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Wellswood Drive

1 Wellswood Drive, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 6RE

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Overview (Wellswood Drive)

  • About View
    • This is a residential care home providing personal and nursing care to people with learning disabilities or autism.
    • Facilities available in the venue include: residential accommodation.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is stepped access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is no hearing assistance system.
    • 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.
    • Staff receive the following training: Moving and handling, medication, Oliver McGowan training scheme.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Wellswood Drive)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located within the communal bathroom and in the ensuite of one of the resident rooms.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located in the communal bathroom.

Parking (Wellswood Drive)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the side of the venue.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of concrete and block paving.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff and visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is not 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 bell at a height of 158cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is stepped access as you enter.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 5cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The step is at the threshold of the door.

Entrance (Rear Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the rear of the venue.
  • The entrance area is not 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 steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • The steep ramp is short and immediately before the gate.
  • There is a single manual gate at this entrance.
  • The gate opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 103cm.
  • The gate has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 82cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is stepped access as you enter.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 3cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The step is at the threshold of the second door.
    The second door surveyed opens directly into the laundry room.

Getting Around (Wellswood Drive)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is a low visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
  • Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
  • There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lounge (Wellswood Drive)

  • The lounge is located on the right after entering through the main entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Kitchen (Wellswood Drive)

  • The kitchen is located along the corridor on the left.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • 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 92cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is available with a clear knee recess.
  • The lowered work surface is 85cm from the floor.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 93cm from the floor.
  • A lowered hob is not available.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • 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 freezer, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There is also an air fryer available.

Room (Laundry)

  • The room is located on the other side.
  • The distance from the front entrance is 15m.
  • 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 single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Bedroom with Adaptations (Ensuite)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located at the far end of the corridor when entering from the front entrance.
    • The distance from the front entrance is 17m.
    • 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 no signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a single bed.
    • The top of the mattress is 75cm from the floor.
    • The space under the bed is 38cm from the floor.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The following is available in this bedroom: a mixture of chairs with and without armrests, wardrobes for seated users, bedside plug sockets, a ceiling track hoist and a TV with subtitles.
    • The hoist accesses the bed.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Communal Bathroom)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located along the corridor on the left.
    • The distance from the front entrance is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • 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 bathroom are 331cm (width) x 247cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
    • There is a lever flush on the left as you face the toilet.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 81cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The bathroom has a pedal bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 173cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The bathroom has a wheel in shower and a bath.
    • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 55cm.
    • The bath controls are twist/turn.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a fixed height shower head.
    • The shower controls are twist/turn.
    • There is a shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 60cm from the floor.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Ensuite)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located within the bedroom with adaptations at the end of the corridor.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access, manual doors and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens by sliding and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
    • The door has no 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 bathroom are 312cm (width) x 298cm (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 85cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a bar of soap.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The bathroom has a waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The wash basin is height adjustable.
    • The bathroom has a bath with an overhead shower.
    • The bath controls are twist/turn.
    • There is a detachable shower head.
    • The shower controls are push.
    • The bath is height adjustable.