Access Guide
Introduction (Ainslie Unit)
- Services / facilities within the building include Rehabilitation Service – Community Services and Rehabilitation Service – Inpatient Services.
Getting Here (Ainslie Unit)
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By Road
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- Ainslie Unit is located just off Friars Close and can be accessed by the North Circular Road.
- Ainslie Unit has its own car park for staff and visitors with three Blue Badge bays.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stop is located on Larkshall Road, The bus that stops here is the 444.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Chingford.
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By Underground
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- The nearest underground station is Woodford.
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Useful Links
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- This link is to the home website of TFL, operators of the bus and underground services close to and Ainslie Unit.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- This link is to the home website of Networkrail, operators of Chingford train station.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance (Ainslie Unit)
- There is not a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
- Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: Braille on request, large print on request, Makaton on request and different languages on request.
- There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
- BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
- Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the hospital.
Parking (Ainslie Unit)
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Parking
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- The venue does have a dedicated car park.
- 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 block paving.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 352cm x 568cm (11ft 7in x 18ft 8in).
- 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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Paying
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- There are not parking charges for the car park.
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Access from the Car Park
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- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are uneven surfaces.
- The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
- The surface on the approach to the entrance is block paving.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
Outside Access (Ainslie Rehabilitation Unit)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 91cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 182cm.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Entrance (Ward Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located to the left as you enter the main entrance.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The height of the door release button is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 93cm.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located between the two sets of doors.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the ramp.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
Getting Around The Building
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
- There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are provided in some corridors.
- There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
- The lighting levels are good.
- Lighting levels of at least 100 lux at floor level, were recorded in all corridors surveyed.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout the building.
- Dementia friendly signage is provided.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in public areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels are good.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left as you approach the ground floor ward.
- Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main 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 G and 1.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not 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.
- Lighting levels are at least 100 lux at floor level in the lift lobby.
- 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 fair.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 111cm x 134cm (3ft 8in x 4ft 5in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is low to moderate.
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- There is a larger lift located to the right of the ground floor ward entrance.
- The lift has a door opening of 130cm.
- The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 240cm.
- This is shown in photographs 4, 5 and 6.
Ward (Ground Floor)
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Ward Information
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- This is a/an rehabilitation ward.
- This is a shared ward.
- There is/are 4 bay(s) available.
- There is/are 4 side room(s) available.
- There is/are 16 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) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- There is level access throughout the ward.
- There is clear signage on the ward.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is flooring on the ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Reception/Nurses' Station
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- The height of the Nurses' Station desk is 112cm.
- 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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Example Side Room
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- There are no side rooms available with an accessible ensuite.
- The width of the door opening into the side room is over 75cm.
- The side room surveyed does not have a ceiling track hoist.
- There is sufficient space next to the bed for a mobile hoist to operate.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre around the bed.
- Bedside storage is available.
- The colour contrast between the walls and the floor in the side room is high.
- The lighting levels in the side room are moderate to good.
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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 accessible washroom facilities for patients on the ward.
- There are not accessible toilet facilities for patients on the ward.
- There are washrooms suitable for ambulant disabled patients available on the ward.
- Toilets suitable for ambulant disabled patients are available on the ward.
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Visitor Facilities
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- There are accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
- There are standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
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Visiting Times
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- There are set visiting times for the ward.
- Visiting times are weekdays 10:00 to 13:00 and weekends 13:00 to 17:00.
Ward (First Floor)
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Ward Information
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- This is a/an rehabilitation ward.
- This is a shared ward.
- There is/are 4 bay(s) available.
- There is/are 4 side room(s) available.
- There is/are 16 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) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- There is level access throughout the ward.
- There is clear signage on the ward.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is flooring on the ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Reception/Nurses' Station
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- The height of the Nurses' Station desk is 112cm.
- 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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Example Side Room
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- There are no side rooms available with an accessible ensuite.
- The width of the door opening into the side room is over 75cm.
- The side room surveyed does not have a ceiling track hoist.
- There is sufficient space next to the bed for a mobile hoist to operate.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre around the bed.
- Bedside storage is available.
- The colour contrast between the walls and the floor in the side room is high.
- The lighting levels in the side room are moderate to good.
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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 accessible washroom facilities for patients on the ward.
- There are not accessible toilet facilities for patients on the ward.
- There are washrooms suitable for ambulant disabled patients available on the ward.
- Toilets suitable for ambulant disabled patients are available on the ward.
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Visitor Facilities
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- There are accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
- There are standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
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Visiting Times
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- There are set visiting times for the ward.
- Visiting times are weekdays 10:00 to 13:00 and weekends 13:00 to 17:00.
Washroom (Ground Floor Ward Toilet and Shower)
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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 1 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
- The washroom surveyed is located on the corridor to left as you enter the ward and then on 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 sliding bolt.
- The door(s) is/are heavy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the washroom are 335cm x 396cm (10ft 12in x 12ft 12in).
- 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 out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
- There is not a coat hook in the washroom.
- There is not a mirror.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin is 82cm.
- As you face the wash basin the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- The tap type is lever. It is a mixer tap.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the towel dispenser is 108cm.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- There is a/are female sanitary, pedal bin 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet has a lid obstructing the back rest/cistern/wall.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 125cm.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 105cm.
- There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
- 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 a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
- The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 52cm (1ft 8in).
- There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
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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 colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
- The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Washroom (First Floor Ward Toilet and Shower)
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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 1 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
- There is/are also 1 washroom(s) which has/have a height adjustable bath, a bath and a wash basin.
- The washroom surveyed is located to the left as you enter the ward and on the left of the corridor.
- There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
- This washroom is female.
- 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 sliding bolt.
- The door(s) is/are heavy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the washroom are 280cm x 397cm (9ft 2in x 13ft).
- 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 out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
- There is not a coat hook in the washroom.
- There is not a mirror.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin is 84cm.
- As you face the wash basin the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- The tap type is lever. It is a mixer tap.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot 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 female sanitary, pedal bin 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet has a lid obstructing the back rest/cistern/wall.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 125cm.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 86cm.
- There is not a shelf 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 a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
- The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 52cm (1ft 8in).
- There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
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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 high.
- The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Washroom (First Floor Ward Toilet and Bath)
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Washroom Details
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- The washroom surveyed has a height adjustable bath, a toilet and a wash basin.
- There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
- There is/are also 1 washroom(s) which has/have a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
- The washroom surveyed is located ahead as you enter, past reception and to the left.
- There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
- This washroom is female.
- 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(s) is/are light to open.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the washroom are 393cm x 330cm (12ft 11in x 10ft 10in).
- 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 not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
- There is not a coat hook in the washroom.
- 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin is 76cm.
- As you face the wash basin the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
- The tap type is lever. It is a mixer tap.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 112cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the towel dispenser is 111cm.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- There is a/are pedal bin 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 toilet has a lid obstructing the back rest/cistern/wall.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 215cm.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 88cm.
- There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
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Bath Details
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- There is a bath.
- The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 63cm (2ft 1in).
- The bath is height adjustable.
- The bath tap type is twist/turn. It is a mixer tap.
- There is a shower over/for the bath.
- The shower head is hand held.
- There are wall-mounted grab rails available for the bath.
- A bath hoist is available.
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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 colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is low.
- The colour contrast between the bath 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.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor Visitors Toilet - Transfer Both Sides)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter the ground floor ward.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the ground floor ward entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 305cm (5ft 5in x 10ft).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
- The lateral transfer space on the left is 60cm.
- The lateral transfer space on the right is 77cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin and storage items.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary, pedal bin and clinical waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 58cm.
- The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 83cm (2ft 9in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 97cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 125cm (4ft 1in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor Ward Visitors - Transfer Both Sides)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter the first floor ward.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the first floor ward entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 164cm x 308cm (5ft 5in x 10ft 1in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
- The lateral transfer space on the left is 63cm.
- The lateral transfer space on the right is 71cm.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary, pedal bin and clinical waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 58cm.
- The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 106cm (3ft 6in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 83cm (2ft 9in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 97cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor Ward Side Room)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located in the Finch Room.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- 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 height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor Ward Corridor)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located at the end of the ward corridor to the right.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
- 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 height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.
Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor Ward Corridor)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female toilet is located at the end of the ward corridor to the right.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
- 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 height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.