Access Guide
Getting To (Cley Ward)
- This route starts at Car Park N.
- The most accessible route from here has step-free access via slope.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- This route also has bollards.
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- Access to this ward is via the In-Patients West and Centre Blocks Entrance.
- There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- This ward is located on Level 3 of the In-Patient West Block.
- The ward is approximately 65m from the lifts.
- Enter via the In-Patients West and Centre Blocks Entrance.
- Turn left and the lifts are on the right.
- Take the lift to Level 3.
- Exit the lift and turn right.
- Turn right again and enter the West Block.
- Turn left and Cley Ward is straight ahead.
- This route to the ward has a lift.
- Doors are held open along this route.
- Some flooring is shiny along this route.
- There are resting areas along this route to the ward.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia-friendly signage is not provided.
- The following toilet facilities are available along the route: standard toilets.
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Parking (Car Park N)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the rear of the hospital and in front of the In-Patients West and Centre Blocks entrance.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
- There are 8 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 434cm (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 15m from the In-Patients West and Centre Blocks entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes.
- There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Entrance (In-Patients West and Centre Blocks Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the rear of the hospital.
- The approach to the entrance has bollards.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is 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 an intercom at a height of 128cm.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 132cm.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 120cm.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 190cm.
- 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 190cm.
- The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
- The minimum width between the bollards is 123cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Lift (West Atrium Lifts)
- The lift surveyed is located ahead as you enter through the In-Patients West and Centre Blocks entrance.
- The distance from the In-Patients West and Centre Blocks entrance is 10m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4 are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high visual contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 110cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 153cm (width) x 135cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
- The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
Ward (Cley Ward)
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Ward Information
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- Cley Ward is a Gynaecological ward.
- This is a female only ward.
- The ward includes side rooms and bays.
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Location and Access
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- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this ward.
- There is an intercom at a height of 132cm.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors open towards you.
- The doors require effort to open.
- One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- The doors have a medium colour contrast.
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Doors are held open along circulation routes.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- There may be background noise.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
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Reception / Nurses' Station
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- The height of the reception desk is 104cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk, but it was obstructed at the time of the survey.
- The height of the lowered section is 72cm.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Facilities and Services
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- Seating available on the ward includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and armchairs.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Cley Ward)
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Toilet Facilities
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- Toilets with adaptations are not available.
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Washroom and Shower Facilities
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- The washroom facilities with adaptations are located on the ward corridor (4).
Bathroom with Adaptations (Shower/WC)
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Location and Access
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- The bathroom surveyed is located on the ward corridor.
- The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the bathroom are 245cm (width) x 219cm (depth).
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 70cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the wall above the cistern.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is no dropdown grab rail for the toilet.
- The toilet seat is 52cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 104cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has lever taps.
- The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 84cm from the floor.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the right side of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 125cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 125cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a push button emergency alarm.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The bathroom has a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 155cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- The bathroom has a wheel in shower.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
- There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
- The shower controls are lever mixer.
- There is a shower seat.
- The shower seat is 45cm from the floor.
- There are grab rails for the shower.
- The grab rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
- There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
Bathroom with Adaptations (Bathroom Cley Ward)
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Location and Access
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- The bathroom surveyed is located on the ward corridor.
- The distance from the entrance is 20m.
- The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a medium colour contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the bathroom are 168cm (width) x 251cm (depth).
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 108cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the wall above the cistern.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is no dropdown grab rail for the toilet.
- The toilet seat is 42cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 106cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has twist/turn taps.
- The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 84cm from the floor.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 127cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The bathroom has a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 157cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- The bathroom has a bath with a handheld shower.
- The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 46cm.
- The bath has twist/turn mixer controls.
- There is a detachable shower head.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
