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Paediatric Assessment Unit - PAU

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

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Getting To (Paediatric Assessment Unit - PAU)

  • 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 department is via Area B / Urgent Care entrance.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • This department is located in the Foundation Wing.
  • The department is approximately 25m from the main foyer lift.
  • Enter the hospital via the Area B / Urgent Care entrance and proceed along the corridor ahead, following it round to the right.
  • Continue to the end then turn right.
  • Follow the main hospital corridor to the end and enter the Foundation Wing.
  • Take the Foundation Wing lift, located on the right, to the second floor.
  • Exit the lift ahead and to the right and enter the Paediatric Assessment Unit and Skylar Ward entrance.
  • Continue along the corridor and the entrance to Paediatric Assessment Unit is located on the right.
  • This route to the department 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 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 (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 (Foundation Wing Lifts)

  • The lift surveyed is located at the end of the corridor on the right side of the main entrance foyer.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 40m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • The lower ground, ground, first and second 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.
  • None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 140cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 179cm (width) x 270cm (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 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.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Entrance (Paediatric Assessment Unit and Skylar Ward Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on the second floor of the Foundation Wing.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 114cm.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 176cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is an intercom to exit at a height of 113cm.

Department Service (Paediatric Assessment Unit - PAU)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Paediatric Assessment Unit is located on the second floor of the Foundation Wing.
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    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • 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 locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
    • The width of the opening is 88cm.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • 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 high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • 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 without armrests.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Paediatric Assessment Unit - PAU)

Reception (Paediatric Assessment Unit - PAU Reception)

  • Location View
    • The reception is located ahead from the Paediatric Assessment Unit entrance.
    • The distance from the Paediatric Assessment Unit entrance is 4m.
  • 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 114cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
    • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds 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 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 without armrests.

Room (Waiting Area)

  • The room is located at the end of the corridor on the left side of the Paediatric Assessment Unit.
  • The distance from the Paediatric Assessment Unit entrance is 12m.
  • 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 141cm.
  • 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 high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: coffee tables.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a play area.
  • There is 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)

  • The room surveyed was the Treatment Room.
  • The room is located to the left from reception.
  • 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 a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • 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 walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 191cm.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • 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 (Room B)

  • The room surveyed was Room B.
  • The room is located straight ahead from reception.
  • 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 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 88cm.
  • The door has a high 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 high colour contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 196cm.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Consultation / Medical Room (Bay)

  • The room surveyed was the bay.
  • The room is located to right from the reception.
  • 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 are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 139cm.
  • The doors have a high 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.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 213cm.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without 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 vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Room B - Shower and Toilet)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located within room B.
    • The distance from the Paediatric Assessment Unit entrance is 6m.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom room has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • 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 90cm.
    • The door has a 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 bathroom are 154cm (width) x 217cm (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 108cm (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 low colour contrast.
    • 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 low 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 102cm 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 81cm 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 93cm 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 133cm 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 bathroom has a clinical waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The bathroom has a wheel in shower.
    • There is not 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 no shower seat.
    • There is a grab rail for the shower.
    • The grab rail for the shower has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail for the shower.
    • The dropdown rail for the shower has a low colour contrast.
    • There is no emergency alarm.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Bay - Bath and Toilet)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located within the bay.
    • The distance from the Paediatric Assessment Unit entrance is 7m.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom room has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • There is tactile, 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 91cm.
    • The door has a 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 bathroom are 228cm (width) x 367cm (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 161cm (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 no dropdown grab rail for the toilet.
    • 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 102cm 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 81cm 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 95cm 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 143cm 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 an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The bathroom has a clinical waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The bathroom has a standard bath.
    • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 49cm.
    • The bath has a lever mixer control.