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Park Unit - Medical Day Unit

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

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Getting To (Park Unit - Medical Day Unit)

  • The most accessible route from the Park Unit car park has a steep ramp or slope and a dropped kerb with tactile paving.
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  • Access to the Medical Day Unit is via the Hospital Entrance 8.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • The Medical Day Unit is located to the left from Hospital Entrance 8.
  • The Medical Day unit is approximately 21m from the Hospital Entrance 8.
  • Enter the Park Unit via Hospital Entrance 8 and proceed ahead past reception.
    Turn left into the corridor and continue ahead.
    The entrance to the Medical Day Unit is located ahead.
  • 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; a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Park Unit)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of Park Unit.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bay is clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 220cm (width) x 475cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 135cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 13m from Hospital Entrance 8.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located in front of Hospital Entrance 8.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.

Entrance (Hospital Entrance 8 - Park Unit)

  • This entrance is located at the front of Park Unit.
  • 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 slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 144cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 95cm.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 108cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 117cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Department / Service (Park Unit - Medical Day Unit)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Medical Day Unit is located to the left from Hospital Entrance 8.
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    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 129cm.
    • There are double manual doors with a medium 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 away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 82cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 6 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Park Unit - Medical Day Unit)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the left from the Medical Day Unit entrance.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.

Reception (Park Unit - Medical Day Unit)

  • The reception is located ahead from the Medical Day Unit entrance.
  • The distance from the Medical Day Unit entrance is 15m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 98cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has windows and glazed screens.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
  • There may be 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.

Seating Area (Park Unit - Medical Day Unit)

  • The seating area is located on the corridor ahead as you enter the department.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Seating Area View
    • 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 have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Consultation / Medical Room (Examination Room)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Examination Room.
  • The room is located to the right from the Medical Day Unit entrance.
  • 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.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 133cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • 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.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: height adjustable tables and desks.
  • Some furniture is fixed.
  • 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.

Consultation / Medical Room (Bay - D)

  • There are 4 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Bay - D.
  • The room is located to the right from the Medical Day Unit entrance.
  • 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.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 132cm.
  • There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
  • The doors open inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 134cm.
  • 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in the room includes: armchairs, riser recliner chairs and height adjustable chairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: height adjustable tables.
  • 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.

Consultation / Medical Room (Bay - E)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Bay - E.
  • The room is located ahead from the Medical Day Unit entrance, on the left side of the corridor.
  • 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.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 126cm.
  • There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 131cm.
  • 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 185cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: height adjustable tables and desks.
  • Some furniture is fixed.
  • 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.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left from the Medical Day Unit entrance.
    • The distance from the Medical Day Unit entrance is 15m.
    • 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 medium visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a medium 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 162cm (width) x 218cm (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, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 72cm (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 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 120cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm 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 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 92cm 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 138cm 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 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.