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Gloucester Ward

Skegness Hospital, Dorothy Avenue, Skegness, PE25 2BS

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Getting To (Gloucester Ward)

  • This route starts at the Blue Badge bays in Lincoln Road car park.
  • The most accessible route from here has step-free access via slope.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • Access to this ward is via the Lincoln Road Main Entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • This ward is located on the ground floor of the main hospital building.
  • The ward is approximately 11m from the Lincoln Road Main Entrance.
  • Enter the building via the Lincoln Road Main Entrance.
  • Immediately turn left and then right, past the reception desk.
  • Gloucester Ward is located ahead.
  • This route to the ward has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along this route.
  • This route to the ward also has uneven surfaces.
  • The flooring is shiny along this route.
  • There are resting areas along this route to the ward.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Dementia-friendly signage is not provided.

Parking (Lincoln Road Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Lincoln Road to the rear of the hospital.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 238cm (width) x 467cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 139cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 7m from the Lincoln Road Main Entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight slope.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not all users.
    • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is validated at the reception desk via a tablet device.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Lincoln Road Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the rear of the building.
  • 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 a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 192cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.

Reception (Main Reception)

  • Location View
    • The reception is located ahead when entering the Lincoln Road Main Entrance .
    • The distance from the Lincoln Road Main Entrance is 5m.
  • 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.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 112cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 81cm.
    • The reception has screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
    • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 101cm to 110cm from the floor.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • 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 and armchairs.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Ward (Gloucester Ward)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is a rehabilitation ward.
    • This is a shared ward.
    • The ward includes side rooms and bays.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this ward.
    • There is an intercom at a height of 131cm.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The doors require effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 155cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
    • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: the main ward corridor leading to the reception and rooms.
    • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • There may be background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Reception / Nurses' Station View
    • The height of the reception desk is 121cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available on the ward includes: chairs with armrests, armchairs and bariatric chairs with armrests.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There are powered overhead and mobile hoists on this ward.
    • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Gloucester Ward)

Room (Dining Room / Day Room)

  • The room is located on the main ward corridor to the right of the ward reception.
  • The distance from the Gloucester Ward entrance is 25m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has a slight slope.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly 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 locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • 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 flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests, armchairs and bariatric chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
  • None of the tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles and a wash basin.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Exit (Garden)

  • The exit area is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the exit.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 95cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is step-free access via a slope as you exit.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.

Outdoor Spaces (Garden)

  • About View
    • The following is available in this area: gardens.
  • Getting Around View
    • There are no footpaths.
    • Surface types include: artificial grass.
    • There is seating available for people to rest.
    • There is not step-free level access throughout.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: the garden walkway.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Ward Corridor - Toilet and Shower)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located to the left of the ward corridor.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has a slight slope.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens both ways and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 89cm.
    • 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 156cm (width) x 356cm (depth).
    • There is not 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 103cm (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 no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest, but it is obstructed by the toilet lid.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 73cm 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 79cm from the floor.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • 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 137cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The bathroom has a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
    • 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 twist turn mixer.
    • There is a shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 55cm from the floor.
    • There is a grab rail for the shower.
    • The grab rail for the shower has a high colour contrast.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Bay 3 - Toilet and Shower)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located in Bay 3.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has a slight slope.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens both ways and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 88cm.
    • The door has no 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 206cm (width) x 283cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 140cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever 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 no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • 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 76cm 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 75cm from the floor.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • 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 92cm 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 130cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The bathroom has a sanitary bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
    • 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 twist turn mixer.
    • There is a shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 52cm from the floor.
    • There is a grab rail for the shower.
    • The grab rail for the shower has a high colour contrast.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.