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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include ensuite and non ensuite accommodation.
• Wilson House comprises of 22 inter-connected Victorian houses, with a purpose built annexe at the rear. The houses are all linked together on the ground floor. The annexe is accessed via a link from the ground floor of the houses.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Wilson House is located along Sussex Gardens in the centre of London. Sussex Gardens is located off the A5.
  • A car park for staff and Blue Badge holders is available.
    On-street Blue Badge and standard parking is available around the hospital.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus station is located in front of the building along Sussex Gardens 7, 23, 27, 36, 205, N7, N27 and N205.
• By Train View
  • Paddington Station is approximately 0.3 miles from St Mary's Hospital.
• By Underground View
  • Paddington Underground Station is approximately 0.3 miles from St Mary's Hospital.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Advisory Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 759 49755.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Student Hub please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7594 9444.
• Email: [email protected].
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• Telephone Number: 020 7594 9444.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Occupational Health please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7594 9401.
• Email: [email protected].

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Southwick Street.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located in front of the building.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
• Comments View
  • The drop off point is not marked.
  • Contractors may park in the drop off area at the front of the building.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building off Sussex Gardens.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 93cm (3ft 1in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 141cm (4ft 8in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.

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Reception

• Wilson House Reception is located in front of you on entrance.
• The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is a slight ramp, with no handrails, for access to the annexe to the rear of the building.
  • The width of the ramp is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • This can be seen in photograph 1. At the bottom of the ramp is an automatic door that opens towards you with a width of 75cm. This can be seen in photograph 2. There is a key card reader needed to open the door at a height of 115cm.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written and pictorial directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • There is an area of uneven cobbled flooring on entering the annexe as shown in photograph 3.
  • There is a step free access to all areas of the annexe via lift.
  • There is step free access to the ground floor of the Houses area only.
  • The houses are connected on the ground and basement floors only.
  • The first, second and third floors are accessible via the individual staircases within each house.
  • Between each of the houses there is a heavy manual single door. An example of which can be seen in photograph 6.

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Social Space and Music Room

• The social space is accessed via a set of heavy manual double doors that open away from you with a width of 144cm.
• Small coffee tables with a height of 40cm are available.
• The social space can be seen in photographs 1, 2, 3 and 4.
• The music room is located to the rear of the social space and is accessed by a heavy single door with a width of 75cm.
• There is a table at a height of 70cm.
• There are chairs with and without armrests on both sides.
• There are height adjustable music stands available.
• The music room can be seen in photographs 5, 6, 7 and 8.

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Common Room 2

• There is a heavy manual door to access the common room with a width of 76cm.
• There are tables in the room with heights of 70cm.
• There are chairs in the rooms with armrests on each side.
• There is a similar common room at the other end of the corridor next to the lift.

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Other Floors (Houses)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • The stairs are located in the individual houses.
  • The stairs are approximately 10m from the in 64 Sussex Gardens.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is not a landing.
  • There are other sets of stairs in each of the houses. As shown in photographs 3 and 4.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are basement, first, second and third floors in the houses area.
• Comments View
  • The stairs between the basement and ground floor have handrails on both sides. This can be seen in photograph 2.

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Other Floors (Annexe)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • The stairs are located towards the rear of the buildings.
  • The stairs are approximately 25m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There is a similar set of stairs located to the rear right of the building.

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Lift (Annexe)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located towards the rear of the building beyond the main annexe stairwell.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2 and 3.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 825kg.
• The lift is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 135cm x 140cm (4ft 5in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does have a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Games Room

• There is a games room in the old area of the building on the basement floor accessed by a single heavy door that opens away from you with a width of 80cm.
• There are tables with a height of 105cm.

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Accommodation

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 1 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • This information refers to G11.
  • The accessible facilities are located at the far end of the Annexe corridor.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • The room number viewed was G11.
  • The width of the door to the room is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 123cm x 257cm (4ft x 8ft 5in).
  • The bed is 60cm high.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 29cm (11in).
  • Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
  • No emergency alarm is fitted in the room.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
• Accessible Bathroom View
  • The information relates to the ensuite.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 250cm x 245cm (8ft 2in x 8ft).
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door to the bathroom is 88cm.
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm in height.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • The measurement of lateral transfer space is 156cm (5ft 1in).
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • There is not a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are not available for the toilet.
  • There are mirrors.
  • The mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
• Bath and Shower View
  • There is not a bath.
• Wheel In Shower View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head height is adjustable.
  • The type of shower controls used are twist/turn.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There are no handrails available for the shower.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
  • The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom View
  • The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is good.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • Available auxiliary aids include flashing alarms and vibrating pillows.
  • Flashing fire alarms are available on request.
  • Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
  • The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
• Ground Floor Rooms View
  • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors can be accessed by lift.
  • There is level access to standard rooms on other floors.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Comments View
  • There is a secondary bed in the accessible room for a carer.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the rear of the social space.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 143cm x 232cm (4ft 8in x 7ft 7in).
  • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are shared standard toilets facilities on the ground floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A shared standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the rear of the social space.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 30m from the main entrance.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
• Comments View
  • The width of the door to enter the toiler cubicles located here is 55cm. This can be seen in photograph 2.