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Getting To (Chesterton Unit)

• The most accessible route from the car park has a slight ramp or slope.
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Parking (Chesterton Unit)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the left of the Chesterton Unit main entrance.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 475cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 129cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 19m from main entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance (Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located to the front of Chesterton Unit.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a buzzer at a height of 138cm.
• There is an intercom at a height of 144cm.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 74cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double manual doors .
• The locked door can be opened on request .
• The second set of doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 76cm.
• The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception (Chesterton Unit)

• The reception is located beyond the first set of doors at the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 3m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 95cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the desk.
• The reception has glazed screens.
• There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Seating available in this area includes: armchairs and sofas.
• The seating is located beyond the second set of doors to the left of reception.

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Ward (Chesterton Unit)

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• Ward Information View
  • This is a secure unit.
  • This is a female only ward.
  • There are 18 side rooms available.
  • There are 18 beds in total on the ward.
  • There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
• Location and Access View
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this ward.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The locked door can be opened on request .
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Facilities and Services View
  • Seating available on the ward includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Visiting Hours View
  • There are no set visiting times, please contact the ward in advance.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Chesterton Unit)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet facilities are located on the Chesterton Unit corridor.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • Standard shower facilities are located on the Chesterton Unit corridor.

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Room (Forensic Outreach Team)

• The room is located on the Chesterton Unit corridor.
• The distance from the Chesterton Unit entrance is 22m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: desks and 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 even at the time of the survey.

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Room (Meeting Room - Family)

• The room is located on the Chesterton Unit corridor.
• The distance from the Chesterton Unit corridor is 19m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 82cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is not 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 and sofas.
• Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a play area.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Room (Activity Room)

• The room is located on the Chesterton Unit corridor.
• The distance from the Chesterton Unit entrance is 31m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• The doors open inwards.
• The width of the opening is 154cm.
• 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.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
• There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the time of day.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Clinic)

• There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Clinic.
• The room is located on the Chesterton Unit corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens outwards.
• The width of the opening is 82cm.
• 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 low 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 without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• 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.

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Kitchen (Chesterton Unit)

• The kitchen is located on the Chesterton Unit corridor.
• There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
• The width of the opening is 151cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
• Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
• The hob is 90cm from the floor.
• A lowered hob is not available.
• The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The sink is 90cm from the floor.
• A lowered sink is not available.
• The sink has a lever mixer tap.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
• The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
• Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs with armrests.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lounge (TV Lounge)

• The lounge is located on the Chesterton Unit corridor.
• There is step-free level access into the lounge.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the lounge includes: armchairs and stools.
• There is a TV with subtitles.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Dining Room

• The dining room is located on the Chesterton Unit corridor.
• There is step-free level access into the dining room.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The locked door can be opened on request .
• The doors open inwards.
• The width of the opening is 75cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Clinic - Medication)

• There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Clinic.
• The room is located on the Chesterton Unit corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 82cm.
• 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 even at the time of the survey.
• The counter height is 104cm.

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Room (Quiet Room)

• The room is located on the Chesterton Unit corridor.
• The distance from the Chesterton Unit entrance is 39m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 81cm.
• 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.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, armchairs and stools.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Room (Laundry)

• The room is located on the Chesterton Unit corridor.
• The distance from the Chesterton Unit entrance is 33m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 82cm.
• 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 may be background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Gym

• The gym is located on the Chesterton Unit Corridor.
• There is step-free level access into the gym.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• The locked door can be opened on request .
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 90cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The gym is staffed when open.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
• Equipment includes free weights, cable resistance machines and upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed.
• 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.

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Standard Bedroom (Bedroom 1)

• The bedroom surveyed is located on the Chesterton Unit corridor.
• The distance from the Chesterton Unit entrance is 64m.
• The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
• There is numbered and 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 82cm.
• The bedroom has a single bed.
• The top of the mattress is 65cm from the floor.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
• The following is available in this bedroom: an armchair and a desk.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Standard Bathroom (Chesterton Unit)

• The bathroom surveyed is located on the Chesterton Unit corridor.
• The distance from the Chesterton Unit entrance is 62m.
• The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
• The bathroom door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 82cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• The dimensions of the bathroom are 395cm (width) x 293cm (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, however it is obstructed.
• The lateral transfer space is 144cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
• The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
• There is a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
• The wash basin has a sensor tap.
• The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
• The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
• Additional features include: a mirror.
• The bathroom has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• The bathroom has a height adjustable bath.
• The bath controls are sensor.
• There is a fixed height shower head.
• The shower controls are sensor.
• There is a shower seat.

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Standard Shower Facilities

• The standard shower facilities surveyed are located on the Chesterton Unit corridor.
• The distance from the Chesterton Unit entrance is 64m.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access .
• The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 81cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a fixed height shower head.
• The shower controls are sensor.
• There is no shower seat, but one can be requested in advance.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.