Access Guide
Getting To (Liver / Renal Assessment)
- Liver / Renal Assessment is/are located on the first floor, on the right side of the Lincoln Wing.
- Access to Liver / Renal Assessment is via the Lincoln Wing main entrance.
- Enter the wing via the main entrance and proceed along the corridor on the right.
Continue along this corridor to the lift lobby on the right.
Take a lift to the first floor.
Exit the lift and follow the corridor on the right.
Continue to the end of this corridor and go up the steep ramp at the end.
Continue straight and enter the corridor entrance on the right.
The entrance to Liver / Renal Assessment is located directly ahead. - There is ramped/sloped and lift access to Liver / Renal Assessment.
- Liver / Renal Assessment is approximately 50m from the main lifts.
- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
Parking (Lincoln Wing Blue Badge Parking)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located outside the Lincoln Wing entrance.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 482cm (depth).
- The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
- The nearest designated bay is 27m from the Lincoln Wing entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope.
- There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located opposite the Lincoln Wing entrance.
- There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.
Parking (Multi Storey Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located in the south-west corner of the hospital site.
- The car park is multi-storey.
- The car park surface consists of concrete.
- The height of the restriction barrier is 210cm.
- There are 20+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 228cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 19m from the car park lift.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
- There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
- This route has bollards.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not all users.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Entrance (Lincoln Wing Entrance)
- This entrance is located on the south-east corner of the site, just off Beckett Street.
- The approach to the entrance has bollards.
- 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 a very easy slope or ramp at the entrance.
- There is an intercom at a height of 144cm.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 184cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
- This entrance gives access to floor G of the Lincoln Wing.
Lift (Lincoln Wing Entrance - Lifts L07 and L08)
- The lift surveyed is located along the right-hand corridor after entering via the Lincoln Wing entrance.
- The distance from the Lincoln Wing entrance is 28m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
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Standard Lift
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- Floors G, 1 and 2 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 low colour contrast.
- Some 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 175cm (width) x 257cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
- The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer 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.
Entrance (Corridor Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located along the Lincoln Wing main corridor.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 146cm (4ft 9in).
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 147cm (4ft 10in).
- 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 128cm.
Ward (Liver / Renal Assessment)
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Ward Information
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- This is a/an liver and renal assessment ward.
- This is a shared ward.
- There is/are 3 bay(s) available.
- There is/are 6 side room(s) available.
- There is/are 12 bed(s) on this ward in total.
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Ward Access
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- 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) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The height of the door release button is 143cm (4ft 8in).
- 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 good.
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Reception/Nurses' Station
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- The height of the Nurses' Station desk is 123cm.
- There is a lowered section.
- The height of the lowered section of the desk is 84cm.
- There is not a hearing assistance system available at the desk.
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Relatives' Room
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- There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
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Example Side Room
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- There are multiple side rooms available with accessible ensuites.
- The side room surveyed does have 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 visual contrast between the walls and the floor in the side room is medium.
- The lighting levels in the side room are good.
- The width of the door opening into the ensuite is over 75cm.
- There is not a clear unobstructed turning space within the ensuite.
- The fixtures/facilities available in the ensuite include; a bath, a toilet and a wash basin.
- The visual contrast between the walls and the floor in the ensuite is medium.
- The lighting levels in the ensuite are good.
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Ward Features and Patient Facilities
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- A hearing assistance system is not available on the ward.
- The ward does 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.
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Visitor Facilities
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- There are no accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
- Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located on the ground floor of the Lincoln Wing.
- There are no standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
- Standard toilet facilities for visitors are located within the Gledhow Wing.
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Visiting Times
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- There are set visiting times for the ward.
- Visiting times are 14:00 to 16:00 and 18:00 to 20:00.
- The visiting times are the same for each day.
Washroom (Shower and Toilet)
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Washroom Details
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- The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
- There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
- There is/are also 5+ washroom(s) which has/have a bath, a toilet and a wash basin.
- The washroom surveyed is located towards the end of the ward corridor and on the left.
- The washroom surveyed is approximately 20m from the ward entrance.
- There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
- This washroom is shared.
- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
- The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards.
- The door(s) is/are locked by a locking handle.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the washroom are 186cm x 265cm (6ft 1in x 8ft 8in).
- The washroom does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
- 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 93cm.
- There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
- The tap type is lever. It is not a mixer tap.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 99cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the towel dispenser is 124cm.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- The washroom has a non-slip floor.
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Toilet Details
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- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
- There is a rail with a padded back rest.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 124cm.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 80cm.
- There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
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Shower Details
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The shower control type is lever.
- A shower chair is available.
- The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 54cm (1ft 9in).
- There are wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
- The shower cubicle is accessed via an easy slope.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is high.
- The visual contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is high.
- The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is high.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
- The visual contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is high.
- The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
- Lighting levels are good.
Washroom (Bath and Toilet)
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Washroom Details
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- The washroom surveyed has a bath, a toilet and a wash basin.
- There is/are 5 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
- There is/are also 1 washroom(s) which has/have a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
- The washroom surveyed is located at the very end of the ward corridor, within room 5.
- The washroom surveyed is approximately 25m from the ward entrance.
- There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
- This washroom is shared.
- There is no additional signage on or near the washroom door.
- The washroom door(s) open(s) outwards.
- The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- The dimensions of the washroom are 132cm x 131cm (4ft 4in x 4ft 4in).
- The washroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin is 83cm.
- There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
- The tap type is twist/turn. It is not a mixer tap.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 103cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the towel dispenser is 129cm.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- Disposal facilities are not available.
- The washroom has a non-slip floor.
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Toilet Details
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- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
- The toilet has a wall which can act as a back rest.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 74cm.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
- There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the toilet.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 68cm.
- There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
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Bath Details
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- There is a bath.
- The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 55cm (1ft 10in).
- The bath is not height adjustable.
- The bath tap type is twist/turn. It is a mixer tap.
- There is not a shower over/for the bath.
- There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the bath.
- A bath hoist is not available.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is high.
- The visual contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is high.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
- Lighting levels are good.
Related Access Guides
- To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- Parking at St James's University Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
- Entrances at St James's University Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
- Public Toilets at St James's University Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
- Getting To and Around St James's University Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
