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Peasley Cross Hospital - Birch Unit

Peasley Cross Hospital , Marshalls Cross Road, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 3DE

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Overview (Peasley Cross Hospital - Birch Unit)

  • About View
    • This is a community support unit for children and young people with multiple services available.
    • Services available in the venue include: CAHMS, mental health schools teams, children in care, neuro-developmental pathway, early intervention team, children's eating disorder service, response team.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is no hearing assistance system.
    • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
    • British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
    • Documents are available in the following formats: Braille (on request), large print (on request), Makaton (on request) and different languages (on request).
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
    • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
    • Staff receive the following training: quality and diversity training, CPD training.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Peasley Cross Hospital - Birch Unit)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located at the end of the secure treatment corridor.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located on the secure treatment corridor.

Parking (Taylor Ward, Iris Ward, Birch Unit, O'Hanlon Centre)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located adjacent to the O'Hanlon Centre, the Birch unit and the Taylor and Iris Wards.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 3 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 480cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access, a very easy slope and bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff and visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 226cm (width) x 490cm (depth).
    • The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points require an app.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • The nearest blue badge bay is 19 metres from the Taylor and Iris Wards entrance.
      The nearest blue badge bay is 21 metres from the Birch Unit entrance.
      The nearest blue badge bay is 49 metres from the O'Hanlon Centre entrance.

Entrance (Peasley Cross Hospital - Birch Unit)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not 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 an intercom at a height of 153cm.
  • There is a key pad at a height of 143cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 107cm.
  • The width of the opening is 93cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 113cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Peasley Cross Hospital - Birch Unit)

  • The reception is located on the left as you enter Peasley Cross Hospital.
  • The distance from the Peasley Cross Hospital - Birch Unit main entrance is 8m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • The reception has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • 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 with armrests, chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Entrance (Secure Corridor)

  • This entrance is located ahead after entering the Peasley Cross Hospital - Birch Unit.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key pad at a height of 129cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 117cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Getting Around (Peasley Cross Hospital - Birch Unit)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Consultation / Medical Room (Clinic Room)

  • There are 7 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Clinic Room.
  • The room is located on the right after entering the treatment corridor.
  • 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 low 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.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 182cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The tables are 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 (Consultants Office)

  • There are 7 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Consultants Office.
  • The room is located at the end of the secure treatment corridor.
  • 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 low 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 without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: coffee 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.

Room (Rainbow Room)

  • The room is located on the right after entering the treatment corridor.
  • The distance from the Peasley Cross Hospital - Birch Unit main entrance is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is pictorial and 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 low visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • 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.
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • 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.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • 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.

Room (Therapy Room 1)

  • The room is located on the left after entering the secure treatment corridor.
  • The distance from the Peasley Cross Hospital - Birch Unit main entrance is 12m.
  • 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 low visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture cannot 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: armchairs 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.

Room (Therapy Room 5)

  • The room is located at the end of the secure treatment corridor.
  • The distance from the Peasley Cross Hospital - Birch Unit main entrance is 25m.
  • 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 low 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 without armrests and armchairs.
  • 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 play area and a wash basin.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the end of the secure treatment corridor.
    • The distance from the Peasley Cross Hospital - Birch Unit main entrance is 24m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • 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 low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low 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 162cm (width) x 213cm (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 95cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever 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 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 48cm 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 94cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm 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 grab 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 123cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.