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Summary

• This is an inpatient unit.
• Services within the building include: an 18 bed over 65's inpatient unit for older adults with mental health problems such as mild to moderate dementia, depression and psychotic illnesses who cannot be treated and supported appropriately at home or in an alternative setting.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Witham Court is located south of Lincoln, between the A15 and A46.
    From the north, east, and west take the A46 Lincoln Bypass heading towards Newark. Exit the A46 towards North Hykeham, on the A1434. Turn right onto Moor Lane, signposted Town Council Offices. Turn left onto Lincoln Road. Take the 4th right onto Fen Lane, signposted Witham Court. Witham Court is located on the right at the end of the Fen Lane.
    From the south take the A15 towards Lincoln. Turn left onto the A1434 towards Newark. Continue along the A1434 and bear left onto Hykeham Road. Continue along Hykeham Road and proceed onto Lincoln Road. Turn left onto Fen Lane, signposted Witham Court. Witham Court is located on the right at the end of the Fen Lane.
  • There is parking to the right hand side of Witham Court, and 2 Blue Badge bays at the front left of Witham Court.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stop is Broadway, which is 600m from Witham Court. Broadway is served by buses 15 Simplibus, 16 Simplibus, and 535. For directions please see the Google maps link.
• Useful Links View
  • Please click the link below for bus timetables and travel information.
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  • Google maps directions from Broadway to Witham Court.
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  • Please click the link below for train timetables and ticket information to Lincoln Central.
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  • Google maps directions from Lincoln Central to Witham Court.
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Getting Help and Assistance

• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request, large print on request, different languages on request and audio on request.
• There is a wheelchair to borrow to use around the building.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• There is not a/are not hearing assistance system(s) available.
• Home visits services are not available.

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Parking (Blue Badge Parking)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located to the front left of Witham Court.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 347cm x 479cm (11ft 5in x 15ft 9in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the Brant Ward and Langworth Ward main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Brant Ward and Langworth Ward main entrance.
  • 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 car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located in front of the Witham Court main entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.

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Parking (Standard Parking)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located to the rear right of Witham Court.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • 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 car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.

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Getting To (Brant Ward)

• Brant Ward is/are located at Witham Court.
• Access to Brant Ward is via the Brant Ward and Langworth Ward main entrance.
• Enter via the Brant Ward and Langworth Ward main entrance turn left. Brant Ward is immediately ahead.
• There is step free access to Brant Ward.
• Brant Ward is approximately 6m from the Brant Ward and Langworth Ward main entrance.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

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Outside Access (Brant Ward and Langworth Ward Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front left of Witham Court.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 157cm (5ft 2in).
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 148cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 148cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

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Inpatient Unit / Ward

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• Unit / Ward Information View
  • This is a shared unit/ward.
  • There is/are 18 bedroom(s) available.
  • The bedrooms have ensuite facilities.
  • There is/are 18 bed(s) on this unit/ward in total.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • There is level access throughout the unit/ward.
  • There is clear signage on the unit/ward.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is flooring on the unit/ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The unit/ward does not play background music.
  • A mobile hoist is not available on the unit/ward.
  • There is an accessible washroom with a bath for patients on the unit/ward.
  • There are not accessible toilet facilities for patients on the unit/ward.
  • There are washrooms suitable for ambulant disabled patients available on the unit/ward.
  • Toilets suitable for ambulant disabled patients are available on the unit/ward.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There are handrails in some corridors of the ward.
• Visitor Facilities View
  • There is not a relatives' room on the unit/ward.
  • There are no accessible toilet facilities on the unit/ward for visitors.
  • Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located in front of the ward entrance.
  • There are no standard toilet facilities on the unit/ward for visitors.
• Visiting Times View
  • There are set visiting times for the ward.
  • Visiting times are Visiting times are from 14:00 to 16:30 and from 18:00 to 20:00. Visiting times outside of these hours can be arranged under certain circumstances.
  • The visiting times are the same for each day.

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Reception (Nurse's Station)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located at the rear of the ward.
  • Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are no windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.

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Counter (Dispensary)

• The Dispensary is located at the front left of the ward.
• Clear signage for the counter is not visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to the counter.
• The lighting levels at the counter are moderate to good.
• The height of the counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The counter is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • There is a bench seat in opposite the counter.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Clinic)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Clinic.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• A hoist is not available.
• There is not a chair.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • There is a wheelchair available for use in this room.

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Day Room / Lounge Area (Female Lounge)

• There is a day room/lounge area.
• There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is not always open.
• The lounge is locked and opened by a member of staff.
• There is a/are door(s) into the day room/lounge area.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There are armchairs only.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 40cm (1ft 4in).
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• There is a television.
• Subtitles are available.
• There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Day Room / Lounge Area (HDU Lounge)

• There is a day room/lounge area.
• There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is not always open.
• Access to this room is as required and by key from a member of staff.
• There is a/are door(s) into the day room/lounge area.
• The 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 39cm (1ft 3in).
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• There is a television.
• Subtitles are not available.
• There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • The seating is a mixture of sofas and armchairs.

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Day Room / Lounge Area (TV Lounge)

• There is a day room/lounge area.
• There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is always open.
• There is a/are door(s) into the day room/lounge area.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are double width.
• The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 191cm (6ft 3in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 39cm (1ft 3in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 40cm (1ft 4in).
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• There is a television.
• Subtitles are available.
• There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • The seating available is a mixture of sofas and armchairs.

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Room(s) (Visitor's Room)

• The room surveyed was on the ward.
• Visitor's Room is located on the main corridor.

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• Access View
  • There is wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
  • There is written signage for the room, 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 colour contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The colour 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) away from you (push).
  • 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 has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
  • There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
  • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • Furniture can be reconfigured to allow a turning space for wheelchair users.
  • There are sofa seating in the waiting area.
  • The type of flooring in the room(s) is vinyl.
  • There is 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 colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The emergency alarms button(s) is/are located on the wall to the right as you enter the room.
  • The emergency alarm button(s) is not between 80cm and 100cm from floor level.
  • Electric sockets are not between 40cm and 100cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This room is for professional visitors only.

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Courtyard

• The Courtyard is located off the corridor running along the right hand side of the ward.
• The door opens away from you (push).
• The door is single, heavy, and has a clear width of 83cm.
• The door is locked by key, and unlocked by a member of staff.
• There is a slight lip on the threshold.
• There is bench seating in the courtyard.
• The surface is foam matting.

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De-Escalation Courtyard

• The De-Escalation Courtyard is located to the rear left of the ward.
• The door opens towards you (pull).
• The door is single, heavy, and has a clear width of 97cm.
• There is a similar door at the opposite side of the courtyard.
• The surface is foam matting.

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Room(s) (Sitting and Dining Area)

• The room surveyed was Sitting and Dining Area.
• Sitting and Dining Area is located at the rear of the ward.

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• Access View
  • There is not wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
  • There is step-free access into the room(s).
• Room Details View
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
  • This room has a dining table.
  • 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 73cm.
  • A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • There are seats with armrests on both sides.
  • The type of flooring in the room(s) is vinyl.
  • There is 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 colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Electric sockets are between 40cm and 100cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Room(s) (Extra Care Suite)

• The room surveyed was Extra Care Suite.
• Extra Care Suite is located at the rear of the ward.

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• Access View
  • There is not wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
  • There is written signage for the room, 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 colour contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The colour 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) away from you (push).
  • 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 has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
  • There is some fixed furniture within the room(s).
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • The type of flooring in the room(s) is vinyl.
  • There is 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 not even.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The emergency alarms button(s) is/are located on the wall to the right of the entrance.
  • The emergency alarm button(s) is not between 80cm and 100cm from floor level.
  • Electric sockets are between 40cm and 100cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The light switch is external. There is a similar entrance at the opposite side of the room. The seating is a bench seat and a single seat with armrests. There is safety matting on the floor which creates a trip hazard. There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre if the matting is moved.

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Patio

• The patio is located at the rear of the building.
• The door is locked which a member of staff unlocks when access is required.
• The door opens away from you (push).
• The door is single, heavy and 104cm wide.
• There is a small lip on the threshold.
• There is a slight slope immediately beyond the entrance (shown in photographs 3 and 4).
• There is a patio table and bench seats.
• The height of the patio table is 69cm.
• The surface is foam matting and grass.

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Inpatient Accommodation (Standard Bedroom)

• The inpatient accommodation surveyed was Bedroom 18.
• The corridor/walkway leading to the room is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is written signage for the room, in block capital lettering, that is clearly visible.
• The colour contrast between the external door and wall is good.
• The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
• There is step free access into the room(s).
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door may be difficult for some to open.
• The door(s) for the room is/are not push pad activated.
• The door opening width for the flat/room surveyed is 75cm+.
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The flat/room surveyed did not have an accessible bathroom.
• Furniture and features in this room include; a bed, a wardrobe, a wash basin, a desk, an armchair and a mirror.
• Some of the furniture is permanently fixed in this room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the flat/room surveyed.
• The wash basin tap type is push.
• Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
• The height of the bed is 54cm (1ft 9in).
• The type of flooring in the flat/room surveyed is vinyl/laminate.
• The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the flat/room surveyed is good.
• The alarms button(s) is/are located next to the bed.
• The emergency alarm button(s) are not between 80cm and 100cm from floor level.
• Electric sockets are between 40cm and 100cm (4ft) from floor level.
• Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
• The height of the bed is adjustable. There is a bedside cabinet. The height of the wash basin is 76cm. There is an ambulant toilet and fixed head shower in the washroom.

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Washroom (Assisted Bathroom - Transfer on Both Sides)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a height adjustable bath, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • The washroom surveyed is located at the front left of the ward.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
  • This washroom is shared.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
  • The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards and outwards.
  • The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 310cm x 325cm (10ft 2in x 10ft 8in).
  • 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 not a coat hook in the washroom.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 86cm.
  • As you face the wash basin the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • The tap type is twist/turn. It is not 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 100cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 127cm.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
  • The toilet has a lid obstructing the back rest/cistern/wall.
  • 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 206cm.
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 71cm.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the toilet.
  • 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 76cm.
  • There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
• Bath Details View
  • There is a bath.
  • The bath is height adjustable.
  • The bath tap type is sensor. It is a mixer tap.
  • There is a shower over/for the bath.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the bath.
  • A bath hoist is available.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is fair.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Inpatient Toilet - Right Side Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the rear of the ward, opposite the Nurse's Station.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is not a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 213cm x 189cm (6ft 12in x 6ft 2in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 105cm from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 143cm (4ft 8in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • There is a push button alarm in the toilet.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are pedal bin and clinical waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet does not have a backrest or a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 81cm (2ft 8in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is push.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 123cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 122cm (4ft).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Visitor's Toilet - Right Side Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located in the shared foyer, to the left as you enter the building via the Brant Ward and Langworth Ward main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Brant Ward and Langworth Ward main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens inwards and outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 166cm x 170cm (5ft 5in x 5ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 140cm from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 131cm (4ft 4in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
  • There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • There is a push button alarm in the toilet.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 81cm (2ft 8in).
  • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 105cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 127cm (4ft 2in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Assisted Toilet)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located at the front of the ward as you enter.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 76cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The handrail is diagonal.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
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• Langworth Ward link (new tab) - click here.