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Day Case Ward

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

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Getting To (Day Case Ward)

Parking (Car Park F)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the left of the Treatment Centre.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located in front of the Treatment Centre.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

Entrance (Treatment Centre Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Treatment Centre.
  • 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 is a buzzer at a height of 127cm.
  • There is a buzzer at a height of 123cm.
  • There is a buzzer at a height of 118cm.
  • There is a single automatic door.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 96cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.

Lift (Treatment Centre Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead and to the right as you enter the Treatment Centre.
  • The distance from the Treatment Centre entrance is 11m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The ground, first and second floors can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 2500kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 141cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 176cm (width) x 268cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer, an intercom hearing assistance system and a mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Department Service (Day Case Ward)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Day Case Ward is located on first floor treatment centre.
    • View information on opening times.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 155cm.
    • The doors have a low colour contrast.
    • There is a second set of double manual doors.
    • The doors are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 154cm.
    • The doors have a low colour contrast.
    • 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 all areas.
    • There are no doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include 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 provided.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and height adjustable tables.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Day Case Ward)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located within the waiting room and to rear of the Day Case Ward.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.

Reception (Day Case Unit Reception)

  • Location View
    • The reception is located to the left from the Day Case Ward entrance.
    • The distance from the Day Case Ward entrance is 5m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 113cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk, but it was obstructed at the time of the survey.
    • The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
    • The reception has screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Consultation / Medical Room (Treatment Room)

  • The room surveyed was the Treatment Room.
  • The room is located to the right on entering the Day Case Ward.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 164cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 205cm.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and stools.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Consultation / Medical Room (Bay A)

  • The room surveyed was Bay A.
  • The room is located to the right of the Day Case Ward.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is an opening without doors.
  • The width of the opening is 178cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 230cm.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: height adjustable tables.
  • 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.

Consultation / Medical Room (Bay C)

  • The room surveyed was Bay C.
  • The room is located to the rear of unit past the nurses' station.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is an opening without doors.
  • The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 217cm.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and armchairs.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: height adjustable tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located behind the nurses' station.
    • The distance from the Day Case Ward entrance is 20m.
  • 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.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a medium colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 127cm (width) x 214cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 76cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a low 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 97cm 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 76cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a low colour contrast.
    • 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 110cm 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 115cm 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 no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 140cm and 179cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.