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Bungalows - Unit 2 (Learning Disabilities)

St George's, Long Leys Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 1FS

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Summary

  • This is a staff base only.

Getting Here (Trust Headquarters)

  • By Road View
    • The Trust Headquarters is located to the north west of Lincoln, off the A57.
      From the North, East and West take the A46 Lincoln Bypass towards the A1.
      Take the A57 signposted St George's Hospital, Burton, Saxilby.
      Take the first right onto Long Leys Lane, signposted St George's Hospital.
      The entrance to the hospital is the fourth left after joining Long Leys Lane.

      From the South take the A15 to Lincoln City Centre.
      Proceed onto High Street, signposted High Street, Tritton Road Trading Estate.
      Turn left onto Ropewalk and at the Tank Memorial Roundabout, take the third exit onto Brayford Way, signposted Workshop A57.
      Continue along Brayford Way and proceed onto The Avenue.
      Follow the road around to the left onto the B1273.
      Take the third left onto Long Leys Road.
      St George's Hospital is located on the right and the entrance to the grounds is the second right after turning onto Long Leys Road.
    • There is parking throughout the site, including Blue Badge bays.
  • By Bus View
    • The nearest bus stop is Carram Way which is located directly outside the St George's Hospital site. Carram Way is served by the number 20 bus.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest station is Lincoln Central Station, 1.7 miles from St George's Hospital. The number 20 bus departs from Lincoln Central bus station, a short walk from Lincoln Central station, to Carram Way. For directions please see the Google Maps link. Local taxis are available from the station.
  • Useful Links View

Parking (Trust Headquarters)

  • The venue does have its own parking facilities.
  • The car park is located to the front of the 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 tarmac.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 240cm x 470cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 5in).
  • There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
  • All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
  • There is an overflow car park for staff and visitors.
  • There are not parking charges for the car park.
  • Parking is free for visitors of the venue.
  • Payment signs are not provided.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is clearly signposted.
  • The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac and block paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • There is no tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the building entrance.
  • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
  • Comments View
    • There are 8 electrical vehicle charging points.
    • Controls are 135cm high.

Outside Access

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the bungalow.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance sign says 'Bungalow 2 - Lincoln West Learning Disability Team'.
  • There is step-free 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.
  • The bell/buzzer is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 145cm (4ft 9in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 130cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step free access throughout the building.
  • Circulation View
    • There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
    • The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet.
    • Handrails are not provided in corridors.
    • Seating is not provided in corridors.
    • There is good visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • The wayfinding signage does not include pictograms.
    • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
    • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
    • This venue does not play background music in public areas.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.

Area(s) (Dining Room)

  • The facilities/services located in the dining room include; a table for dining and a desk.
  • There is step-free access throughout the area.
  • There are not doors in lobby areas/corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
  • Not all of the main walkway(s)/aisle(s) in the open plan office(s) are wide enough for wheelchair users to pass.
  • The type of flooring in the open plan/communal areas is carpet.
  • There is good visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There are no height adjustable desks in this area.
  • There are desks which are potentially accessible for wheelchair users in this area.
  • Seating in this area includes; adjustable chairs with wheels but no armrests and chairs with no armrests.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the floor/area.
  • There is no overhead signage in this area.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • None of the doors in this area have Braille signage.
  • None of the doors in this area have tactile signage.
  • There is not background music in this area.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
  • Refreshment Area(s) View
    • There are no communal refreshment areas.
  • Breakout Area(s) View
    • There is a clear unobstructed route to the breakout area(s).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user within the breakout space(s).
    • The following types of seating can be found in breakout space(s); chairs without armrests.
    • The clear floor space beneath tables in the breakout space(s) is 63cm.
    • There is a TV with subtitles in the breakout area.
    • Vending machines are not available.
    • A cash machine is not available.

Area(s) (Office Space)

  • The facilities/services located in the office space include; open plan office space with 3 desks.
  • There is step-free access throughout the area.
  • There are not doors in lobby areas/corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
  • Not all of the main walkway(s)/aisle(s) in the open plan office(s) are wide enough for wheelchair users to pass.
  • The following facilities in this area may not be accessible or usable for wheelchair users; some desks.
  • The type of flooring in the open plan/communal areas is carpet.
  • There is good visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There is a height adjustable desk in this area.
  • There are some desks which are potentially accessible for wheelchair users in this area.
  • Seating in this area includes; adjustable chairs with wheels but no armrests.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • There is no overhead signage in this area.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • None of the doors in this area have Braille signage.
  • None of the doors in this area have tactile signage.
  • There is not background music in this area.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

Area(s) (Staff Office 2/2)

  • The facilities/services located Staff Office 2/2 include; open plan office space with 4 desks.
  • There is step-free access throughout the area.
  • There are not doors in lobby areas/corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
  • Not all of the main walkway(s)/aisle(s) in the open plan office(s) are wide enough for wheelchair users to pass.
  • The following facilities in this area may not be accessible or usable for wheelchair users; some desks.
  • The type of flooring in the open plan/communal areas is carpet.
  • There is good visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There are no height adjustable desks in this area.
  • There are some desks which are potentially accessible for wheelchair users in this area.
  • Seating in this area includes; adjustable chairs with wheels and armrests and adjustable chairs with wheels but no armrests.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • There is no overhead signage in this area.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • None of the doors in this area have Braille signage.
  • None of the doors in this area have tactile signage.
  • There is not background music in this area.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

Room(s) (Office 2/3)

  • The room surveyed was Office 2/3.
  • Office 2/3 is located on the ground floor off the corridor.
  • Access View
    • There is wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
    • Signage for the room(s) is not available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
    • The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
    • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
    • There is step-free access into the room(s).
  • Room Details View
    • The door(s) open(s) both ways.
    • The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
    • The door(s) is/are single.
    • The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
    • The door may be difficult for some to open.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
    • This room has a whiteboard.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
    • There is some fixed furniture within the room(s).
    • The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 71cm.
    • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
    • Furniture cannot be reconfigured to allow a turning space for wheelchair users.
    • A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
    • There are some chairs with armrests on both side within the room(s).
    • The type of flooring in the room(s) is carpet.
    • There is some flooring in corridors with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
    • Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
    • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • The lighting levels are good.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located within the dining room on the ground floor.
  • There is step-free access to the kitchen.
  • There is a/are door(s) to access the kitchen.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are not push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door may be difficult for some to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the kitchen.
  • The height of the work surfaces are 92cm (3ft).
  • There is not a dual height refreshment counter.
  • There is not a work surface with a clear knee recess.
  • There is not a height adjustable work surface.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
  • Vending machines are not available.
  • Plastic/takeaway cups are not available.
  • Drinking straws are not available.
  • Lighting levels are good.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • There is/are 2 shared toilet(s) toilet(s) located off the corridor on the ground floor.
  • The type of signage on or near the standard toilet door(s) is no signage at all.
  • Ambulant toilet cubicles are not available.
  • There is not a male standard toilet with a lowered urinal.
  • The wash basin tap types in standard toilets are lever and push.
  • The lighting levels are good in the male and female standard toilets.

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