of 123cm.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 115cm.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
    • The locked door can be opened on request.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 75cm.
    • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 114cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include narrow openings and doors permanently held open.
    • 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 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 105cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
    • The desk has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
    • There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available on the ward includes: armchairs and sofas.
    • There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and 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 of the Cambridge Building.
  • Visiting Hours View

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Lillian Holland Ward)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located at the end of both the left and right hand corridors in the Lillian Holland Ward.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located at the end of both the left and right hand corridors in the Lillian Holland Ward.

Standard Shower Facilities (Female)

  • The standard shower facilities surveyed are located at the end of the Lillian Holland Ward right hand corridor.
  • The distance from the Lillian Holland Ward entrance is 23m.
  • The most accessible route has doors permanently held open, step-free level access and narrow openings.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 73cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a shower seat.
  • Additional features include: a coat hook and an emergency alarm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right as you enter the Lillian Holland Ward.
    • The distance from the Lillian Holland Ward is 8m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 145cm (width) x 245cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 74cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 41cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • 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 113cm 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 110cm 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 cubicle has a pedal bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 120cm from the floor.
    • 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.