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Dryland Block - Urgent Care and Assessment Team - St Mary's Hospital

London Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7PW

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Getting To (Urgent Care and Assessment Team)

  • The most accessible route from the visitor car park has uneven surfaces.
  • Access to the Urgent Care and Assessment Team is via the Dryland Block entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • The Urgent Care and Assessment Team is located to the left as you enter the Dryland Block.
  • The Urgent Care and Assessment Team is approximately 2m from the Dryland Block entrance.
  • As you enter the Dryland Block, the Urgent Care and Assessment Team is located to the left.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There are resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
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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 (Dryland Block Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Dryland Block, on the left side of the hospital grounds.
  • The entrance area is 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 an intercom at a height of 133cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 112cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 93cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 109cm.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • Access from directly in front of the entrance is via a steep ramp.

Department / Service (Urgent Care and Assessment Team)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Urgent Care and Assessment Team is located to the left as you enter the Dryland Block.
    • 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 an intercom at a height of 145cm.
    • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 108cm.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 84cm.
    • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 110cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors.
    • 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 5 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations and standard toilets.
    • The toilets are located outside the department.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Dryland Block)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located along the corridor past the Urgent Care and Assessment Team entrance.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located along the corridor past the Urgent Care and Assessment Team entrance.

Reception (Urgent Care and Assessment Team Reception)

  • The reception is located ahead and to the right as you enter the Urgent Care and Assessment Team department.
  • The distance from the Urgent Care and Assessment Team department entrance is 4m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 73cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has glazed screens.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There is not 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 and chairs without armrests.

Consultation / Medical Room (Sunflower Assessment Room)

  • There are 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Sunflower Assessment Room.
  • The room is located at the front of the Urgent Care and Assessment Team corridor, on the right.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • 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 74cm.
  • 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: desks.
  • 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 height of the key card reader is 105cm high.
    The exit button is 102cm high.

Consultation / Medical Room (Lavender Assessment Room)

  • There are 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Lavender Assessment Room.
  • The room is located at the front of the Urgent Care and Assessment Team corridor, on the right.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • 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 74cm.
  • 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: chairs with armrests and 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 height of the key card reader is 106cm high.
    The exit button is 105cm high.

Consultation / Medical Room (Clinic Room)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Clinic Room.
  • The room is located at the front of the Urgent Care and Assessment Team corridor, on the left.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 134cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • 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.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 195cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • The furniture is fixed.
  • 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 height of the key card reader is 107cm high.
    The exit button is 105cm high.

Toilet with Adaptations (Dryland Block - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located along the corridor past the Urgent Care and Assessment Team entrance.
    • The distance from the Urgent Care and Assessment Team entrance is 12m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 174cm (width) x 169cm (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 89cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 100cm 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 rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a medium 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 medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 107cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary 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.