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Getting To (Marlowe Unit)

• The most accessible route from the Blue Badge Bay has a very easy slope and a dropped kerb.
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• There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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Parking (Marlowe)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front of the Marlowe Unit.
  • 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 and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 490cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 6m from the Marlowe Unit main entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • There is a dropped kerb without 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 (Marlowe Unit)

• This entrance is located at the front of the Marlowe Unit.
• 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 a very easy slope at the entrance.
• There is a buzzer at a height of 139cm.
• There is an intercom at a height of 145cm.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 82cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a low visual contrast.
• To exit, the receptionist will release the door.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception (Marlowe Unit)

• The reception is located ahead from the Marlowe Unit main entrance.
• The distance from the Marlowe Unit main entrance is 6m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 90cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the desk.
• The reception has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• 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: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

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Ward (Marlowe Unit)

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• Ward Information View
  • This is a secure unit.
  • This is a male only ward.
  • There are 15 side rooms available.
  • There are 15 beds in total on the ward.
  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• Location and Access View
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this ward.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • 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.
  • The doors are security doors which are opened and closed by a member of staff only.
    The doors give access to the corridor beyond and the visiting room.
    All visitors beyond the entrance are accompanied by a member of staff at all times.
• Facilities and Services View
  • Seating available on the ward includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is a relatives' room for the ward.
  • The following facilities are available for patients: a standard toilet and washrooms.
  • The following facilities are available for visitors: a toilet with adaptations.
• Visiting Hours View
  • There are no set visiting times, please contact the ward in advance.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Marlowe Unit)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located in the reception foyer, to the left of the reception desk.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
  • The male toilet facilities are located on the Marlowe Unit corridor.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • Standard shower facilities are located on the Marlowe Unit corridor.

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Room (Meeting Room)

• The room is located on the Marlowe 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 88cm.
• 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 and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: long 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.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
• 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 Marlowe 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 outwards.
• The width of the opening is 88cm.
• 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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Dining Room (Marlowe Unit)

• The dining room is located on Marlowe Unit corridor.
• There is step-free level access into the dining room.
• The width of the opening is 344cm.
• 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 without 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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Kitchen (Therapeutic Kitchen)

• The kitchen is located on the Marlowe Unit corridor.
• There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 88cm.
• 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 93cm from the floor.
• A lowered work surface is not available.
• Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
• The hob is 86cm from the floor.
• The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The sink is 93cm from the floor.
• A lowered sink is not available.
• The sink has a twist turn mixer tap.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a freezer, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
• Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
• The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Room (Pool)

• The room is located on Marlowe Unit corridor.
• 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.
• 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 90cm.
• 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: armchairs.
• Furniture available in the room includes: coffee 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 may be background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Gym (Marlowe Unit)

• The gym is located on the Marlowe Unit Corridor.
• There is step-free level access into the gym.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 84cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is some 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 some 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 may be background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lounge (Main Lounge)

• The lounge is located on the Marlowe Unit corridor.
• There is step-free level access into the lounge.
• The width of the opening is 343cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• Seating available in the lounge includes: armchairs.
• Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
• There is a TV with subtitles.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Room (Clinic Room)

• The room is located on the Marlowe 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 86cm.
• 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 without 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.
• The counter height is 105cm.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Examination Room)

• There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Examination Room.
• The room is located off the main lounge area.
• 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 84cm.
• 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.
• The treatment table is free standing at a fixed height.
• The length of the treatment table is 180cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without 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 (Sensory Room)

• The room is located on the Marlowe 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 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
• 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.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Room (Games Room)

• The room is located on the Marlowe 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 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 high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: coffee 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 may be background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• The interview room has been converted into a games room.

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Room (Psychology Room)

• The room is located on the Marlowe 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 87cm.
• 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: armchairs and sofas.
• Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
• The surface heights are 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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Entrance (Outside Area)

• This entrance is located in the pool room.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 81cm.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
• The slope has a slight gradient.

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Outdoor Spaces (Outside Area)

• The following is available in this area: picnic benches, undercover seating area.
• Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac and grass.
• There are footpaths in some areas.
• 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.

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Standard Bathroom (Shower)

• The bathroom surveyed is located on the Marlowe Unit corridor.
• 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 96cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• The dimensions of the bathroom are 424cm (width) x 344cm (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 110cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
• The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
• There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
• The wash basin has a sensor tap.
• The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
• The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
• The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
• Additional features include: a mirror.
• The bathroom has a waste bin.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• The bathroom has a standard bath.
• The bath controls are sensor.
• There is a fixed height shower head.
• The shower controls are sensor.
• There is no shower seat.

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Standard Bedroom (Bedroom 8)

• The bedroom surveyed is located on the Marlowe Unit corridor.
• 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 75cm 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: a chair without armrests and a desk.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Visitors - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the left of reception.
  • The distance from the Marlowe Unit main entrance is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text 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 a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 195cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 126cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 94cm 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 93cm 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 89cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a 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.

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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.