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Getting To (Kingsley Ward)

• The most accessible route from the car park has a dropped kerb with tactile paving, bollards and a pedestrian crossing.
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• There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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• The Kingsley Ward is located on the main building corridor to the left of reception.
• The Kingsley Ward is approximately 20m from the main entrance.
• Enter the main hospital building via the main entrance, turn left and continue along the corridor.
  The Kingsley Ward is located to the left.
• Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access.
• Some flooring along the route is shiny .
• There are resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
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Parking (Kingsley Ward)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located in front of the Hollins Park Hospital main entrance.
  • 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 9 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 240cm x 480cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 9in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 26m (28yd 1ft) from the Hollins Park Hospital main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 35m (38yd 10in) from the Hollins Park Hospital main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • 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.
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Entrance (Hollins Park Hospital Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the Hollins Park Hospital main building.
• The entrance area is 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 121cm.
• There is a buzzer at a height of 111cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 114cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a medium visual contrast.
• There is a second single automatic door.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
• The second door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 93cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The second door has a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Ward (Kingsley Ward)

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• Ward Information View
  • This is a later life ward.
  • This is a shared ward.
  • There are 16 side rooms available.
  • There are 16 beds in total on the ward.
  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• Location and Access View
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this ward.
  • There is a buzzer at a height of 129cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 135cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Dementia-friendly signage is provided.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Facilities and Services View
  • Seating available on the ward includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas and bariatric chairs with armrests.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
  • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations and ambulant toilets.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for visitors is located to the left of reception, on the main building corridor.
• Visiting Hours View
  • There are no set visiting times, please contact the ward in advance.
  • Protected meal times are between 08:00 to 09:00, 12:00 to 12:30, 17:00 to 17:30.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Kingsley Ward)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located within the Kingsley Ward, on the corridor.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located on the corridor of the main hospital building, opposite the restaurant.
  • The male and female toilet facilities are located on the corridor of the main hospital building, opposite the restaurant.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located on the ward corridor.
  • Standard shower facilities are located within the ensuites.

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Entrance (Outside Area)

• This entrance is located to the left side of the conservatory.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 74cm.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Outdoor Spaces (Outside Area)

• The following is available in this area: a seating area.
• Outdoor areas consist of rubber tarmac.
• There are footpaths throughout.
• The majority of the paths are 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.

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Lounge

• The lounge is located on the ward corridor.
• There is step-free level access into the lounge.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 167cm.
• 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: chairs with armrests, sofas and bariatric chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
• There is a TV with subtitles.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Room (Conservatory)

• The room is located via the Lounge.
• The distance from the Kingsley Ward entrance is 21m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• 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 low visual contrast.
• The doors open inwards.
• The width of the opening is 150cm.
• 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 and patterned.
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is 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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Lounge (Female Lounge)

• The lounge is located on the ward corridor.
• There is step-free level access into the lounge.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked door can be opened on request .
• 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: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, sofas and bariatric chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in the lounge includes: tables.
• The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is a TV with subtitles.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Dining Room

• The dining room is located on the Kingsley Ward corridor, to the left.
• There is step-free level access into the dining room.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• The doors open inwards.
• The width of the opening is 160cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface height of the tables is 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 (MDT Room)

• There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; MDT Room.
• The room is located on the Kingsley Ward corridor, to the left.
• 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 is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• 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 medium visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
• Some furniture is fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Treatment Room)

• There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Treatment Room.
• The room is located on the Kingsley Ward corridor to the left.
• 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 outwards.
• The width of the opening is 85cm.
• 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.
• 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 (Kingsley Ward Activity and Immersive Suite)

• The room is located on the Kingsley Ward corridor to the left.
• The distance from the Kingsley Ward entrance is 34m.
• 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 outwards.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• 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.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Standard Bedroom (Bedroom 7)

• The bedroom surveyed is located on the Kingsley Ward corridor .
• The distance from the Kingsley Ward entrance is 52m.
• The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
• There is written text, dementia friendly and 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 bedroom has a single bed.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The following is available in this bedroom: a height adjustable bed and a chair with armrests.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Standard Ensuite (Bedroom 7)

• There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
• The ensuite door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 86cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• The dimensions of the ensuite are 210cm (width) x 215cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however the left side is obstructed.
• The lateral transfer space on the left is 100cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
• The lateral transfer space on the right is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
• The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
• There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
• The wash basin has a twist turn mixer tap.
• The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
• Additional features include: a mirror.
• The ensuite has a clinical waste bin.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
• There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
• The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
• There is a shower seat.
• There are grab rails for the shower.

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Shower with Adaptations (Kingsley Ward)

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• Location and Access View
  • The shower surveyed is located on the Kingsley Ward corridor.
  • The distance from the Kingsley Ward entrance is 62m.
  • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access.
  • 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 inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The door has no lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is a shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails for the shower.
  • The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push button emergency alarm for the shower.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The facility has a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Bathroom with Adaptations (Kingsley Ward)

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• Location and Access View
  • The bathroom surveyed is located on the Kingsley Ward Corridor.
  • The distance from the Kingsley Ward entrance is 69m.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • The door has no lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 340cm (width) x 360cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
  • There is a wall sensor flush .
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown rails have 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.
  • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 80cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer 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 130cm 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 144cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The bathroom has a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • 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 twist turn mixer.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Female - Transfer Both Sides)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the Kingsley Ward corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • 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 both ways and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has no lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 210cm (width) x 215cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however the right side is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 81cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 100cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the right transfer side.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown rails have a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 43cm 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 97cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 81cm 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 110cm 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 have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.