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Coston Ward (5N) - Older Person Short Stay Unit

Ealing Hospital, Uxbridge Road, Southall, Middlesex, UB1 3HW

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Getting To (Coston Ward - 5N - Older Person Short Stay Unit)

  • 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 Coston Ward (5N) - Older Person Short Stay Unit is via the Main Entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • Coston Ward (5N) - Older Person Short Stay Unit is located on Level 5, in the Tower Block.
  • Coston Ward (5N) - Older Person Short Stay Unit is approximately 20m from the Central Lifts.
  • Enter the hospital via the Main Entrance.
  • Proceed straight ahead through the atrium to the lifts on your left.
  • Take a lift to Level 5.
  • Turn left, go straight ahead through the doors and along the corridor.
  • The Coston Ward (5N) - Older Person Short Stay Unit is on the left 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)

  • Car Park View
    • 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.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Drop-off Point View
    • 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 (Central Lifts)

  • The lift surveyed is located in the centre of the hospital, 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 (Coston Ward - 5N - Older Person Short Stay Unit)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is an Older Person Short Stay Unit.
    • This is a shared ward.
    • There are 5 bays available.
    • There are 6 side rooms available.
    • There are 20+ beds in total on the ward.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this ward.
    • There is an intercom at a height of 124cm.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 131cm.
    • There are double automatic doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 167cm.
    • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.
    • The exit button is a key card reader. Please ask staff for assistance when exiting the ward.
  • 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 not provided.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Reception / Nurses' Station View
    • The height of the desk is 120cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • The desk has a television and windows.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available on the ward includes: benches.
    • 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: washrooms.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations for visitors is located on Level 2, opposite the Central Lifts.
  • Visiting Hours View

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Coston Ward - 5N - Older Person Short Stay Unit)

Reception (Ward Reception)

  • The reception is located diagonally to the left as you enter the ward.
  • The distance from the ward entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Despite the signage, there is not a hearing assistance system at this reception.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Bay 1 - Shower and Toilet)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located immediately to the right as you enter 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, written text 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 86cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 286cm (width) x 154cm (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 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-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 48cm 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 high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 89cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 77cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a twist/turn 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 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 high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 115cm 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 bathroom has a pedal bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 137cm and 159cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • 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 shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 55cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.