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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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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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Outside Access (Rear Secure Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor, at the rear of the hospital building.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located ahead from the main entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
  • The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+).
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • There are two seater sofas and armchairs.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
  • There is a television.
  • Subtitles are not available.
  • Vending machines are not available.
  • A water dispenser is 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.
• Comments View
  • There is an information screen on the wall behind the reception desk.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is concrete and laminate.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails are provided in some corridors.
  • Seating is not provided in corridors.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage and Wayfinding View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does play background music in public areas.
  • Music is played in the Tick Tock Café.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.

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Amenities

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• Shops and Services View
  • The shops/services available include; a coffee shop.
• ATM Machines View
  • There is not an/are not ATM machine(s) available.
• Pay Phones and Charging Points View
  • Pay phones are not available.
  • Phone charging points are not available.
• Public WiFi View
  • Free public WiFi is not available at the hospital.
• TV Pre-Payment Machines View
  • There are no TV pre-pay machines for patients.

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Eating and Drinking (Tick Tock Café)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located on the right, after passing through two main security doors.
  • There is step-free access to the café.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; written wall menus.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are not available.
  • This area does play background music.
  • Background music is played at all times, the volume can be adjusted if requested.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 90cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 72cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
  • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • The café is open from 8am - 3pm Monday to Friday.

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Entrance (Faith Room Corridor)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor near the left-hand outdoor area just after the automatic doors.
  • The entrance area/door is not 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) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 89cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.

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Place of Worship / Prayer Room (Faith Room)

• The Prayer Room is located on the ground floor near the left-hand outdoor area just after the automatic doors.
• There is step-free access to the Prayer Room.
• The door(s) open(s) by sliding.
• The door(s) for the room is/are not push pad activated.
• The door(s) is/are double width.
• The door(s) may be difficult for some to open.
• The width of the door opening is 148cm.
• The type of flooring in the room is wood.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room.
• There is bench seating and single seats without armrests.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• Background music is not played in the room.
• There is not a speaker system in the room.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels in the room are moderate to good.

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Family Room

• The family room is located on the ground floor, just off the main corridor.
• There is step-free access to the family room.
• The family room is clearly signed.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm.
• The type of flooring in the place of worship/room is wood.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the family room.
• There is a mixture of chairs with and without armrests.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a refreshment counter.
• There is a sink.
• The wash basin tap type is sensor.
• There is a television.
• Subtitles are available.
• Vending machines are not available.
• There is not a water dispenser available.
• There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• Background music is not played in the room.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels in the room are moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • There is another very similar family room to the right of the one surveyed.

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Entrance (Art and Craft Corridor)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor opposite the right-hand outdoor area.
  • The entrance area/door is not 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) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.

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Room(s) (Art and Craft Room)

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• Access View
  • The room surveyed was Art and Craft Room.
  • Art and Craft Room is located on the ground floor opposite the right-hand outdoor area.
  • There is not wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
  • There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
  • The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • There is step-free access into the room(s).
• Room Details View
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single.
  • The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
  • This room has a work surface with a knee recess.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
  • There is fixed furniture within the room(s).
  • The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 70cm.
  • A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
  • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • Furniture can be reconfigured to allow a turning space for wheelchair users.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • The type of flooring in the room(s) is vinyl.
  • Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • Electric sockets are between 40cm and 100cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • Although the door is signed as having a hearing assistance system there is not one available.

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Room(s) (ADL Kitchen - Art and Craft Area)

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• Access View
  • The room surveyed was ADL kitchen.
  • ADL Kitchen is located on the ground floor in the Art and Craft area.
  • There is not wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
  • There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
  • The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • There is step-free access into the room(s).
• Room Details View
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single.
  • The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
  • This room has a work surface and a dining table.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
  • There is fixed furniture within the room(s).
  • The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) ranges between 71cm and 72cm.
  • A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
  • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • Furniture can be reconfigured to allow a turning space for wheelchair users.
  • There are seats with armrests on both sides.
  • The type of flooring in the room(s) is vinyl.
  • Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • Electric sockets are between 40cm and 100cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Left Hand Transfer - Art and Craft Area)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located in the Art and Craft area.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 66m (72yd 6in) from the main entrance.
  • 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 140cm x 303cm (4ft 7in x 9ft 11in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 no dropdown rail.
  • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • 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 female sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a wall which acts as a backrest.
  • 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 81cm (2ft 8in).
  • 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 no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 130cm.
  • 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 133cm (4ft 4in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Comments View
  • This toilet is signed as being accessible, however, there are no accessible features inside.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Left Hand Transfer - Main Corridor)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the left from the main entrance after passing through two security doors.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • 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 219cm x 182cm (7ft 2in x 5ft 12in).
  • 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 146cm (4ft 9in).
  • There is a flush 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 good.
  • 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 disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• 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 has a wall which acts as a backrest.
  • 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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 115cm.
  • 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 127cm (4ft 2in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 92cm.
• Comments View
  • A key is required to extend the dropdown rail. This can be obtained from the reception desk.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located just off the main corridor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 38m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 73cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are low to moderate.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Outside Irwell and Morris Wards)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located just inside the foyer to the Irwell and Morris Wards.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the shared Irwell and Morris wards entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 73cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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  • The female toilet is located just inside the shared entrance to the Irwell and Morris wards.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the shared Irwell and Morris ward entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 72cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Outside Alt and Newton Wards)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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  • The male toilet is located just inside the foyer to the Alt and Newton Wards.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the shared Alt and Newton wards entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 73cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female toilet is located just inside the shared entrance to the Alt and Newton wards.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the shared Alt and Newton ward entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 72cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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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.