Access Guide
Getting To (Grange Ward)
- The most accessible route from the Haywood Community Hospital car park has a very easy slope, uneven surfaces, a dropped kerb, bollards and a pedestrian crossing.
- Access to the Grange Ward is via the Main Entrance.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
- The Grange Ward is located on the first floor.
- The Grange Ward is approximately 30m from the lift.
- Enter via the Main Entrance.
- Proceed ahead down the corridor to the bank of lifts.
- Take a lift to the first floor.
- Exit the lift to the left and continue to the end of the corridor.
- The Grange Ward is located ahead.
- Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and doors permanently held open.
- Some flooring along the route is shiny.
- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer), a toilet with adaptations (with right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
Parking (Haywood Community Hospital)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located off Haywood Road.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 14 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 233cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 99cm.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
- The nearest designated bay is 15m from the Main Entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope, uneven surfaces and bollards.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for staff, students, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located in front of the Main Entrance.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.
Entrance (Main Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front of he hospital building.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 105cm.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 107cm.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 174cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- The second set of doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 172cm.
- The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Lift (Haywood Community Hospital)
- The lift surveyed is located at the rear of the hospital building.
- The distance from the Main Entrance is 20m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- The lower ground, ground and first floor are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high visual contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 130cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 141cm (width) x 277cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
- The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
Ward (Grange Ward)
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Ward Information
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- This is a rehabilitation and intermediate care ward.
- This is a shared ward.
- There are 5 bays available.
- There are 12 side rooms available.
- There are 20+ beds in total on the ward.
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Location and Access
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- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this ward.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 104cm.
- There is an intercom at a height of 126cm.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 122cm.
- There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
- The doors open away from you.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 172cm.
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
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Reception / Nurses' Station
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- The height of the desk is 112cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
- The desk has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Facilities and Services
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- Seating available on the ward includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- The hoist is mobile.
- There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
- The following facilities are available for patients: washrooms.
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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Grange Ward)
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Washroom and Shower Facilities
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- The washroom facilities which have adaptations are located off each of the bays and side rooms.
Day Room
- The room is located off the main 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 is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- 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.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas and stools.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables and coffee tables.
- Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles and a wash basin.
- There is background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
