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Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Unit

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

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Getting To (Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Unit)

  • This route starts at Area A Car Park.
  • The most accessible route from here has step-free access via slope.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • This route also has uneven surfaces.
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  • Access to this department is via the Area A entrance.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • This department is located on the lower ground floor of Area A.
  • The department is approximately 10m from the Cave Block lift.
  • Enter the hospital via the Area A entrance and proceed along the corridor on the left to the end.
  • Turn right and enter the Cave Block lift that is located straight ahead.
  • Take the lift to the basement floor.
  • Exit the lift and continue straight ahead.
  • The entrance to the Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Unit is on the right.
  • This route to the department has a lift.
  • Doors are held open along this route.
  • Some flooring is shiny along this route.
  • There are resting areas along this route to the department.
  • 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 (Area A Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the left side of the hospital grounds, along Rothwell Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 520cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 20m from the area A entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes.
  • 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 front of the car park.
    • There is a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is not a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (185cm x 210cm).
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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 end of the car park, opposite the area A entrance.

Entrance (Area A Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on the left side of the hospital, along Rothwell Road.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not 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.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 117cm.
  • 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 112cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 111cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • This entrance brings you into the lower ground floor of the hospital, within area A.

Lift (Cave Block Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead as you enter the hospital via the Cave Block entrance.
  • The distance from the Cave Block entrance is 12m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The basement, lower ground, ground and first 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 high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 131cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 156cm (width) x 238cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • The majority of the internal 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 even at the time of the survey.

Department Service (Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Unit)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Unit is located on the basement floor of Area A.
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    • 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 open towards you.
    • The doors require effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 170cm.
    • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • There may be background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is not 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 and chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Maxillofacial Orthodontic Unit)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located near the reception and along the treatment corridor.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located on the left of the treatment corridor.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations at the front of the department.

Reception (Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Unit Reception)

  • Location View
    • The reception is located to the right on entering the Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Unit.
    • The distance from the Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Unit entrance is 10m.
  • 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 110cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
    • The reception has windows 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.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
    • 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, chairs without armrests and benches.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Imaging Room (X-Ray)

  • The room surveyed was the X-ray Room.
  • The room is located on the right, half-way along the treatment corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • Imaging Room View
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into the room.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a medium 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 flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
    • 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 (Consultation Room 1)

  • The room surveyed was Consultation Room 1.
  • The room is located on the right at the start of the treatment corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a medium 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 flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
  • 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.

Consultation / Medical Room (Treatment Room 1)

  • The room surveyed was the Treatment Room.
  • The room is located on the right near the end of the treatment corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • The door has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
  • 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.

Consultation / Medical Room (Surgery 1)

  • The room surveyed was Surgery 1.
  • The room is located on the left side half way along the treatment corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • There is a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a medium 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 flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • 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 (Recovery Room)

  • The room surveyed was the Recovery Room.
  • The room is located on the right half way down the treatment corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are manual doors 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 a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • The door has a medium 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 flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in this room includes: armchairs.
  • 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.

Changing Room with Adaptations (Patient Changing)

  • Location and Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located on the left towards the end of the treatment corridor.
    • The distance from the Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Unit entrance is 25m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
    • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 68cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • Changing facilities available in the changing room include: a dry seat for changing with a grab rail/dropdown rail.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 105cm (width) x 204cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 168cm and 172cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
    • 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 opposite the reception desk.
    • The distance from the Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Unit entrance is 5m.
  • 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 pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 88cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 224cm (width) x 216cm (depth).
    • There is 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 158cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula 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 high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • 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 has a padded backrest.
    • 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 95cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 70cm 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 111cm 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 110cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin, a sanitary bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 142cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 91cm.
    • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.