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Getting To (ACAD Recovery)

• The most accessible route from the Main Entrance Blue Badge bays and Drop Off has a very easy slope and bollards.
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• Access to ACAD Recovery is via the main hospital entrance .
• There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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• ACAD Recovery is located on the first floor of the ACAD Centre.
• ACAD Recovery is approximately 80m from the main lifts.
• Enter via the main hospital entrance and proceed straight ahead past the reception desk.
• Turn left and continue along the corridor ahead, to the main lifts on the left.
• Take a lift to the first floor.
• Exit the lift and turn right.
• Continue down the corridor and take the bridge corridor on the left leading to the ACAD building.
• The entrance to ACAD Recovery is ahead and on the left.
• Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and doors permanently held open.
• Some flooring along the route is shiny and patterned.
• There are resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
• The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer).
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Parking (Main Entrance Blue Badge Bays and Drop Off)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front of the hospital grounds, to the right of the main hospital entrance.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 245cm (width) x 390cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 126cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 35m from the main hospital entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope and bollards.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located at the front of the hospital grounds, to the right of the main hospital entrance.

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Entrance (Main Hospital Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the hospital 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 very easy slope at the entrance.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 86cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 170cm.
• 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 185cm.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.
• This entrance brings you into the ground floor of the hospital.

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Lift (Main Lifts)

• The lift surveyed is located on the left side of the main hospital entrance lobby.
• The distance from the main hospital entrance is 25m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The ground, first and second floor 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 tactile markings, Braille markings and 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 107cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 190cm (width) x 200cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a medium 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, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

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Entrance (ACAD Recovery)

• This entrance is located on the first floor of the ACAD building.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 138cm.
• The doors have a medium visual contrast.

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Department / Service (ACAD Recovery)

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• Location and Access View
  • ACAD Recovery is located on the first floor of the ACAD building.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• Facilities and Services View
  • There are 10+ consultation/medical rooms available.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The hoist is mobile.
  • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations, a standard toilet and a washroom.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (ACAD Recovery)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located in the female and male Pre-Assessment and Recovery areas, and just off the Relatives Waiting Area (separate male and female).
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the Discharge Lounge.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located in the changing rooms area ahead and to the left from the ACAD Recovery entrance.
  • Standard changing facilities are located ahead and to the left from the ACAD Recovery entrance.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The washroom facilities which have adaptations are located in the male Pre-Assessment and Recovery Area.

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Seating Area (Relatives Waiting Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • The relatives waiting area is located to the right through the ACAD Recovery entrance.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • 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 flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Changing Room with Adaptations

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located ahead and to the left from the ACAD Recovery entrance.
  • The distance from ACAD Recovery Entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • Facilities available in the changing room include: a chair/stool.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 170cm (width) x 193cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The changing room has no disposal facilities.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The door to access the changing rooms area is permanently open, with a width of 86cm.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Pre-Assessment and Recovery Bays)

• There are 10+ consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Pre-Assessment and Recovery Bays.
• The room is located to the right (female) and left (male) from the ACAD Recovery entrance.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 117cm.
• The width of the opening is 195cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is shiny.
• 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 200cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: height adjustable tables.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• There are bays and individual cubicles within the male and female recovery areas. The same areas are used for both pre-assessments before a procedure, and for second stage recovery afterwards.

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Kitchen (Female Pre-Assessment and Recovery Area)

• The kitchen is located off the Pre-Assessment and Recovery Area.
• There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens outwards.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
• A lowered work surface is not available.
• Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
• The sink is 90cm from the floor.
• A lowered sink is not available.
• The sink has a twist turn mixer tap.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a dishwasher and a microwave.
• The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Discharge Lounge)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Discharge Lounge.
• The room is located to the right from the ACAD Recovery entrance, off the Relatives Waiting Area.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 111cm.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• The doors open outwards.
• The width of the opening is 144cm.
• 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 flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and armchairs.
• Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables and height adjustable tables.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Bathroom with Adaptations (Male Pre-Assessment and Recovery Area - Shower Room)

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• Location and Access View
  • The bathroom surveyed is located off the Male Pre-Assessment and Recovery Area.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 177cm (width) x 204cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
  • There is a spatula flush on the right as you face the toilet.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The dropdown rail has varying visual contrasts.
  • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high 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 73cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 107cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 93cm 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 full length 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 have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The bathroom has a step-free shower.
  • There is a detachable shower head.
  • The shower controls are twist/turn.
  • There is a shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 53cm from the floor.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Female Pre-Assessment and Recovery Area - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located off the Female Pre-Assessment and Recovery Area.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
  • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 184cm (width) x 196cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 99cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown rails have varying visual contrasts.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 81cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 77cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 123cm 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 full length mirror.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin, a sanitary bin and a clinical waste bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Relatives Waiting Area - Male - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located by the Relatives Waiting Area.
  • The distance from the ACAD Recovery entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
  • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 184cm (width) x 208cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 93cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown rails have varying visual contrasts.
  • The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 71cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 96cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 122cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • 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 are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.