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Peasley Cross Hospital - Taylor Ward

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

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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 (Taylor and Iris Wards)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Peasley Cross Hospital.
  • 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 an intercom at a height of 132cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 100cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 159cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 86cm.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open away from you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 87cm.
  • The width of the opening is 162cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 95cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Ward (Peasley Cross Hospital - Taylor Ward)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is an acute mental health ward.
    • This is a male only ward.
    • There are 17 side rooms available.
    • There are 17 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 bell at a height of 126cm.
    • 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 away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available on the ward includes: 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: standard toilets and washrooms.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations for visitors is located in the communal area on level 0.
  • Visiting Hours View
    • There are no set visiting times, please contact the ward in advance.
    • Protected meal times are between 12:00 - 13:00 and 17:00 - 18:00.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Peasley Cross Hospital - Taylor Ward)

Room (Patient Laundry)

  • The room is located along the main Taylor Ward 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 high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • 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.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a wash basin.
  • 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.

Room (Lounge)

  • The room is located along the main Taylor Ward 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 83cm.
  • 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: armchairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
  • 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.

Room (Activity Room)

  • The room is located along the main Taylor Ward 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.
  • The door opens both ways.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • 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).
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles and a play area.
  • 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.

Dining Room (Dining Room and Allocated Visiting Area)

  • The dining room is located along the main Taylor Ward corridor.
  • There is step-free level access into the dining room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 72cm.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • 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.
  • 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Consultation / Medical Room (Clinic)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Clinic.
  • The room is located on the main Taylor Ward 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 76cm.
  • 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 low 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.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • Some 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.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Bath and Toilet)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located along the main Taylor Ward corridor.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
    • 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 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 low visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 266cm (width) x 359cm (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.
    • The lateral transfer space is 185cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a wall sensor flush on the transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • 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 63cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 87cm 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 medium 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 133cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 127cm 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 no disposal facilities.
    • 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.
    • The bathroom has a standard bath.
    • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 51cm.
    • The bath controls are push.

Standard Bathroom (Room 9 - Shower and Toilet)

  • The bathroom surveyed is located in side room 9.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has manual doors and step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • The bathroom door opens both ways and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 187cm (width) x 151cm (depth) and there is not 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 122cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • The toilet seat has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder and a wash basin available.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • Additional features include: a mirror.
  • The bathroom has no disposal facilities.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The bathroom has a step-free shower.
  • There is a fixed height shower head.
  • The shower controls are twist/turn.
  • There is no shower seat.