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Lindo Wing - Theatres Day Unit

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

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Getting To (Lindo Wing - Theatres Day Unit)

  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge bays on South Wharf Road has a dropped kerb, uneven surfaces and a steep ramp or slope.
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  • Access to the Lindo Wing - Theatres Day Unit is via the Mary Stanford Building - South Wharf Road entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • the Lindo Wing - Theatres Day Unit is located on the first floor of the Lindo Wing.
  • the Lindo Wing - Theatres Day unit is approximately 2m from the Lindo Wing Accessible Lift.
  • Enter the Mary Stanford Building via the entrance on South Wharf Road.
    Turn immediately left and enter the Lindo Wing via the Lindo Wing - Step-Free Access via Mary Stanford Wing entrance.
    Turn right and enter the Lindo Wing - Outpatients and Therapies department on the Ground Floor.
    Report to the Lindo Wing Reception on your left to sign-in, if necessary.
    Inside the Lindo Wing - Outpatients and Therapies department, turn left and take the Lindo Wing Accessible Lift to the first floor.
    Exit the lift, and the entrance to the Lindo Wing - Theatres Day Unit is ahead.
  • Internally the most accessible route has manual doors, a lift, a steep ramp or slope, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
  • 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).
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Parking (South Wharf Road)

Entrance (Mary Stanford Building - South Wharf Road)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building, on South Wharf Road.
  • 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 access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 100cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door has an open extension leaf.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 122cm.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There are uneven surfaces and a slight slope between the two sets of entrance doors.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 97cm.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the Mary Stanford Building.

Entrance (Lindo Wing - Step-Free Access via Mary Stanford Wing)

  • This entrance is located on the ground floor of the Mary Stanford Wing, to the left as you enter via the South Wharf Road entrance.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient with resting areas.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 120cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 116cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the Lindo Wing.

Lift (Accessible Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the right as you enter via the Lindo Wing - Step-Free Access entrance, along the Lindo Outpatients corridor and on the left.
  • The distance from the Lindo Wing - Step-Free Access entrance is 17m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • The lower ground, ground, first, second, third and fourth floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift does not have 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 130cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 140cm (width) x 243cm (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 hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Ward (Lindo Wing - Theatres Day Unit)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is a day surgery unit.
    • This is a shared ward.
    • There is 1 bay available.
    • There are 5 side rooms available.
    • There are 8 beds in total on the ward.
    • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this ward.
    • There is an intercom at a height of 120cm.
    • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 114cm.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 111cm.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 137cm.
    • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 116cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Reception / Nurses' Station View
    • The height of the desk is 114cm.
    • 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
    • Seating available on the ward includes: sofas and armchairs.
    • 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 patients: a washroom.
    • The following facilities are available for visitors: a toilet with adaptations.
  • Visiting Hours View

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Lindo Wing - Theatres Day Unit)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the right and then on the left along the corridor as you enter the ward from the Lindo Wing Accessible Lift.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located to the right and then on the left along the corridor as you enter the ward from the Lindo Wing Accessible Lift.

Room (Relatives' Room)

  • The room is located to the right and then on the left as you enter the ward from the Lindo Wing Accessible Lift.
  • The distance from the Lindo Wing Accessible Lift is 8m.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Consultation / Medical Room (Recovery Bay)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; the Recovery Bay.
  • The room is located along the corridor and to the right as you enter the ward from the Lindo Wing Accessible Lift.
  • The most accessible route to the room has doors permanently held open and step-free level access.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 140cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • There is a key card reader to enter the bay at a height of 123cm, and at 115cm to exit.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 192cm.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • Some furniture is fixed.
  • 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, with unshaded light sources.

Standard Bedroom (Room 101)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the right along the corridor and then on the left as you enter the ward from the Lindo Wing Accessible Lift.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has doors permanently held open and step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is numbered and 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 88cm.
  • The bedroom has a single bed.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair with armrests, a TV with subtitles, bedside plug sockets and a height adjustable bed.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Standard Shower Facilities

  • The standard shower facilities surveyed are located to the right and then on the left along the corridor as you enter the ward from the Lindo Wing Accessible Lift.
  • The distance from the Lindo Wing Accessible Lift is 15m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the shower.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • 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 no shower seat.
  • Additional features include: a coat hook and an emergency alarm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is stepped access into the shower cubicle.
  • There is one step at a height of 23cm.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right and then on the left along the corridor as you enter the ward from the Lindo Wing Accessible Lift.
    • The distance from the Lindo Wing Accessible Lift is 17m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • 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 88cm.
    • 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 142cm (width) x 186cm (depth) and there is not 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 75cm (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 medium visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm 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 high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 97cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 84cm 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 medium 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 93cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 127cm 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 full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 159cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • There is a push button emergency alarm.