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Welland Centre for Mental Health Sandpiper Ward - St Mary's Hospital

London Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7PW

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Getting To (Sandpiper Ward)

  • The most accessible route from the Welland Centre for Mental Health car park has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
  • Access to the Sandpiper Ward is via the Welland Centre for Mental Health entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • The Sandpiper Ward is located on the first floor of the Welland Centre, at the end of the right side corridor.
  • The Sandpiper Ward is approximately 16m from the lift.
  • Enter via the Welland Centre for Mental Health entrance, turn left and go through the double doors.
    Follow the corridor around to the right until you see the double doors on our left signed lift and stairs.
    Go through the doors and the bank of lifts will be ahead.
    Take the lift to the first floor, exit the lift lobby to the right and continue ahead.
    The Sandpiper Ward will be 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.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a toilet with adaptations (with right hand transfer).
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Parking (Welland Centre For Mental Health)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the Welland Centre.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 477cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 127cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 7m from the Welland Centre for Mental Health entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Welland Centre For Mental Health Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • 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 154cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 123cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 138cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 142cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors .
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 164cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.

Lift (Welland Centre For Mental Health)

  • The lift surveyed is located at the rear of the Welland Centre.
  • The distance from the Welland Centre for Mental Health entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • The ground 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 a low visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 89cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 98cm (width) x 208cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille 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 and a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.

Ward (Sandpiper Ward)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is an adult mental health ward.
    • This is a female only ward.
    • There are 15 side rooms available.
    • There are 15 beds in total on the ward.
    • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this ward.
    • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 114cm.
    • There is a bell at a height of 111cm.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors open away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available on the ward includes: armchairs and benches.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: washrooms.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations for visitors is located to the left of the Welland Centre for Mental Health entrance.
  • Visiting Hours View

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Sandpiper Ward)

Standard Bedroom and Ensuite (Room 15)

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located off the right side corridor.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • There is numbered signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a single bed.
    • The top of the mattress is 53cm from the floor.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Ensuite Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • The ensuite door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the ensuite are 151cm (width) x 147cm (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.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder and a wash basin available.
    • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • Additional features include: a mirror.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The ensuite has a step-free shower.
    • There is a fixed height shower head.
    • The shower controls are push.
    • There is no shower seat.

Room (Sensory Room)

  • The room is located off the left side corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • 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 outwards.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture cannot be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and benches.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Counter (Meal Counter)

  • The counter is located ahead as you enter Sandpiper Ward, within the communal area.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 85cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.