Skip to main content
The new name for DisabledGo

Search for accessible places to go

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Carey Block - Community Mental Health Team - St Mary's Hospital

London Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7PW

View Accessibility Symbols

Accessibility Symbols

For more information about what these symbols mean, view our Accessibility Symbols Guide.

Close this popup window.

Access Guide

Show Easy Read

Getting To (Community Mental Health Team)

  • The most accessible route from the Visitors Car Park has a slight ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
  • Access to the Community Mental Health Team is via the Carey Block entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • The Community Mental Health Team is located on the first floor of the Carey Block, to the left as you exit the lift.
  • The Community Mental Health Team is approximately 10m from the Carey Block lift.
  • Enter via the Carey Block entrance and continue straight ahead to the lift.
    Take the lift to the first floor.
    Exit the lift and turn left.
    Follow the corridor to the very end and the entrance to the Community Mental Health Team is located ahead.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
  • 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.
  • View more information on getting to and around the hospital (opens new tab)

Parking (Visitors Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the left side of the hospital grounds.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 3 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 482cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 125cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 70m from the Main Reception entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • There is a maximum stay of 1.5 hours.
      To extend your stay, input your vehicle registration into one of the touch screens located throughout the hospital.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are 5 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 232cm (width) x 410cm (depth).
    • The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points require an app or tap and pay (contactless payment).
    • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located on the left side of the visitors car park.

Entrance (Carey Block Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Carey Block, on the left side of the hospital grounds.
  • 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 bell at a height of 76cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 167cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift (Carey Block Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located straight ahead as you enter the Carey Block.
  • The distance from the Carey Block entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • The ground floor and first floor 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, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 120cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 120cm (width) x 213cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high 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 visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs (Carey Block Stairs)

  • The stairs surveyed are located at the very end of the corridor to the right as you enter the Carey Block.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The ground floor and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 19 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do 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 even at the time of the survey.

Department / Service (Community Mental Health Team)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Community Mental Health Team is located on the first floor of the Carey Block, to the left as you exit the lift.
    • View information on opening times.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a key pad at a height of 130cm.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 123cm.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 10 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Community Mental Health Team)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located at the very end of the department corridor, on the right.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.

Consultation / Medical Room (Fermyn Room)

  • There are 8 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Fermyn Room.
  • The room is located ahead and to the right as you enter the department.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • 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 77cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (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: armchairs.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The key card reader is 110cm high.
    The exit button is 110cm high.

Consultation / Medical Room (Brixworth Room)

  • There are 8 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Brixworth Room.
  • The room is located halfway along the corridor and on the right.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • 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 77cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (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: armchairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The key card reader is 110cm high.
    The exit button is 110cm high.

Consultation / Medical Room (Hunsbury Room)

  • There are 8 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Hunsbury Room.
  • The room is located halfway along the corridor, on the left.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • 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 77cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (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: armchairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The key card reader is 108cm high.
    The exit button is 102cm high.

Consultation / Medical Room (Barnwell Room)

  • There are 8 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Barnwell Room.
  • The room is located halfway along the corridor, on the right.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • 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 77cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (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: armchairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The key card reader is 109cm high.
    The exit button is 109cm high.

Seating Area (Waiting Area)

  • The waiting area is located at the very end of the corridor.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Location and Access View
    • The width of the opening is 127cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some 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 this area includes: chairs with armrests and benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • Some chairs are fixed.
    • 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 no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the very end of the corridor, on the right.
    • The distance from the Community Mental Health Team department entrance is 12m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • 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 77cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 254cm (width) x 203cm (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.
    • The lateral transfer space is 190cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 85cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 92cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 103cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle 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.