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Getting To (Dee Ward)

• The most accessible route from the Blue Badge bays has a slight ramp or slope and bollards.
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• Access to Dee Ward is via the main entrance.
• There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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• Dee Ward is located on the ground floor, to the right from reception.
• Dee Ward is approximately 10m from the main entrance.
• Enter via the main hospital entrance and bear right through the reception to hospital - right entrance.
  Turn immediately right and go through the Dee ward outer entrance.
  Continue ahead down the corridor and the entrance to Dee Ward is located ahead.
• Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, manual doors and automatic doors.
• Some flooring along the route is shiny .
• There are resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer).
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Parking (Clock View Hospital)

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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, cobbles and block paving.
  • There are 7 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 245cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 115cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 34m from the main entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope and bollards.
  • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located at the front of the main building.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

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Entrance (Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• The approach to the entrance has bollards.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There is an intercom at a height of 138cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 126cm.
• The intercom is used between 22:00 and 7:00.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 121cm.
• The door has a medium visual contrast.
• There is a second single automatic door.
• The second door opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 134cm.
• The second door has a medium visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Entrance (Reception to Hospital - Right Side)

• This entrance is located after the main entrance to the right of the reception counter.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 105cm.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 95cm.
• The door has a medium visual contrast.
• There is a second single manual door.
• The second door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 97cm.
• The second door has a medium visual contrast.
• The minimum width between the security barriers is 98cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Entrance (Dee Ward Outer Door)

• This entrance is located on the ground floor to the right.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a bell at a height of 115cm.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 89cm.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Ward (Dee Ward)

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• Ward Information View
  • This is a female acute ward.
  • This is a female only ward.
  • There are 17 side rooms available.
  • There are 17 beds in total on the ward.
  • There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
• Location and Access View
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this ward.
  • There is a single automatic door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 89cm.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Facilities and Services View
  • Seating available on the ward includes: chairs with armrests and sofas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
  • The following facilities are available for patients: a washroom.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for visitors is located in the main hospital corridor.
• Visiting Hours View
  • There are set visiting times for the ward.
  • Visiting times are 08:00 - 20:00.
  • Protected meal times are between 09:00 - 10:00, 12:00 - 13:00 and 17:00 - 18:00.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Dee Ward)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located in the assisted bathroom.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Treatment Room)

• There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Treatment Room.
• The room is located ahead from the Dee Ward entrance.
• 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 outwards.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• 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: desks.
• Some tables are 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 (Meds Room)

• There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Meds Room Dispensary.
• The room is located ahead from the Dee Ward entrance.
• 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 medium visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 82cm.
• 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 medium visual contrast.
• 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.
• There is a dispensing counter which is 88cm high.

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Room (Activity Room)

• The room is located to the left from the Dee Ward entrance .
• 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 medium visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 82cm.
• 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 medium 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 some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Dining Room (Dining Room)

• The dining room is located on the ground floor ahead from the Dee Ward entrance.
• There is step-free level access into the dining room.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 179cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface height of the tables is not 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.
• There is a service hatch which has a 90cm high counter.

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Lounge (Lounge)

• The lounge is located to the right from the Dee Ward entrance.
• There is step-free level access into the lounge.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 188cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• Seating available in the lounge includes: armchairs, sofas and benches.
• Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
• Some seating is fixed.
• 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Room (Chill Out Room)

• The room is located to the right from the Dee Ward entrance.
• 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 88cm.
• 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: sofas.
• Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
• The surface heights are not 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 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.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Bathroom with Adaptations (Assisted Bathroom)

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• Location and Access View
  • The bathroom surveyed is located to the right from the Dee Ward entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • 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 81cm.
  • 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 bathroom are 330cm (width) x 312cm (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 120cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a wall sensor flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high 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 high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 83cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a soap dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a push button emergency alarm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The bathroom has 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.
  • The bathroom has a standard bath.
  • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 61cm.
  • The bath controls are sensor.

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Outdoor Spaces (Courtyard)

• The following is available in this area: gardens.
• Outdoor areas consist of grass, block paving and bonded gravel.
• There are footpaths throughout.
• The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.