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Summary

• This is a rehabilitation service.
• Services within the building include: 13 inpatient wards that can hold 288 patients and a family visiting centre.

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Getting Here (Ashworth Hospital)

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• By Road View
  • The hospital is located on Parkbourn which is west of the M6. Exit the M6 at junction 26 and head westbound onto the M58. Exit the M58 at junction 1 and head northbound on Maghull Lane. Take the first right-hand turn onto Villas Road, at the first junction turn left on Villas Road and then right again onto Villas Road. The hospital is at the end of the road.
  • There are both blue badge bays and standard parking bays available at the hospital.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stop is Beechway located on Park Lane. The bus stop is less than 0.5 miles from the venue. The bus stop is serviced by buses 32 and 310.
• By Train View
  • The nearest rail station is Maghull North. The station is located approximately 0.9 miles from the venue. National Rail services are provided at this station.
• Useful Links View
  • Arriva Bus Service.
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  • Cumfy Bus Service.
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  • Maghull North Rail Station (Mersey Rail).
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  • Maghull North Rail Station (National Rail).
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Getting Help and Assistance

• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; large print on request.
• There is a wheelchair to borrow to use around the building.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
• There is not a/are not hearing assistance system(s) available.
• Home visits services are not available.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located to the left-hand side as you face the building opposite the security wall.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 230cm x 460cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 1in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 65m (71yd 3in) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 100m (109yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 160cm (5ft 3in).
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 98cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading to the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

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Outside Access (Exit)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There are bollards outside this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 145cm.
  • The bollard(s) does/do not have a good colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 118cm (3ft 10in).
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
• Comments View
  • This is used to exit the building only.

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Getting Around (Ashworth Hospital)

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building.
• Circulation View
  • There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet, concrete and laminate.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails are not provided in corridors.
  • Seating is not provided in corridors.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Signage and Wayfinding View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in public areas.
  • There is a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance loop is located at the reception desk.
  • Staff are trained to use the system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 27/07/2022.
  • The hearing loop was working at the time of testing.

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Reception (Security Reception)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located beyond the main entrance to the left.
  • The reception point is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+).
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 27/07/2022.
  • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are provided in the reception area.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • There is bench seating only.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
  • There is a television.
  • Subtitles are not available.
  • Vending machines are available.
  • A water dispenser is available.
  • There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • In the reception area there are lockers provided to put personal belongings in.
    
  • No electronic equipment is permitted through the security barriers.
    
  • Some lockers are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    
  • There is a wall mounted information screen above the security office desk.
    
  • An information screen is also available in the staff area.

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Security Check-in

• The security check-in area has an airport style system.
• Your bags are passed through an x-ray machine, the roller height is 80cm high.
• All visitors will pass through the metal detector.
• The metal detector is 74cm wide.
• All visitors will be searched by a security guard of the same sex with a witness present.
• Having passed through security you enter through the security door which is automatically opened and measures 95cm wide leading into the secured waiting area beyond.

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Waiting Room / Area (Security Area)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 20m from the main entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is a/are door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• The door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The width of the door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• All chairs are permanently fixed.
• Chairs with armrests are not available.
• Announcements are in person.
• The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
• There is not a television.
• Vending machines are not available.
• A water dispenser is not available.
• There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • Upon passing through the security check-in area, you are escorted through a doorway opening which is 94cm wide.
    
  • The waiting area beyond has bench seating that is 53cm high on either side.
    
  • Visitors wait in this area until being called to proceed through the security doorway system.
    
  • There are wall sanitisers at a height of 110cm.

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Entrance (Security Entrance - Secure Waiting Area)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located within the security area.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located outside the second set of security doors.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp is 107cm.

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Security Area - Compound

• Visitors will be called to proceed to the next secure area.
• There is a security barrier gate with an opening width of 90cm. The barriers are automatic.
• Once the barrier is opened you procced through the door to a double locked area where you have to wait for the security escort to open the second set of security doors.
• This door opens automatically and it is 96cm wide.
• There is a slight ramp slope here beyond the doors.
• After passing through the doors, you are in an enclosed compound area.
• All visitors from this point are escorted by a member of the security staff.

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Getting To The Visitor Centre

• The security personnel will escort you from the enclosed compound via the security gate which is 100cm wide.
• There are tarmacked pathways leading to the Visitor Suite.
• This is approximately 250m from the security compound.

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Outside Access (Visitor Suite)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 70cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading to, and in front, of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• Comments View
  • The doors are opened and closed by the security escort throughout your visit.

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Waiting Room / Area (Visitor Suite)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 3m from the visitor suite entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• The type of flooring is carpet.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are in person.
• The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
• There is not a television.
• Vending machines are not available.
• A water dispenser is not available.
• There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Right Hand Transfer - Reception Area)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located beyond the main entrance to the right in the reception area.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is fair.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 151cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary, general waste (with lid) and pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 145cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 90cm.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Reception Area)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located beyond the main entrance to the right in the reception area.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 13m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Left Hand Transfer - Visitor Suite)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left beyond the visitor suite entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the security suite entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is not a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of the security staff will open the door for you.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 182cm x 310cm (5ft 12in x 10ft 2in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
  • There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the toilet.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a wall which acts as a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.