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Getting To (Meadow House Hospice - Palliative Care Ward)

• The most accessible route from the Meadow House Hospice front side parking bays has a slight ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
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• Access to Meadow House Hospice - Palliative Care Ward is via the Meadow House Hospice main entrance.
• There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
• Meadow House Hospice - Palliative Care Ward is located ahead as you enter the Meadow House Hospice main entrance.
• Meadow House Hospice - Palliative Care Ward is approximately 15m from the Meadow House Hospice main entrance.
• Enter via the Meadow House Hospice main entrance.
• Proceed straight ahead down the corridor until you reach the Meadow House Hospice - Palliative Care Ward entrance.
• Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access 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; standard toilets.
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Parking (Meadow House Hospice)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the front and left sides of Meadow House Hospice.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of concrete.
  • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for visitors only.
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Payment machines are located at the front of the building.
  • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (185cm x 210cm).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance (Main Entrance)

• 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 level access at the entrance.
• There is an intercom at a height of 131cm.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 116cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 140cm.
• The doors have a high 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 121cm.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.

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Reception (Meadow House Hospice)

• The reception is located to the right as you enter the Meadow House Hospice main entrance.
• The distance from the Meadow House Hospice main entrance is 2m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 113cm.
• 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• There is 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: tables.

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Ward (Meadow House Hospice - Palliative Care Ward)

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• Ward Information View
  • This is a shared ward.
  • There are 15 side rooms available.
  • There are 15 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.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 118cm.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Some 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.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Reception / Nurses' Station View
  • The height of the desk is 78cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The desk has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
• Facilities and Services View
  • Seating available on the ward includes: armchairs, sofas, riser recliner chairs and high stools.
  • The hoist is mobile.
  • There is a relatives' room for the ward.
  • The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations, standard toilets and a washroom.
  • The following facilities are available for visitors: a toilet with adaptations and standard toilets.
• Visiting Hours View
  • There are no set visiting times, please contact the ward in advance.
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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Patients)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • Toilets with adaptations are located to the left as you enter Meadow House Hospice and also within bedrooms.
  • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the left side of the corridor as you enter Meadow House Hospice.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The washroom facilities which have adaptations are located on the left side of the corridor as you enter Meadow House Hospice.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Visitors)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located prior to the ward entrance, to the left as you enter Meadow House Hospice.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
  • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the left side of the corridor as you enter Meadow House Hospice and within the Visitor's Room.

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Room (The Lime Room)

• The room is located on the right just before the Meadow House Hospice - Palliative Care Ward entrance.
• The distance from the Meadow House Hospice main entrance is 15m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: armchairs and riser recliner chairs.
• Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
• The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

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Lounge (Visitor's Room)

• The lounge is located at the end of the Meadow House Hospice - Palliative Care Ward corridor and on the right.
• There is step-free level access into the lounge.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 85cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the lounge includes: armchairs, sofas and high stools.
• Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables and high tables.
• Some tables are fixed.
• The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is a TV with subtitles.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
• There is a wash basin in the Visitor's Room at a height of 95cm.

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Entrance (Conservatory and Garden)

• This entrance is located along the Meadow Hospice House - Palliative Care Ward corridor.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 158cm.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.

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Lounge (Conservatory and Garden)

• The lounge is located directly ahead after the Conservatory and Garden entrance.
• There is step-free level access into the lounge.
• There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The locked door can be opened on request .
• The doors open inwards.
• The width of the opening is 68cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the lounge includes: armchairs and sofas.
• Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
• The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is no TV.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Exit (To Garden)

• The exit area is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the exit.
• There are double manual doors at this exit, however one door is locked or bolted.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 73cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you exit.

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Outdoor Spaces (Garden)

• Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, grass and bonded gravel.
• There are footpaths throughout.
• The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
• The paths have narrow gaps.

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Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (Bedroom 9)

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• Bedroom Access View
  • The bedroom surveyed is located at the end of the Meadow House Hospice - Palliative Care Ward corridor and to the left.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
• Bedroom Features View
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: an armchair, a height adjustable bed, bedside plug sockets, a desk and a TV with subtitles.
  • There is a push button emergency alarm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
• Ensuite Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 88cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the ensuite are 186cm (width) x 130cm (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 a low visual contrast.
  • 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 124cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 84cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever 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 127cm from the floor.
  • 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 ensuite has a pedal bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 176cm from the floor.
  • 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.
  • There is a towel dispenser at a height of 125cm.

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Bathroom with Adaptations (Toilet and Shower)

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• Location and Access View
  • The bathroom surveyed is located to the left and along the corridor after you enter the Meadow House Hospice main entrance.
  • The distance from the Meadow House Hospice main entrance is 8m.
  • 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 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 87cm.
  • The door has a 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 250cm (width) x 261cm (depth) and there is 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 93cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a wall sensor flush on the non-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 non-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 84cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 79cm 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 93cm 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 120cm 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 pedal bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 153cm from the floor.
  • 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.
  • The bathroom has a wheel-in shower.
  • There is not 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 48cm 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.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located ahead and to the left as you enter the Meadow House Hospice main entrance.
  • The distance from the Meadow House Hospice main entrance is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens both ways and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a 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 cubicle are 149cm (width) x 202cm (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 non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low 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 43cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low 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 100cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 75cm 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 120cm 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 118cm 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 multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 180cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.