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Children's Resource Centre - Day Ward

Trafford General Hospital, Moorside Road, Davyhulme, Manchester, M41 5SL

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Getting To (Children's Resource Centre - Day Ward)

  • The most accessible route from the Hospital Entrance 5 - Accessible Parking has step-free level access and a dropped kerb.
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  • Access to the Children's Resource Centre - Day Ward is via the Hospital Entrance 5.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • The Children's Resource Centre - Day Ward is located in the Green Zone, to the left from Hospital Entrance 5.
  • The Children's Resource Centre - Day Ward is approximately 30m from the Hospital Entrance 5.
  • Enter via Hospital Entrance 5 and turn left.
    Proceed ahead through the entrance to the Children's Resource Centre.
    Continue ahead past reception and into the Outpatients Corridor via the entrance to the Children's Resource Centre - Outpatients.
    Continue ahead and the entrance to the Children's Resource Centre - Day Ward is located on the right.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • 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 (Hospital Entrance 5 - Accessible Parking and Drop-Off)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located next to Hospital Entrance 5.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 460cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 123cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 13m from Hospital Entrance 5.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • 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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    • Free parking is available for up to 3 hours.
      If more time is required, please register at reception just inside the main entrance.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located in front of Entrance 5.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

Entrance (Hospital Entrance 5)

  • This entrance is located on the eastern side of the hospital.
  • 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 steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide .
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 110cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 136cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 92cm.
  • The width of the opening is 142cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Children's Resource Centre)

  • This entrance is located on Floor G of the Green Zone, to the left from Hospital Entrance 5.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 127cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 138cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 130cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Reception (Children's Resource Centre)

  • The reception is located ahead from the Children's Resource Centre entrance.
  • The distance from the Children's Resource Centre entrance is 3m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 71cm.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • 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: benches.
  • The seating is fixed.

Entrance (Children's Resource Centre - Out Patients)

  • This entrance is located ahead from the entrance to the Children's Resource Centre.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 141cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 180cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors .
  • The second set of doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 180cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.

Ward (Day Ward)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is a Paediatric dental day case ward.
    • This is a shared ward.
    • There are 3 bays available.
    • There are 12 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 125cm.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 130cm.
    • One door is permanently held open,.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Some signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Reception / Nurses' Station View
    • The height of the desk is 71cm.
    • The desk has windows.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available on the ward includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is a relatives' room for the ward.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: standard toilets and washrooms.
    • The following facilities are available for visitors: a standard toilet.
  • Visiting Hours View

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Patients)

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Visitors)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located in the Playroom to the right from the ward entrance.

Seating Area (Play Room)

  • The Play Room is located to the right from the entrance to the Children's Resource Centre - Day Ward, after the nurses desk.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • Location and Access View
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 82cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some 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.
    • Some flooring is patterned.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • Some chairs 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 background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Room (Parent's Room)

  • The room is located to the right from the ward entrance, after the nurses desk.
  • 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 key pad at a height of 143cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles, a water dispenser and a wash basin.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a kitchen counter which is 92cm high.

Standard Ensuite (Washroom - Bed Bay 1)

  • 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 is 81cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The ensuite has a pedal bin.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
  • There is an adjustable shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Patient and Family Toilet)

  • The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located in the Playroom to the right from the ward entrance.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is 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 69cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.