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Getting To (Dialysis Unit)

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• Access to the Dialysis Unit is via the main entrance.
• There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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• The Dialysis Unit is located on the second floor.
• The Dialysis Unit is approximately 17m from the lift.
• Enter the hospital via the main entrance.
  Pass the reception area then bear right into the lift lobby.
  Take a lift to the second floor.
  On exiting the lift, turn left then left again.
  The Dialysis Unit and the reception will be directly ahead.
• Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and doors permanently held open.
• Some flooring along the route is shiny .
• There are not 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 right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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• Comments View
  • If using the on-site underground car park, access to the main building is via the car park entrance and the main lift.

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Parking (Altrincham Hospital)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located beneath the venue.
  • The car park is underground.
  • The car park surface consists of concrete.
  • The height of the restriction barrier is 200cm.
  • There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 4m from the car park entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• On-street Parking View
  • On-street standard parking is available.
  • Standard on-street parking is located on Railway Street.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a public car park located 200m away on Denmark Street.
  • The name of the car park is Goose Green Car Park.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

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Entrance (Altrincham Hospital - Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the 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 ramp at the entrance.
• The ramp bypasses the steps.
• There are 4 steps with handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps have some clear markings.
• The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 124cm.
• 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 128cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Lift (Main Lifts)

• The lift surveyed is located at the far end of the reception area.
• The distance from the main entrance is 30m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• The lower ground, ground, first, second and third floors 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 a low visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 140cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 140cm (width) x 242cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
• The majority of the internal 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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Reception (Dialysis Unit)

• The reception is located on the left after exiting the lift.
• The distance from the lift is 17m.
• The most accessible route to reception has doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 105cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
• The reception has glazed screens and windows.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• 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: coffee tables.

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Department / Service (Dialysis Unit)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Dialysis Unit is located on the second floor.
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  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 172cm.
  • There is an identical set of double doors into the Dialysis Unit, located opposite the second floor lift lobby.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Facilities and Services View
  • There are 8 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • 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 (Dialysis Unit)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located in reception, near the treatment bays and in the side rooms.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located at the far end of the department corridor.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The washroom facilities which have adaptations are located near the treatment bays.

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Reception (Nurse's Station)

• The reception is located opposite the treatment bays.
• The distance from the Dialysis Unit entrance is 13m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 106cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Seating Area (Home Training Sub Wait)

• The seating area is located at the end of the department corridor.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Some chairs are fixed.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Room (Bed 1)

• The room is located on the right as you enter the Dialysis Unit.
• The distance from the Dialysis Unit entrance is 6m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• 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 88cm.
• 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.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables and an adjustable height bed.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a wash basin.
• There is background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Beds 3 - 6)

• There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Beds 3 - 6.
• The room is located opposite the main reception.
• 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.
• 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 is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 89cm.
• 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 walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 221cm.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Beds 11 - 20)

• There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Beds 11 - 20.
• The room is located on the unit corridor, just past reception.
• 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.
• 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 88cm.
• 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.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 220cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• Some furniture is fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Weighing)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Weighing.
• The room is located opposite reception.
• 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 has an open extension leaf.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 132cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the weighing pad has a very slight ramp.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Clinic Room)

• There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Clinic Room.
• The room is located along the main unit corridor.
• 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 has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 88cm.
• 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.
• Some 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 186cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
• The furniture is fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Home Training 1-6)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Home Training 1-6.
• The room is located on the right at the end of the main corridor.
• 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 has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 88cm.
• 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.
• Some 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 214cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
• Some furniture is fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the time of day.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Home Training 9)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Home Training 9.
• The room is located on the left at the end of the unit corridor.
• 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 has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
• The door opens inwards.
• 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: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• 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.

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Bathroom with Adaptations (Toilet and Wheel-In Shower)

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• Location and Access View
  • The bathroom surveyed is located near the main treatment bays.
  • The distance from the unit entrance is 30m.
  • 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 written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 123cm.
  • 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 260cm (width) x 274cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 216cm (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 medium visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm 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 99cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin rails have a medium 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 125cm 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 126cm 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 an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The bathroom has a waste bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a drop-down seat to the right as you enter. The height of the seat is 52cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Bed 1 Ensuite - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located inside Bed 1.
  • The distance from the Bed 1 entrance is 3m.
  • 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 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 a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 190cm (width) x 232cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 125cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a medium 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 126cm 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 124cm 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 an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a 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 (Treatment Corridor - Female - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located opposite the main treatment bay.
  • The distance from the unit entrance is 21m.
  • 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 outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 180cm (width) x 224cm (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.
  • The lateral transfer space is 114cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm 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 91cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 125cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 125cm 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 an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.