Access Guide
Getting To (Irwell Ward)
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge bays has a slight ramp or slope and bollards.
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- Access to Irwell ward is via the main entrance.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- Irwell ward is located on the ground floor at the rear of the hospital, right side.
- Irwell Ward is approximately 73m from the main entrance.
- Enter via the main hospital entrance and bear right through the reception to hospital - right entrance.
Continue ahead and go straight ahead past the café.
Continue through a set of automatic double doors to the outdoor walkway.
Continue down the walkway to the end of the courtyard area and turn right.
Continue ahead to the outside entrance to Morris and Irwell wards, then bear left to the entrance door to Irwell Ward reception.
Pass the reception desk and the entrance to Irwell Ward is straight 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) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Clock View Hospital)
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Car Park
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- 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.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- Parking is free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
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Drop-off Point
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- 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.
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.
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.
Entrance (External Entrance To Morris And Irwell Wards)
- This entrance is located on the ground floor at the end of the courtyard on the right.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 159cm.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors .
- The second set of doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 161cm.
- The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Seating Area (Waiting Area - Morris and Irwell Wards)
- The seating area is located in the foyer between the Morris and Irwell Wards.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access and automatic doors.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Seating available in this area includes: sofas and stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Gym (Morris and Irwell Wards)
- The gym is located at the rear of the entrance lobby to Morris and Irwell Wards.
- There is step-free level access into the gym.
- There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 174cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The gym is not staffed.
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Entrance (Irwell Ward Reception)
- This entrance is located to the left from the outside entrance to Morris and Irwell Wards.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is a bell at a height of 121cm.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 96cm.
- The door has a medium visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Reception (Irwell Ward)
- The reception is located on the right after the Irwell Ward reception entrance.
- The distance from Irwell Ward reception entrance is 2m.
- The most accessible route to reception has manual doors.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 114cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the desk.
- The reception has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Ward (Irwell Ward)
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Ward Information
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- This is a complex care ward.
- This is a shared ward.
- There are 17 side rooms available.
- There are 17 beds in total on the ward.
- There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
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Location and Access
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- There is no 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 opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 98cm.
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- The flooring is shiny and patterned.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Wayfinding and dementia-friendly signage is provided.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
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Facilities and Services
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- Seating available on the ward includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, sofas and benches.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
- The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations and a washroom.
- The following facilities are available for visitors: a standard toilet.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations for visitors is located on the hospital corridor after the main reception.
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Visiting Hours
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- There are set visiting times for the ward.
- Visiting times are 10:00 - 20:00.
- Protected meal times are between 12:00 - 13:00 and 17:00 - 18:00.
Toilet and Changing Facilities (Irwell Ward)
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
- Toilets with adaptations are located ahead from the entrance to the ward, and within the bathroom to the left from the ward entrance.
- The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
- The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located in the entrance foyer to Irwell and Morris wards.
Consultation / Medical Room (Treatment Room)
- There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
- The room surveyed was; Treatment Room.
- The room is located to the left from the Irwell Ward entrance.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
- 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 inwards.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.
- 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.
- The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 180cm.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
- 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.
Consultation / Medical Room (Medication Room)
- There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
- The room surveyed was; Medication Room.
- The room is located to the left from the Irwell Ward entrance.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- The width of the opening is 92cm.
- 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.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
- 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.
- There is a hatch for dispensing medicines. The counter is 102cm high.
Dining Room (Dining Room)
- The dining room is located ahead from the Irwell 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 193cm.
- 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 room includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- Some tables are 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.
Lounge (TV Lounge)
- The lounge is located ahead from the Irwell Ward entrance.
- There is step-free level access into the lounge.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 85cm.
- 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 and sofas.
- Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
- The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is a TV with subtitles.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Room (Meeting Room)
- The room is located ahead from the Irwell 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 low visual contrast.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.
- 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: armchairs.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables and coffee tables.
- Some tables are fixed.
- 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.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located ahead from the Irwell Ward entrance.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 152cm (width) x 222cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 84cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button 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 a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- 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.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 103cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 73cm 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 grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 92cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 143cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a push button emergency alarm.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a clinical waste bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Bathroom with Adaptations (Bathroom)
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Location and Access
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- The bathroom surveyed is located on the ground floor to the left from the Irwell Ward entrance.
- The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- 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 91cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the bathroom are 320cm (width) x 265cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 122cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush on the 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 toilet has a padded backrest.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 73cm 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 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 95cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 115cm from the floor.
- 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 pedal bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- The bathroom has a height adjustable bath.
- The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 71cm.
- The bath controls are twist turn mixer.
- There is a detachable shower head.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
- There is a push button emergency alarm for the shower.
Outdoor Spaces (Courtyard)
- The following is available in this area: gardens.
- Outdoor areas consist of 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.
- The paths have narrow gaps.
