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Barnwell C

Kettering General Hospital, Rothwell Road, Kettering, NN16 8UZ

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Getting To (Barnwell C)

  • This route starts at Car Park A.
  • The most accessible route from here has step-free access via ramp.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • This route also has uneven surfaces, a dropped kerb with tactile paving and a dropped kerb without tactile paving.
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  • Access to this ward is via Area B / Urgent Care entrance.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • This ward is located on the first floor of Area B.
  • The ward is approximately 18m from the main foyer lifts.
  • Enter the hospital via the Area B / Urgent Care entrance and proceed along the corridor ahead, following it around to the right.
  • Follow the main hospital corridor until the main foyer lifts are on the left.
  • Take the lift to the first floor.
  • Exit the lift to the left and turn left.
  • Continue along the corridor and the Barnwell B and C entrance is on the left.
  • This route to the ward has a lift.
  • Doors are held open along this route.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned along this route.
  • There are resting areas along this route to the ward.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Dementia-friendly signage is not provided.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route: accessible toilet (with left hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Car Park A)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the hospital grounds, accessed via entrance 1 along Haweswater Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 10 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 220cm (width) x 506cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 140cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 110m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep ramps or slopes.
    • There are 5 parent and baby bays available on the left side of the car park.
  • 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.
    • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is restricted to 3 hours.
    • 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.
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  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located at the rear of the car park.

Entrance (Area B / Urgent Care Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the hospital, on the left side.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • 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 slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 142cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second single automatic door.
  • The second door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 123cm.
  • The second door has a medium visual contrast.
  • The minimum width between the fixed barriers is 280cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • This entrance brings you into the ground floor of the hospital, within area B.

Lift (Main Foyer Lifts)

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead and to the left as you enter the hospital via the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main 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 floor 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 medium visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 129cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 166cm (width) x 261cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium 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 visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Entrance (Barnwell B and C Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on the first floor of Area B.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 132cm.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 156cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.

Ward (Barnwell C)

  • Ward Information View
    • The is a diabetic ward.
    • This is a shared ward.
    • The ward includes side rooms and bays.
  • 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 132cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways and moveable physical obstructions.
    • There is a low colour contrast between the walls and floor along most circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Reception / Nurses' Station View
    • The height of the reception desk is 102cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • The reception has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available on the ward includes: chairs with armrests.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is a mobile hoist on this ward.
    • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
  • Visiting Hours View

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Barnwell C)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the left after entering Barnwell C ward.
    • The toilet with adaptations has no transfer space available.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The washroom facilities with adaptations are located along the left side of corridor.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Shower)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located on the left after entering Barnwell C ward.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom room has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has narrow walkways.
    • 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 high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 174cm (width) x 305cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 114cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 99cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 94cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 138cm 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 high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • The bathroom has a wheel in shower.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
    • 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 no grab rails for the shower.
    • There is a dropdown rail for the shower.
    • The dropdown rail for the shower has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.

Toilet with Adaptations (No Lateral Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the left after entering Barnwell C Ward.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has narrow walkways.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 77cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 127cm (width) x 185cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the right as you face the toilet.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no dropdown grab rail for the toilet.
    • The toilet seat is 43cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 133cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has twist/turn taps.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 82cm from the floor.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 97cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 127cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a pedal bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 148cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.