Access Guide
Getting To (Morris Ward)
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge bays has a slight ramp or slope and bollards.
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- Access to Morris Ward is via the main entrance.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- Morris Ward is located on the ground floor of the hospital, at the rear, right side.
- Morris Ward is approximately 65m 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 court yard area and turn right.
Continue ahead to the external entrance to Morris and Irwell Wards, then bear right to the Morris Ward reception entrance.
Pass the reception desk and the entrance to Morris 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; standard toilets and a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer).
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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.
Toilet and Changing Facilities (Morris Ward)
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
- Toilets with adaptations are located ahead form the Morris Ward entrance and in the bathroom to the right from the ward entrance.
- The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
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 (Morris Ward Reception)
- This entrance is located to the right from the external entrance to Morris and Irwell Ward.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is a bell at a height of 118cm.
- 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 (Morris Ward)
- The reception is located on the left after the Morris Ward Reception entrance.
- The distance from Morris 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 110cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the desk.
- The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds and windows.
- 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 (Morris Ward)
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Ward Information
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- This is a male acute ward.
- This is a male only 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 written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this ward.
- There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 97cm.
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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.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- 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.
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Facilities and Services
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- Seating available on the ward includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without 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 toilet with adaptations and a washroom.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations for visitors is located on the hospital main corridor.
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Visiting Hours
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- There are set visiting times for the ward.
- Visiting times are 09:00 - 20:00.
- Protected meal times are between 12:00- 13:00 and 17:00 - 18:00.
Consultation / Medical Room (Treatment Room)
- There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
- The room surveyed was; Treatment Room.
- The room is located to the right from the Morris Ward entrance.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
- 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 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.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
- 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 even at the time of the survey.
Consultation / Medical Room (Medicine Management)
- There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
- The room surveyed was; Medicine Management.
- The room is located to the right form the Morris Ward entrance.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- The width of the opening is 91cm.
- 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.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
- There is a counter for dispensing medication which is 104cm high.
There is room to sign documents on the counter.
Dining Room (Dining Room)
- The dining room is located ahead from the Morris Ward entrance.
- There is step-free level access into the dining room.
- There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 191cm.
- 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 without 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 some of 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 counter which is 90cm high.
Lounge (TV Lounge)
- The lounge is located on the ground floor ahead from the Morris Ward entrance.
- There is step-free level access into the lounge.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 99cm.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
- 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.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located ahead from the Morris Ward entrance.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- 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 148cm (width) x 263cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 81cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a wall sensor 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 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 44cm from the floor.
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- The wash basin and taps cannot 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 not a soap dispenser.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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 pedal bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Bathroom with Adaptations (Bathroom)
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Location and Access
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- The bathroom surveyed is located on the right side of the Morris Ward.
- 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 94cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a medium 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 330cm (width) x 267cm (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 78cm 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 not a towel dispenser.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a push button emergency alarm.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The bathroom has no disposal facilities.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- The bathroom has a standard bath.
- The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 58cm.
- The bath controls are sensor.
Outdoor Spaces (Courtyard)
- The following is available in this area: gardens.
- Outdoor areas consist of rubber tarmac 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.
- The paths have narrow gaps.
