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Broadoak Unit - Occupational Therapy Department

Broadgreen Hospital, Thomas Drive, Liverpool, L14 3PJ

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Getting To (Broadoak Unit - Occupational Therapy Department)

Parking (Broadoak Unit)

  • 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.

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.

Department / Service (Broadoak Unit - Occupational Therapy Department)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Broadoak Unit - Occupational Therapy Department is located straight ahead after entering the Broadoak Unit.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a bell at a height of 145cm.
    • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 135cm.
    • 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 away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 67cm.
  • 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.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations and standard toilets.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located at the far end of the Occupational Therapy Department.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a transfer space on both sides.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located on the Occupational Therapy Department corridor.
    • The shared toilet facilities are located through the door to the right at the far end of the Occupational Therapy Department corridor.

Kitchen (ADL Kitchen)

  • The kitchen is located on the right along the Occupational Therapy Department corridor.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 90cm from the floor.
  • A height adjustable hob is available.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 86cm from the floor.
  • A height adjustable sink is available.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a freezer, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without 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 not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is an air-fryer available in the kitchen.

Room (Art Room 1)

  • The room is located on the left along the Occupational Therapy Department corridor.
  • The distance from the Occupational Therapy Department entrance is 17m.
  • 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 85cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture cannot 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 and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • 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.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a wash basin.
  • 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.

Room (Art Room 2)

  • The room is located through the door on the right at the end of the Occupational Therapy Department corridor.
  • The distance from the Occupational Therapy Department entrance is 39m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has manual doors and 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 has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • 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 flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • 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 wash basin.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Transfer Both Sides)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located through the doors on the right at the end of the Occupational Therapy Department corridor.
    • The distance from the Occupational Therapy Department entrance is 34m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • 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 88cm.
    • The door has a sliding bolt 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 221cm (width) x 140cm (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 107cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • The lateral transfer space on the right is 76cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the right transfer side.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have varying visual contrasts.
    • The toilet seat is 44cm 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 low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 86cm 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 twist/turn 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 111cm 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 111cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a push button emergency alarm.
    • There is no 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.