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Getting To (Broadoak Unit - Brunswick Ward)

• The most accessible route from the blue badge spaces has a very easy slope and a dropped kerb.
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• Access to the Broadoak Unit - Brunswick Ward is via the Broadoak Unit - main entrance.
• There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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• The Broadoak Unit - Brunswick Ward is located on level 1.
• The Broadoak Unit - Brunswick Ward is approximately 5m from the lift.
• Enter the venue via the Broadoak Unit - main entrance, then go straight ahead and turn right just before the double doors.
  Immediately turn left and take the lift to the level 1.
  On exiting the lift turn right, go through the doors, turn left and the Brunswick Ward will be directly ahead.
• Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• Some flooring along the route is shiny .
• There are resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• The following toilet facilities are available along the route; standard toilets and a toilet with adaptations (with right hand transfer).
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Parking (Broadoak Unit)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front of the building.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 460cm (depth).
  • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
  • The width of the marked zone is 124cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 9m from the main entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope.
  • 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 and permit holders only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a public car park located across the main road from the Broadoak Unit.
  • The name of the car park is Broadgreen Hospital multi-storey car park.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available in the car park.

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Entrance (Broadoak Unit - Main entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the Broadoak Unit building.
• 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 slope at the entrance.
• There is an intercom at a height of 116cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 174cm.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second single automatic door.
• The second door opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 106cm.
• The second door has a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.
• There is a third automatic door at this entrance into the building. This slides automatically, is 103cm wide and has poor colour contrast.
  The third door into the building will only be opened by reception staff after visitors have passed through the second door and it has closed, and vice versa for exiting.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located ahead, then to the right after entering the Broadoak Unit.
• The distance from the Broadoak Unit - main entrance is 16m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• Levels 0 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.
• None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 126cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 154cm (width) x 237cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Entrance (Broadoak Unit - Brunswick Ward)

• This entrance is located to the left on entering the level 1 corridor.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a bell at a height of 131cm.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Ward (Broadoak Unit - Brunswick Ward)

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• Ward Information View
  • This is a mental health ward.
  • This is a shared ward.
  • There are 5 bays available.
  • There are 4 side rooms available.
  • There are 20+ beds in total on the ward.
  • There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
• 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 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 away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• Facilities and Services View
  • Seating available on the ward includes: chairs with armrests.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
  • The following facilities are available for patients: standard toilets and washrooms.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for visitors is located in the level 0 reception area.
• Visiting Hours View
  • There are set visiting times for the ward.
  • Visiting times are 13:00 - 17:00 and 19:00 - 20:00.
  • Protected meal times are between 08:00 - 09:00, 12:00 - 13:00 and 17:00 - 18:00.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet facilities are located along the Brunswick Ward corridor.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • Standard shower facilities are located at either end of the Brunswick Ward corridor.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Clinic)

• There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Clinic.
• The room is located along the Brunswick Ward 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.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 78cm.
• 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: tables.
• 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Physical Health Clinic)

• There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Physical Health Clinic.
• The room is located along the Brunswick Ward 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.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 84cm.
• 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 high visual contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 190cm.
• 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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Dining Room

• The dining room is located along the Brunswick Ward corridor.
• There is step-free level access into the dining room.
• There are double manual doors with a low 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 outwards.
• The width of the opening is 81cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The tables are fixed.
• 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Room (Laundry Room)

• The room is located along the Brunswick Ward 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.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 103cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is not 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.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a wash basin.
• There may be background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is a washing machine and a tumble dryer in the laundry room.
  The height of the controls varies between 74cm and 82cm.

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Room (Games Room)

• The room is located along the Brunswick Ward corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is no 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 opens both ways.
• The width of the opening is 74cm.
• 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.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
• The tables are fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
• There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the time of day.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Room (Therapy Room)

• The room is located on the Brunswick Ward 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.
• 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 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 and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the time of day.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Room (Female lounge)

• The room is located on the Brunswick Ward 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.
• There are double manual doors with a high 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 outwards.
• The width of the opening is 79cm.
• 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, chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
• There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the time of day.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is a similar male lounge available at the other end of the ward corridor.

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Standard Bathroom (Male Bathroom)

• The bathroom surveyed is located at the end of the Brunswick Ward corridor.
• The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
• The bathroom door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 79cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• The dimensions of the bathroom are 268cm (width) x 181cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
• The toilet seat has a high 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 sensor tap.
• The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
• The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
• The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
• Additional features include: a mirror.
• The bathroom has a waste bin.
• 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 standard bath.
• The bath controls are push.
• A similar female bathroom is available at the other end of the ward corridor.

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Standard Bathroom (Male Toilet/Shower)

• The bathroom surveyed is located along the Brunswick Ward corridor.
• The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
• The bathroom door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 83cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• The dimensions of the bathroom are 294cm (width) x 131cm (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.
• The lateral transfer space is 126cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
• The toilet seat has a high 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 sensor tap.
• The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
• The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
• The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
• Additional features include: a mirror.
• The bathroom has a waste bin.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• The bathroom has a wheel-in shower.
• There is a fixed height shower head.
• The shower controls are sensor.
• There is no shower seat.
• A similar female toilet and shower is located at the other end of the ward corridor.

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Standard Toilet Facilities

• The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
• The toilet is located along the Brunswick Ward corridor.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access into the toilet.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
• The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 79cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
• There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
• The wash basin has a sensor tap.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.