Access Guide
Getting To (Kingswood Ward)
- Kingswood Ward is located on Level A of the Jubilee Wing.
- Kingswood Ward is approximately 33m from the Jubilee Wing Lift.
- The route from the car park has a dropped kerb, uneven surfaces and a slight ramp to the Jubilee Wing Entrance.
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- Access to Kingswood Ward is via the Jubilee Wing entrance.
- Enter the hospital via the Jubilee Wing entrance.
Turn right and take the lift at the entrance to Level A.
Exit the lift and turn left.
Go through the double doors to the right and continue ahead.
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- There is step free access, via lift, to Kingswood Ward.
- The most accessible route includes manual doors which may be difficult to open.
- Some flooring is shiny .
- There are not resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- The following toilet facilities are available along the route; accessible toilet (with left hand transfer).
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Hospital Parking (The Cardiothoracic Centre)
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Parking
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- The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
- The car park is located in front of the Cardiothoracic Centre.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park does not have a barrier control system.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
- There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 245cm x 272cm (8ft x 8ft 11in).
- There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point.
- The drop-off point is located in front of the Cardiothoracic Centre.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
- The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
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Paying
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- There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
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Access to the Hospital
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- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are uneven surfaces.
- The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Cardiothoracic Centre entrance.
Outside Access (Jubilee Wing Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located on the south side of the hospital site, on Level A.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 126cm (4ft 2in).
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 147cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 151cm.
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Step Details
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- The step(s) is/are located to the left beyond the second door.
- There is/are 7 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the step(s).
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
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Lift Details
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- There is a lift to access this entrance.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
Lift (Jubilee Wing Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the front of the Jubilee Wing.
- Signs indicating the location of this lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Jubilee Wing Entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0, A, B and C.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 102cm x 132cm (3ft 4in x 4ft 4in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
Ward (Kingswood Ward)
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Ward Information
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- This is a/an endocrine ward.
- This is a shared ward.
- There is/are 5 bay(s) available.
- There is/are 7 side room(s) available.
- There is/are 27 bed(s) on this ward in total.
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Ward Access
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- There is a/are door(s) leading into the ward.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 158cm (5ft 2in).
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 152cm (4ft 12in).
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 143cm (4ft 8in).
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The height of the door release button is 125cm (4ft 1in).
- There is level access throughout the ward.
- Staff can provide assistance with using any manual doors within the ward.
- There is no clear signage on the ward.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is some flooring on the ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Reception/Nurses' Station
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- The height of the Nurses' Station desk is 105cm.
- There is a lowered section.
- The height of the lowered section of the desk is 74cm.
- There is not a hearing assistance system available at the desk.
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Relatives' Room
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- There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
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Ward Features and Patient Facilities
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- A hearing assistance system is not available on the ward.
- The ward does not play background music.
- There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
- A mobile hoist is available on the ward.
- There are washroom facilities for patients on the ward.
- There are toilet facilities for patients on the ward.
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Visitor Facilities
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- There are no accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
- Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located on level A in the Jubilee Wing.
- There are no standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
- Standard toilet facilities for visitors are located on level A in the Jubilee Wing.
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Visiting Times
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- There are set visiting times for the ward.
- Visiting times are 11:30 to 21:00.
- Protected meal times are between 12:00 to 13:30 and 17:00 to 18:00.
Washroom (Shower Room - Bay 2)
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Washroom Details
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- The washroom surveyed has a shower and a wash basin.
- There is/are 3 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
- The washroom surveyed is located within bay 2.
- There is ramped/sloped access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
- This washroom is female.
- There is pictorial, written or text and dementia friendly signage on or near the washroom door.
- The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards.
- The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The dimensions of the washroom are 172cm x 324cm (5ft 8in x 10ft 8in).
- The washroom does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
- There are coat hooks at 135cm and 147cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
- There is a wash basin.
- The height of the wash basin is 78cm.
- As you face the wash basin the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
- The tap type is lever. It is a mixer tap.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 138cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The height of the towel dispenser is 124cm.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- There is a/are clinical waste disposal units.
- The washroom has a non-slip floor.
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Shower Details
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- There is not a wheel in shower.
- The shower does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The shower control type is twist/turn.
- There is no seat for the shower.
- There are wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
- The shower tray is accessed via an easy slope.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
- Lighting levels are low to moderate.
Standard Toilet(s) (Female)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female toilet is located on the ward corridor.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The toilet seats have a high colour contrast.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 76cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above and to the right of the wash basin.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Bay 2)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female toilet is located within bay 2.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- Toilet seats do not have a high colour contrast.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
- The colour contrast of the horizontal wall mounted grab rail(s) in the ambulant cubicle(s) is high.
- There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
- The colour contrast of the vertical wall mounted grab rails in the ambulant cubicle(s) is high.
- There is a/are dropdown rail(s) on the left as you face the ambulant toilet(s).
- The colour contrast of the dropdown rail(s) in the ambulant cubicle(s) is high.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 74cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The wall fixed soap dispenser is located to the left of the wash basin.
- Lighting levels are low to moderate.