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Getting To (Laurel Ward)

The most accessible route from the Redwoods Centre car park has slight ramps or slopes, uneven surfaces, bollards and a pedestrian crossing.
Access to Laurel Ward is via the Wrekin Building entrance.
There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
Laurel Ward is located ahead and to the right as you enter the Wrekin Building.
Laurel Ward is approximately 9m from the Wrekin Building entrance.
Enter via the Wrekin Building entrance.
Proceed ahead and turn right.
Laurel Ward is ahead.
Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access.
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.

Car Park View
- The car park is located in front of the building.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
- There are 9 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 481cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 128cm.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
- The nearest designated bay is 12m from the Wenlock Building entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access, uneven surfaces and a pedestrian crossing.
- 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.
Drop-off Point View
- There is a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located in front of the building.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

This entrance is located at the front of the building.
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 slope at the entrance.
The slope has a slight gradient.
There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 115cm.
There is an intercom at a height of 113cm.
There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
The doors open by sliding.
The width of the opening is 96cm.
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 105cm.
There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
There is step-free level access as you enter.

The reception is located to the right as you enter the Wrekin Building.
The distance from the Wrekin Building entrance is 2m.
There is step-free level access to reception.
The height of the reception desk is 116cm.
There is a lowered section at the desk.
The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
The reception has glazed screens.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
Some flooring is shiny.
Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
Seating available in this area includes: armchairs and sofas.

Ward Information View
- This is an acute mental health ward.
- This is a shared ward.
- There are 16 side rooms available.
- There are 15 beds in total on the ward.
Location and Access View
- 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 110cm.
- There is an intercom at a height of 112cm.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 147cm.
- 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.
Getting Around View
- 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 which varies depending on the time of day.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Facilities and Services View
- Seating available on the ward includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas and stools.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The hoist is mobile.
- The following facilities are available for patients: standard toilets and a washroom.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations for visitors is located off the Wrekin Building main foyer.
Visiting Hours View
- There are set visiting times for the ward.

The counter is located off the main walkway.
There is step-free level access to the counter.
The height of the counter is 103cm.
There is not a lowered section at the counter.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
Some flooring is shiny.
Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas and stools.
Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.

The room is located off the left side corridor.
The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
There is no signage on or near the door.
There is step-free level access into the room.
There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 131cm.
There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
The door is permanently held open.
The width of the opening is 82cm.
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: armchairs and sofas.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm and a television with subtitles.
There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the time of day.
Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Lighting levels are adjustable.