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Block 6

St George's Hospital, Corporation Street, Stafford, ST16 3SR

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Overview (Block 6)

  • About View
    • Services available in the venue include: the Estates and Facilities Operational Team and the Complex care team.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: The first and second floors can only be accessed via the stairs.
    • There is a step within the threshold of multiple doors within the block.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
    • The ground, first and second floor can be accessed via stairs.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is no hearing assistance system.
    • British Sign Language can be provided virtually.
    • Documents are available in the following formats: large print (on request) and different languages (on request).
    • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
    • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Block 6)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located along the corridor on the right side of Block 6.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The shared standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor and second floor of Block 6.

Parking (Block 6 and Block 7 Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located between Block 6 and Block 7.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 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 but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 128cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 18m from the Block 6 front entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors, Blue Badge holders and permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
    • All visitors and non-permit holders must register their vehicle on arrival.
    • The height of the touchscreen controls for parking registration within Block 6 is between 141cm to 147cm.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Rear Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the rear of Block 6.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • 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 ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is a key pad at a height of 139cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Getting Around (Block 6)

  • The following areas have stepped access: The first and second floors can only be accessed via the stairs.
  • There is a step within the threshold of multiple doors within the block.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
  • 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 not provided.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Kitchen (Ground Floor)

  • The kitchen is located along the corridor on the right side of Block 6.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 69cm.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 93cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered hob is not available.
  • The oven is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 94cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a lever tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a microwave and a toaster.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located along the corridor on the right side of Block 6.
    • The distance from the Block 6 rear entrance is 5m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a step and doors permanently held open.
    • 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 78cm.
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 133cm (width) x 244cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 62cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 42cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low 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 90cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 80cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 115cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 102cm 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 mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 156cm and 172cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Stairs (Block 6 Stairs)

  • The stairs surveyed are located ahead as you enter Block 6.
  • There is a permanently held open door to access the stairwell.
  • The ground, first and second floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 14 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 19cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Kitchen (Second Floor)

  • The kitchen is located on the second floor of Block 6.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 69cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 93cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The sink is 94cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a microwave and a toaster.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Room (Second Floor - Meeting Room)

  • The room is located on the second floor of Block 6.
  • The distance from the top of the Block 6 Stairs is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a key pad at a height of 152cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 70cm.
  • 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 with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • 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.