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Gayton Lodge

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

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Overview (Gayton Lodge)

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Gayton Lodge)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the right hand side corridor of the first floor.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard washroom facilities are located on the right hand side corridor of the first floor.
    • Standard shower facilities are located in the first floor on-call bedroom.

Parking (Chebsey House, Gayton Lodge, Hatherton Centre and Haywood Lodge Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located between the Chebsey House, Gayton Lodge, Hatherton Centre and Haywood Lodge.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bay is clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 290cm (width) x 484cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 185cm.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
    • The nearest designated bay is 30m from the Chebsey House entrance.
    • The nearest designated bay is 50m from the Gayton Lodge entrance.
    • The nearest designated bay is 15m from the Hatherton Centre entrance.
    • The nearest designated bay is 10m from the Haywood Lodge entrance.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Gayton Lodge Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of Gayton Lodge.
  • 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 117cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Getting Around (Gayton Lodge)

  • The following areas have stepped access: The first floor can only be access via the stairs.
  • Access throughout may include 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.

Stairs (Gayton Lodge Stairs)

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the right as you enter Gayton Lodge.
  • The ground and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 18 steps between floors.
  • The steps have some clear markings and have a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail does not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does 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.

Room (Common Room)

  • The room is located along the corridor to the right as you access the first floor.
  • The distance from the top of Gayton Lodge stairs is 4m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
  • 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 71cm.
  • 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: chairs with armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables and desks.
  • The desks are fixed.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Room (Office 2)

  • The room is located along the corridor on the right side of the first floor.
  • The distance from the top of Gayton Lodge stairs is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
  • There is written text and numbered 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 72cm.
  • 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: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • The desks are fixed.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Kitchen (Staff Kitchen)

  • The kitchen is located at the end of the corridor to the right as you access the first floor.
  • 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 71cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The sink is 93cm 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.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is 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.

Standard Bedroom and Ensuite (On-Call Bedroom)

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located at the end of the corridor on the right side of the first floor.
    • The distance from the top of Gayton Lodge stairs is 15m.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • 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 72cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a single bed.
    • The top of the mattress is 62cm from the floor.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair with armrests and a desk.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
    • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
    • The wash basin has a lever tap.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • Additional features include: a mirror and a shelf.
    • The ensuite has a waste bin.
    • 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.
    • The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist/turn.
    • There is no shower seat.

Standard Bathroom (Shower and Toilet)

  • The bathroom surveyed is located along the corridor on the right side of the first floor.
  • The distance from the top of Gayton Lodge stairs is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • The bathroom door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 72cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
  • The wash basin has a lever tap.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • Additional features include: a mirror and coat hooks.
  • The bathroom has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
  • 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.
  • The bathroom has a shower cubicle.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist/turn.
  • There is no shower seat.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Gayton Lodge)

  • The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located at the end of the corridor to the right as you access the first floor.
  • The distance from the top of Gayton Lodge stairs is 10m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 71cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.