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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • From the M62 - When you reach the end of the M62, follow signs for the ring road and Bootle (A5058). Follow the A5058 for approximately 5 miles until you reach signs for the A59 towards Preston. Leave the A5058 here and take the 3rd exit off the roundabout on to the A59 towards Aintree and Walton. Carry on along this road for half a mile and turn left, then immediately turn left again. Continue along this road and the hospital car park will be on the right. From the Wirral: Join the M53 motorway and follow the signs for the Mersey Tunnel (Kingsway). After exiting the tunnel on the Liverpool side, follow the signs for the A59 towards Preston. Continue following the A59 northwards for just over 2 miles and turn left and then immediately left again. Continue along this road and the hospital car park will be on the right.
  • An open-air tarmacked car park is available with ample standard and Blue Badge bays.
• By Bus View
  • The closest bus stops are approximately 200m away on Rice Lane. These provide direct services to and from Liverpool City Centre, Bootle, and Skelmersdale. The bus stops are serviced by bus numbers 20, 21, 62, 68, 68a, 68e, 214, 310, 345, and 835.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Rice Lane which is just over half a mile away. This station provides direct services to and from Kirkby, Fazakerley, and Liverpool Central.
• Useful Links View
  • Arriva Bus.
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  • Rice Lane Train Station.
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  • Mersey 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 cannot be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; large print and different languages.
• There is a wheelchair to borrow to use around the building.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• There is not a/are not hearing assistance system(s) available.
• Home visits services are 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 at the front of the building.
  • 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 7 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 244cm x 533cm (8ft x 17ft 6in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 44m (48yd 4in) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 63m (68yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
  • There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The road is generally quiet.
  • 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 a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located in front of the building.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.

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Getting To (Irwell Ward)

• Irwell Ward is/are located on the ground floor of the hospital near the enclosed outdoor area.
• Access to Irwell Ward is via the main entrance.
• On entering the building, turn right the turn left and go through two sets of security controlled doors. After passing through the doors proceed along the corridor. Go through the automatic double doors and walk along the left of the outdoor area. Turn right after approximately 20 metres and go through the two sets of automatic doors. Irwell Ward can then be found to your left.
• There is step free access to Irwell Ward.
• Irwell Ward is approximately 100m from the main entrance.
• There is a/are manual, heavy, single door(s) between the main entrance and the department/service.
• There are resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

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• Comments View
  • There are automatic double doors along the route.

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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 step free access at this entrance.
  • There is 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 264cm.
  • The bollard(s) has/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 a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 130cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 134cm.

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Entrance (Shared Entrance for Irwell Ward and Morris Ward)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the hospital at the entrance to the Irwell Ward and Morris Ward.
  • The entrance area/door is 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 not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 198cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 171cm.

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Inpatient Unit / Ward (Irwell Ward)

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• Unit / Ward Information View
  • This is a shared unit/ward.
  • There is/are 17 bedroom(s) available.
  • The bedrooms have accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is/are 17 bed(s) on this unit/ward in total.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is level access throughout the unit/ward.
  • There is clear signage on the unit/ward.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is some flooring on the unit/ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The unit/ward does not play background music.
  • A mobile hoist is available on the unit/ward.
  • There are accessible washroom facilities for patients on the unit/ward.
  • There are accessible toilet facilities for patients on the unit/ward.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Visitor Facilities View
  • There is not a relatives' room on the unit/ward.
  • There are no accessible toilet facilities on the unit/ward for visitors.
  • Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located in the main corridor near reception.
  • Standard toilet facilities for visitors are located in the foyer for Irwell and Morris wards.
• Visiting Times View
  • There are no set visiting times, please contact the ward in advance.
  • Protected meal times are between 12:00 to 13:00 17:00 to 18:00.

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Day Room / Lounge Area (Lounge)

• There is a day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is approximately 19m from the ward entrance.
• There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is always open.
• There is a/are door(s) into the day room/lounge area.
• The door(s) open(s) by sliding.
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 92cm (3ft).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There are seats with armrests on both sides.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 45cm (1ft 6in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• There is a television.
• Subtitles are 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 moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • There is an identical lounge to the left of the one surveyed.

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Day Room / Lounge Area (Dining Room)

• There is a day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is approximately 19m from the Ward entrance.
• There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is always open.
• There is a/are door(s) into the day room/lounge area.
• The door(s) open(s) by sliding.
• The door(s) is/are double width.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 191cm (6ft 3in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There are seats with armrests on both sides.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 74cm (2ft 5in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• There is not a television.
• 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 moderate to good.

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Day Room / Lounge Area (Quiet Lounge)

• There is a day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is approximately 50m from the ward entrance.
• There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is always open.
• There is a/are door(s) into the day room/lounge area.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are light.
• The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There are seats with armrests on both sides.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 47cm (1ft 7in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• There is a television.
• Subtitles are 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 moderate to good.

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Day Room / Lounge Area (Sensory Room)

• There is a day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is approximately 36m from the ward entrance.
• There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is always open.
• There is a/are door(s) into the day room/lounge area.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are light.
• The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There are seats with armrests on both sides.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 44cm (1ft 5in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• There is a television.
• Subtitles are 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 moderate to good.

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Washroom (Bathroom)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a bath, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
  • There is/are also 5+ washroom(s) which has/have a shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • The washroom surveyed is located along the corridor to the left after entering the ward.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
  • This washroom is shared.
  • There is no additional signage on or near the washroom door.
  • The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
  • The door(s) is/are light to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 328cm x 265cm (10ft 9in x 8ft 8in).
  • The washroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • There is a push button alarm system in this washroom.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
  • There is not a coat hook in the washroom.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm.
  • As you face the wash basin the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • The tap type is sensor. It is not a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot 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 height of the towel dispenser is 114cm.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • The washroom does not have a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a rail with a padded back rest.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 122cm.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 85cm.
  • There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • There is not a wheel in shower.
• Bath Details View
  • There is a bath.
  • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 71cm (2ft 4in).
  • The bath is not height adjustable.
  • The bath tap type is twist/turn. It is a mixer tap.
  • There is a shower over/for the bath.
  • The shower head is hand held.
  • There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the bath.
  • A bath hoist is available.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is poor.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Washroom (Shower - Room 17)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • There is/are 17 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
  • There is/are also 1 washroom(s) which has/have a bath, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • The washroom surveyed is located in room 17.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
  • This washroom is male.
  • There is no additional signage on or near the washroom door.
  • The washroom door(s) open(s) outwards.
  • The door(s) does not/do not have a lock.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 222cm x 130cm (7ft 3in x 4ft 3in).
  • The washroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
  • There is not a coat hook in the washroom.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 82cm.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
  • The tap type is sensor. It is a mixer tap.
  • There is not a soap dispenser.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Disposal facilities are not available.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • The toilet has a wall which can act as a back rest.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 108cm.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 80cm.
  • There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The shower head height is fixed.
  • The height of the shower head is 238cm (7ft 10in).
  • The shower control type is sensor.
  • There is no seat for the shower.
  • There are wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
• Bath Details View
  • There is not a bath.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is fair.
  • The colour contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is good.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Left Hand Transfer - Patient Toilet)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located straight ahead and to the right as you enter the ward.
  • 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 pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 91cm (2ft 12in).
  • 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 220cm x 151cm (7ft 3in x 4ft 11in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a sensor 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 poor.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are pedal bin and clinical waste disposal units.
• 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 does not have a backrest or a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • 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 74cm (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 sensor.
  • 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 95cm.
  • 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 142cm (4ft 8in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Location of Toilet / Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located approximately 25 metres away from the main entrance, on the main corridor just after passing through two security doors. These toilets are also used as a standard male toilet. There is also an additional accessible toilet in the Health and Wellbeing clinic.
• Female standard toilet facilities are located approximately 38 metres away from the main entrance. After passing through the double doors turn left, then turn left again.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located in the foyer where the entrances to the Alt and Newton Wards are located.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located in the foyer where the entrances to the Irwell and Morris Wards are located.
• Parent and baby changing facilities are located inside the accessible toilet, approximately 25 metres away from the main entrance, on the main corridor just after passing through two security doors.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Clock View Hospital - Main Building link (new tab) - click here.