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Getting To (Ward 11 - Stroke Unit)

• The most accessible route from main entrance - accessible parking has a very easy slope, a dropped kerb with tactile paving, bollards and a pedestrian crossing.
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• Access to Ward 11 - Stroke Unit is via the main entrance - entrance 1.
• There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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• Ward 11 - Stroke Unit is located on floor G in Green Zone.
• Ward 11 - Stroke Unit is approximately 100m from the main entrance - entrance 1.
• Enter the hospital via the main entrance - entrance 1 and immediately turn left.
  Follow the corridor to the end then turn right into Green Zone.
  Follow the corridor until the shared entrance for Ward 11 - Stroke Unit is seen on the right.
  Proceed through the doors and the entrance to Ward 11 - Stroke Unit will be directly 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 right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Main Entrance - Accessible Parking)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in the centre of the site, across the road from car park B.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 9 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
  • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
  • The width of the marked zone is 132cm.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The nearest designated bay is 42m from the main entrance (Entrance 1).
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope and bollards.
  • 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 all users.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
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  • Parking is free for 3 hours. If more than 3 hours parking is required, please pay £5.00 at the main hospital reception.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance (Main Entrance - Entrance 1)

• This entrance is located in the centre of the hospital complex.
• The approach to the entrance has bollards.
• 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.
• There is an intercom at a height of 144cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 144cm.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 139cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 157cm.
• 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 137cm.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors .
• The second set of doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 164cm.
• The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 112cm.
• The minimum width between the bollards is 154cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Entrance (Ward 11 - Stroke Unit)

• This entrance is located on the right along floor G - Green Zone corridor.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is an intercom at a height of 148cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 144cm.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 137cm.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 151cm.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 133cm.

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Ward (Ward 11 - Stroke Unit)

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• Ward Information View
  • This is a stroke ward.
  • This is a shared ward.
  • There are 6 bays available.
  • There are 2 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 133cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 109cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 137cm.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • There is an intercom just inside the ward entrance to exit the ward.
    The intercom button is 133cm high.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• Reception / Nurses' Station View
  • The height of the desk is 110cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • The desk has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • 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.
  • The hoist is mobile.
  • There is a relatives' room for the ward.
  • The following facilities are available for patients: washrooms.
  • The following facilities are available for visitors: a toilet with adaptations.
• Visiting Hours View
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  • Ward bay beds 1-6, 7-12, 15, 16-17, 18-19, 20-25 and 26-30 have ceiling track hoists.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Ward 11 - Stroke Unit - Patients)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located in bed bay 26-30.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The washroom facilities which have adaptations are located bed bay 20-25, bed bay 18-19, bed bay 16-17.
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located at the end of the corridor to the right of the nurse's station.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Ward 11 - Stroke Unit - Visitors)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located along the corridor between the first and second entrance to the ward.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a transfer space on both sides.

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Kitchen (Therapy Kitchen)

• The kitchen is located on the right along the corridor to the right of reception.
• There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
• 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 84cm.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• The work surface is 93cm from the floor.
• A lowered work surface is available with a clear knee recess.
• Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
• The hob is 94cm from the floor.
• A lowered hob is not available.
• The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The sink is 94cm from the floor.
• A lowered sink is not available.
• The sink has a lever tap.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a freezer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
• Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
• The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Room (Lounge 1)

• The room is located along the corridor to the left of the nurse's station.
• The distance from the Ward 11 - Stroke Unit entrance is 25m.
• 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 door can be opened on request .
• The door opens inwards.
• 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 flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and stools.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
• Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
• 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.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Gym Therapy Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Gym Therapy Room.
• The room is located along the corridor to the left of the nurses' station.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• The doors open inwards.
• The width of the opening is 162cm.
• 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 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.
• 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.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Speech Therapy)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Speech Therapy.
• The room is located within the Gym Therapy Room.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• 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 138cm.
• 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 outwards.
• The width of the opening is 89cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (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: 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.

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Shower with Adaptations (Bathroom)

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• Location and Access View
  • The shower surveyed is located at the end of the corridor to the left of the nurses' station.
  • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • 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 89cm.
  • 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
  • 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 twist turn mixer.
  • There is a shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 52cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails for the shower.
  • The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The facility 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.
  • There is a wash basin available.
    The wash basin is 85cm from the floor and has a lever mixer tap.

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Bathroom with Adaptations (Bed Bay 20-25 - Toilet)

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• Location and Access View
  • The bathroom surveyed is located in bed bay 20-25.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
  • 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 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 bathroom are 223cm (width) x 196cm (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 161cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button 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 medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 94cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 81cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin rail has 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 103cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 143cm 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 waste bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • 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 a fixed height shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 55cm from the floor.
  • 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 (Bed Bay 26-30 - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located in ward bay 26-30.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • 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 88cm.
  • 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 207cm (width) x 231cm (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 123cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button 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 98cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 80cm 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 103cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 109cm 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 waste bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Visitor's Toilet - Transfer Both Sides)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located along the corridor between the first and second entrance to the ward.
  • The distance from the ward 11 -Stroke Unit entrance is 8m.
  • 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 inwards 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 159cm (width) x 262cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however they are obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 64cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 64cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the right transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown rails have a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 41cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 73cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 82cm 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 high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 118cm 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 142cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary 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.