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Manthorpe Centre - Older Adults Community Mental Health Team

Grantham and District Hospital, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8DG

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Overview (Manthorpe Centre - Older Adults Community Mental Health Team)

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Manthorpe Centre - Older Adults Community Mental Health Team)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the left as you enter.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located off the main department corridor.

Parking (Wards Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the Ward and Departments entrance.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 471cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 127cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 8m from Wards and Departments entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located in front of the Ward and Departments entrance.
    • 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 a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located in front of the Ward and Departments entrance.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.

Entrance (Manthorpe Centre - Older Adults Community Mental Health Team)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • 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 ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is a buzzer at a height of 104cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 103cm.
  • The width of the opening is 157cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 94cm.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 154cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Manthorpe Centre - Older Adults Community Mental Health Team)

  • The reception is located to the right as you enter.
  • The distance from the Manthorpe Centre - Older Adults Community Mental Health Team entrance is 2m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 89cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 66cm.
  • The reception has windows and glazed screens.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • There is not 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.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Getting Around (Manthorpe Centre - Older Adults Community Mental Health Team)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • All of the walls have a reflective finish.
  • There is background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left as you enter .
    • The distance from the Manthorpe Centre - Older Adults Community Mental Health Team entrance is 2m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has manual doors and step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 146cm (width) x 194cm (depth) and there is not 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 82cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high 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 94cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has 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 109cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 107cm 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 cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
    • The width of the manual door from the corridor is 82cm.