Access Guide
Getting To (Cheseman Ward - 4S)
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking bays has a very easy slope, uneven surfaces and a dropped kerb.
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- Access to Cheseman Ward is via the main entrance.
- There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- Cheseman Ward is located on Level 4 of Blue Wing.
- Cheseman Ward is approximately 20m from the Blue Wing Lifts.
- Enter the Blue Wing of the hospital via the Main Entrance.
- Go straight ahead through the atrium.
- Take one of the Blue Wing Lifts to Level 4 and turn left.
- Go straight ahead through the doors and along the corridor.
- The entrance to Cheseman Ward is to the right at the end of the corridor.
- Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- Some flooring along the route is shiny.
- 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) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Blue Badge Bays)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the right hand side of the hospital, next to the Main Entrance.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 249cm (width) x 426cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 131cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 24m from the Main Entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope, uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Free parking for Blue Badge holders is restricted to 6 hours.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Entrance (Main Entrance)
- This entrance is located to the side of the hospital, diagonally to the left as you face the Blue Badge bays.
- 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 slight gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going up.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 126cm.
- 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 130cm.
- The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
- The second ramp is located between the first and second sets of doors at the entrance.
- This entrance brings you onto Level 2 of the hospital. .
Lift (Blue Wing Lifts)
- The lift surveyed is located in the centre of the Blue Wing, straight ahead and on your left as you enter the hospital through the Main Entrance.
- The distance from the Main Entrance is 43m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 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 94cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 201cm (width) x 158cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
Ward (Cheseman Ward - 4S)
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Ward Information
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- This is a cardio ward.
- This is a shared ward.
- There are 6 bays available.
- There are 6 side rooms available.
- There are 20+ beds in total on the ward.
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Location and Access
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- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this ward.
- There is a buzzer at a height of 131cm.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 117cm.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 129cm.
- There are double automatic doors with a high visual contrast.
- The doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 169cm.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 119cm.
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Getting Around
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- 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 may be 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.
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Reception / Nurses' Station
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- The height of the desk is 74cm.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Facilities and Services
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- Seating available on the ward includes: chairs with armrests.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The hoist is mobile.
- There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
- The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations and washrooms.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations for visitors is located on Level 2 of the main hospital building.
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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Cheseman Ward - 4S)
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
- Toilets with adaptations are located opposite bay 1 and bay 6.
- The toilets with adaptations have no transfer space available.
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Washroom and Shower Facilities
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- The washroom facilities which have adaptations are located opposite bay 1 and bay 6.
Bathroom with Adaptations (Male - Shower Room)
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Location and Access
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- The bathroom surveyed is located opposite bay 1.
- The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
- There is pictorial and dementia friendly signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 84cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the bathroom are 305cm (width) x 173cm (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 no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a dropdown rail on the left as you face the toilet.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high 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 80cm 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.
- The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
- The wash basin rail has a high visual contrast.
- 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 108cm 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 109cm 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 sanitary bin and a pedal 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.
- There is a second wash basin.
- The height of the basin is 85cm.
- The tap is lever mixer.
- This wash basin cannot be reached from the toilet.
- The bathroom has a wheel-in shower.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
- There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
- The shower controls are lever mixer.
- There is a flip-down shower seat.
- The shower seat is 36cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
Toilet with Adaptations (Female - No Lateral Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located opposite bay 1.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- 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 high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 151cm (width) x 157cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a spatula flush on the right as you face the toilet.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
- The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the right as you face the toilet.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high 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 80cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 83cm 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 115cm 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 117cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm 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 even at the time of the survey.
