Access Guide
Getting To (Ward J94 - Young Adult Unit)
- Ward J94 - Young Adult Unit is/are located on Level 5 of the Bexley Wing.
- Access to Ward J94 - Young Adult Unit is via the Bexley Wing Entrance.
- Enter the hospital via the Bexley Wing Entrance.
Proceed ahead and turn left after the main reception to lift A (Blue).
Take the lift to level 5.
On exiting the lift turn right and follow the corridor to the right.
Ward J94 - Young Adult Unit is located ahead and on the left. - There is step free access, via lift, to Ward J94 - Young Adult Unit.
- Ward J94 - Young Adult Unit is approximately 35m from the lift.
- 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.
Hospital Parking (Bexley Wing Parking)
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Parking
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- 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 wing building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park does not have a barrier control system.
- The car park surface is block paving.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted but have no markings.
- There is/are 11 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 317cm x 559cm (10ft 5in x 18ft 4in).
- There is not 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point.
- The drop-off point is located in front of the main entrance to the wing.
- There is not a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
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Paying
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- There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
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Access to the Hospital
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- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 80m (87yd 1ft) from the wing main entrance.
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Comments
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- Parking is free for patients actively undergoing radiotherapy who are able to show their appointment letter.
- This letter can be produced by any radiotherapy staff.
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 (Bexley Wing Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front of the Bexley Wing, opposite the multi-storey car park.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces and bollards.
- 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 an intercom at a height of 97cm.
- There is a single automatic door.
- The door opens by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 125cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a low colour contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 159cm.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 108cm.
- This entrance gives access to floor G of the Bexley Wing.
- There is a revolving door to the left of the one surveyed. At the time of the survey the revolving door was not in use.
Lift (Bexley Wing Entrance - A Lifts)
- The lift surveyed is located to the right of the Bexley Wing reception.
- The distance from the Bexley Wing entrance is 29m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Standard Lift
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- Floors 0 to 8 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 1600kg.
- The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 130cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 135cm (width) x 239cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
- The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
- Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
- The lift has a separate door to exit.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
Ward (Ward J94 - Young Adult Unit)
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Ward Information
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- This is a/an oncology ward.
- This is a shared ward.
- There is/are 2 bay(s) available.
- There is/are 4 side room(s) available.
- There is/are 10 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) 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 170cm (5ft 7in).
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The height of the door release button is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is level access throughout the ward.
- There is clear signage on the ward.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is 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 ward reception desk is 110cm.
- There is a lowered section.
- The height of the lowered section of the desk is 76cm.
- There is a hearing assistance system available at the desk.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 26/07/2022.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
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Relatives' Room
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- 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 a/are chair(s) with armrests available within the relatives' room.
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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 not play background music.
- There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
- A mobile hoist is 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 accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
- There are standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
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Visiting Times
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- There are set visiting times for the ward.
- Visiting times are 14:00 to 20:00.
- The visiting times are the same for each day.
Washroom (Bay Toilet and Shower)
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Washroom Details
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- The washroom surveyed has a shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
- The washroom surveyed is located off the ward corridor in the bay.
- There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the unit.
- 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the washroom are 253cm x 215cm (8ft 4in x 7ft 1in).
- 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 out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
- There is a/are coat hook(s) 101cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is 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 74cm.
- As you face the wash basin the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- The tap type is lever. It is 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 97cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the towel dispenser is 104cm.
- 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 both sides.
- The lateral transfer space on the left is 83cm.
- The lateral transfer space on the right is 96cm.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- 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 94cm.
- There is 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 have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The shower control type is twist/turn.
- There is no seat for the shower.
- There are wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
- The shower area 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 colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right 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 low.
- The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
- Lighting levels are good.
Washroom (Ward Toilet and Bath)
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Washroom Details
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- The washroom surveyed has a height adjustable bath, a toilet and a wash basin.
- There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the unit.
- The washroom surveyed is located to the right as you approach reception and then right and at the end of the corridor.
- There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the unit.
- This washroom is shared.
- There is 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 twist lock.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the washroom are 415cm x 353cm (13ft 7in x 11ft 7in).
- 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 tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
- There is a/are coat hook(s) 105cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is 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 74cm.
- As you face the wash basin the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- The tap type is lever. It is 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 95cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the towel dispenser is 133cm.
- 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 both sides.
- The lateral transfer space on the left is 110cm.
- The lateral transfer space on the right is 91cm.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 87cm.
- 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 77cm (2ft 6in).
- The bath is 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 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 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 colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
- The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- This facility can also be used by visitors.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located to the right of the reception desk.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- Toilet seats do not have a high visual contrast.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 87cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above and to the right of the basin.
- Lighting levels are good.
Related Access Guides
- To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- Bexley Wing link (new tab) - click here.
- 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.
