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Getting To The Hospital (Pendleview Building)

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• By Road View
  • Hillview and Pendleview are located on the Royal Blackburn Hospital site. Blackburn is easily reached by car from the M65 in the East and the West.
  • Hillview and Pendleview have their own car park at the front of the building with two Blue Badge bays. There is further standard and Blue Badge parking within the hospital grounds.
• By Bus View
  • There is a regular bus service from Blackburn town centre, Clitheroe town centre, Preston city centre, Darwen, and Bury.
  • There is not an onsite bus stop.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Blackburn which is 1.5 miles away.
• Useful Links View
  • For more information on bus routes please see the following link.
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  • For more information on Blackburn train station please see the following link.
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Getting Help and Assistance (Pendleview Building)

• There is not a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
• There are not volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
• There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available on request.
• BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the hospital.

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Hospital Parking (Pendleview Building)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
  • The car park is located in front of the Hillview and Pendleview.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 215cm x 310cm (7ft 1in x 10ft 2in).
  • There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.
• Paying View
  • There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
• Access to the Hospital View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Comments View
  • There is further parking in the main Royal Blackburn Hospital car park.
    
  • There are parking charges in this car park.

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Getting To (Darwen Ward)

• Darwen Ward is/are located on level 1 of Pendleview.
• Access to Darwen Ward is via the main entrance.
• Enter Pendleview through the main entrance.
  Go through the double door and continue to the lifts directly ahead.
  Take the lift to level 1.
  On exiting the lift turn right and go through the double doors.
  Darwen Ward is round to the right at the end of the corridor.
• There is step free access, via lift, to Darwen Ward.
• Darwen Ward is approximately 33m from the lift.
• There is a/are manual, double door(s) which may be difficult to open between the main entrance. and the department/service.
• There are resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

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Outside Access (Pendleview Building Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 148cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 164cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading to the first set of doors.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

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Entrance (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on level 2, just past the reception.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 163cm.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located ahead as you enter the building.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are level 1 and level 2.
• There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on the lower ground floor.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is poor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
• The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 104cm x 2159cm (3ft 5in x 70ft 10in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are level 1 and level 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • Access to the stairs is via key card only.

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Ward (Darwen Ward)

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• Ward Information View
  • This is a/an mental health ward.
  • This is a male ward.
  • There is/are 0 bay(s) available.
  • There is/are 14 side room(s) available.
  • There is/are 14 bed(s) on this ward in total.
• Ward Access View
  • There is a/are door(s) leading into the ward.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 145cm (4ft 9in).
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • There is level access throughout the ward.
  • There is clear signage on the ward.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is some flooring on the ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Relatives' Room View
  • There is a relatives' room for the ward.
  • The width of the door opening into the relatives' room is over 75cm.
  • There is not a clear turning space in the relatives' room.
  • There is not a/are not chair(s) with armrests available within the relatives' room.
• Example Side Room View
  • There are no side rooms available with an accessible ensuite.
  • The width of the door opening into the side room is over 75cm.
  • The side room surveyed does not have a ceiling track hoist.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre around the bed.
  • Bedside storage is available.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and the floor in the side room is good.
  • The lighting levels in the side room are adjustable.
  • The width of the door opening into the ensuite is under 75cm.
  • There is not a clear unobstructed turning space within the ensuite.
  • The fixtures/facilities available in the ensuite include; a shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and the floor in the ensuite is good.
  • The lighting levels in the ensuite are moderate to good.
• Ward Features and Patient Facilities View
  • A hearing assistance system is not available on the ward.
  • The ward does not play background music.
  • There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
  • A mobile hoist is not available on the ward.
  • There are washroom facilities for patients on the ward.
  • There are toilet facilities for patients on the ward.
• Visitor Facilities View
  • There are no accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
  • Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located on level 1, outside Calder ward.
  • There are no standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
  • Standard toilet facilities for visitors are located on the corridor outside the ward.
• Visiting Times View
  • There are no set visiting times, please contact the ward in advance.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Clinic Room)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Clinic Room.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 93cm (3ft 1in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• There are no chairs with armrests available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Day Room / Lounge Area (Quiet Room)

• There is a day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is approximately 10m from the ward entrance.
• There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is always open.
• There is a/are door(s) into the day room/lounge area.
• The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There are armchairs only.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 60cm (1ft 12in).
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• There is not a television.
• There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Day Room / Lounge Area (Lounge Area)

• There is a day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is approximately 1m from the ward entrance.
• There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is always open.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the day room/lounge area.
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There are seats with armrests on both sides.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• There is a television.
• Subtitles are available.
• There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Day Room / Lounge Area (Dining Room)

• There is a day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is approximately 2m from the ward entrance.
• There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is always open.
• There is a/are door(s) into the day room/lounge area.
• The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is/are single width with an open extension leaf.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The seats do not have armrests.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• There is not a television.
• There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Washroom (Ensuite Shower - Room 15)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • There is/are 14 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
  • The washroom surveyed is located in room 15.
  • The washroom surveyed is approximately 1m from the room 15 entrance.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
  • There is no additional signage on or near the washroom door.
  • The width of the door opening is 67cm (2ft 2in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 123cm x 133cm (4ft x 4ft 4in).
  • The washroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
  • There is not a coat hook in the washroom.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 90cm.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
  • The tap type is sensor. It is not a mixer tap.
  • There is not a soap dispenser.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Disposal facilities are not available.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • The toilet has a covered cistern which can act as a back rest.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • There is a flush.
  • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the toilet.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • There is not a wheel in shower.
  • The shower does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The shower head height is fixed.
  • The shower control type is sensor.
  • There is no seat for the shower.
  • There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
  • The shower tray is accessed via a medium step.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is good.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on level 2 on the left hand corridor.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on level 1 on the right hand corridor.
• Shared standard toilet facilities are located on level 2 on the left hand corridor.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
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