Access Guide
Getting To (C450 - Writtle Ward)
- C450 - Writtle Ward is located in Zone C on Level 4.
- C450 - Writtle Ward is approximately 13m from the lifts 10 and 11 in Zone C.
- The route from the Chemotherapy and Renal car park has some uneven surfaces to reach the Zone C entrance.
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- Access to C450 - Writtle Ward is via the Zone C Entrance.
- Enter through the Zone C entrance and turn left.
Continue down the corridor to lifts 10 and 11 to the right.
Take the lift up to level 4.
Exit the lift and turn right.
Continue down the corridor and C450 - Writtle Ward is located on the left. - View further information about entrances (opens new tab)
- There is step free access, via lift, to C450 - Writtle Ward.
- The most accessible route includes manual doors which are held open and automatic doors.
- Some flooring is shiny .
- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Hospital Parking (Chemotherapy and Renal)
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Parking
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- The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
- The car park is located opposite the entrance to Zone C.
- 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) markings are faded.
- There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 247cm x 460cm (8ft 1in x 15ft 1in).
- There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- 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 not a designated drop-off point.
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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 unaided.
- The hospital entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
- The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is not clearly signposted.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Zone C Entrance.
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Comments
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- Upon arrival, please visit reception to be issued a permit for this car park.
Outside Access (Zone C)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the hospital building, providing access to level 2 of Zone C.
- There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- 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 117cm (3ft 10in).
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The height of the door release button is 124cm (4ft 1in).
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 145cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
Lift (Zone C)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in Zone C, to the left as you enter via the Zone C Entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Zone C 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 2, 3 and 4.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are 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 128cm (4ft 2in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 152cm x 265cm (4ft 12in x 8ft 8in).
- There are not 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 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 (C450 - Writtle Ward)
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Ward Information
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- This is a/an Care of the Elderly Medical ward.
- This is a shared ward.
- There is/are 4 bay(s) available.
- There is/are 4 side room(s) available.
- There is/are 26 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) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 149cm (4ft 11in).
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 128cm (4ft 2in).
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- There is level access throughout the ward.
- Staff can provide assistance with using any manual doors within the ward.
- There is 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 110cm.
- There is not a lowered section.
- 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 in Zone B on Level 2.
- There are no standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
- Standard toilet facilities for visitors are located in Zone B on Level 2.
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Visiting Times
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- There are set visiting times for the ward.
- Visiting times are 14:00 to 19:00.
- The visiting times are the same for each day.
- Patients and visitors need to ask a staff member to let them exit the ward.
Reception (C450 - Writtle Ward)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located just beyond the ward entrance doors.
- The reception point is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Writtle Ward entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are no windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
- The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+).
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.
Washroom (Shower Room and Toilet)
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Washroom Details
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- The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
- There is/are 6 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
- The washroom surveyed is located to the rear of the ward main corridor, to the left.
- There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
- This washroom is shared.
- 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The dimensions of the washroom are 237cm x 293cm (7ft 9in x 9ft 7in).
- The washroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
- There is a/are coat hook(s) 163cm 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 wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin is 80cm.
- There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
- The tap type is lever. It is a mixer tap.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 127cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the towel dispenser is 142cm.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- There is a/are general waste (with lid) and clinical waste disposal units.
- The washroom has a non-slip floor.
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Toilet Details
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- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- The cistern is not close coupled and no padded back rest is provided.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 150cm.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
- There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the toilet.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- There is a shelf next to the toilet.
- The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 138cm.
- The shelf is located where it is reachable.
- There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
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Shower Details
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- There is 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 area 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 dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- 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 moderate to good.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located off the ward main corridor to the right of the nurse's station.
- 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.
- The ambulant toilet does not have horizontal wall mounted grab rails.
- The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
- There are dropdown rails available on both sides of 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 81cm.
- 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 left of the wash basin.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.