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Ward 12b - Inpatients

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

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Getting To (Ward 12b - Inpatients)

  • The most accessible route from Car Park E - Standard and Accessible Parking has step-free level access, a dropped kerb with tactile paving and a pedestrian crossing.
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  • Access to Ward 12b - Inpatients is via the Hospital Entrance 6.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • Ward 12b - Inpatients is located on Floor 1 of the Green Zone.
  • Ward 12b - Inpatients is approximately 45m from the Green Zone - Lift 2.
  • Enter via Hospital Entrance 6 and proceed ahead to the right of reception.
    Continue through double doors and turn right.
    Continue to the end of the corridor and turn left.
    Follow the corridor to the Green Zone - lift 2 on the left hand side.
    Take the lift to Floor 1.
    Exit the lift and turn left.
    Continue down the corridor and the entrance to Ward 12b - Inpatients is located on the left.
  • 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 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 a toilet with adaptations (with right hand transfer).
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Parking (Car Park E - Standard and Accessible Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located opposite Hospital Entrance 6.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 4m from Hospital Entrance 6.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • 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 available.
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    • Free parking for all users 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 not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Hospital Entrance 6)

  • This entrance is located opposite car park E.
  • 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 level access at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 105cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 100cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 137cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 125cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 121cm.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 124cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift (Green Zone - Lift 2)

  • The lift surveyed is located along the main Green Zone corridor.
  • The distance from the main entrance (Entrance 1) is 96m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • Floors G and 1 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 tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high 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 and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Ward (Surgical Inpatients)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is a Surgical Inpatient ward.
    • This is a shared ward.
    • There are 2 bays available.
    • There are 4 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 150cm.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 132cm.
    • There are double manual doors .
    • The doors open away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 152cm.
    • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 133cm.
  • 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 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.
  • 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, chairs without armrests and sofas.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The hoist is mobile.
    • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: washrooms.
    • The following facilities are available for visitors: toilets with adaptations and a standard toilet.
  • Visiting Hours View

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Patients)

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Visitors)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the corridor after the Ward 12b entrance, and next to the waiting area.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located next to the waiting area.

Seating Area (Waiting Area)

  • The waiting area is located ahead from the entrance to Ward 12b and along the corridor beyond the reception desk.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Location and Access View
    • The width of the opening is 170cm.
  • 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 shiny.
    • Seating available in this area includes: sofas.
    • Furniture available in this area 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.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (Side Room A)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located along the corridor to the right of reception.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • 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 131cm.
  • The bedroom has a single bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 65cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 18cm from the floor.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair with armrests, a height adjustable bed and bedside plug sockets.
  • There is a push button emergency alarm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 86cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
  • The dimensions of the ensuite are 122cm (width) x 276cm (depth) and there is not 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 65cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • 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 transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 80cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 78cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the right 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 96cm 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 are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The ensuite has a standard bath.
  • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 54cm.
  • The bath controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is hand held shower head attached to the bath mixer tap.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the left side of the corridor after the Ward 12b entrance.
    • The distance from the ward 12b entrance is 18m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
    • 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 85cm.
    • 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 160cm (width) x 305cm (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 88cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-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 40cm 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 82cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm 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 105cm 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 144cm 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 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 even at the time of the survey.