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GLiSH - Scunthorpe

The Ironstone Centre, West Street, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN15 6HX

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Overview (GLiSH - Northern Lincolnshire Sexual Health Service)

Toilet and Changing Facilities (GLiSH - Northern Lincolnshire Sexual Health Service)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located off the main department corridor.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.

Parking (The Ironstone Centre)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off West Street.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 7 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 231cm (width) x 476cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 125cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 19m from the Ironstone Centre entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope and uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located in the middle of the car park.
    • There is a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (185cm x 210cm).
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (The Ironstone Centre Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 173cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • 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 171cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.

Lift (The Ironstone Centre)

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead as you enter the Ironstone Centre.
  • The distance from the Ironstone Centre entrance is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Level 0 and level 1 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 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 110cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 112cm (width) x 224cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
  • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing and a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.

Stairs (The Ironstone Centre)

  • The stairs surveyed are located in the middle of the Ironstone Centre.
  • Level 0 and level 1 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Reception (Sexual Health Reception)

  • The reception is located on level 1 of the Ironstone Centre.
  • The distance from the lift is 22m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 118cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has glazed screens.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • 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.
  • The seating is fixed.

Entrance (Sexual Health)

  • This entrance is located on level 1 of the Ironstone Centre.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 116cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 117cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 114cm.

Consultation / Medical Room (Consultation Room)

  • There are 4 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Consult/Exam 2.
  • The room is located at the end of the Sexual Health corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is Braille and written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 178cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • Some furniture is fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the end of the Sexual Health corridor.
    • The distance from the Sexual Health entrance is 12m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 217cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 89cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 100cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 82cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 121cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 122cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin, a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 105cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.