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Introduction

• Related link Trent Cardiac Centre.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/nottingham-university-hospitals-nhs-trust/nottingham-city-hospital/access-guides/trent-cardiac-centre
• Related link Morris Ward.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/nottingham-university-hospitals-nhs-trust/nottingham-city-hospital/access-guides/morris-ward

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• Comments View
  • The Acute Cardiac Unit is located at the rear of Morris Ward, on the first floor of the Trent Cardiac Centre.

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Getting To The Hospital

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• By Road View
  • Nottingham City Hospital is located in the North of the city.
    From the M1 leave at Junction 26 to take the A610 towards the city centre.
    Join the A6514 heading North, follow the road, and the entrance to the hospital will be on the left at the roundabout.
  • There are several open air car parks situated around the site.
    Some of which are specifically for staff or Blue Badge holders only.
• By Bus View
  • There are several bus services run by Nottingham City Transport that stop at the site.
    There is a Medilink Bus that runs from Phoenix Park, Hucknall Tram, Queen’s Drive Park and Ride or QMC.
  • There is an onsite bus stop.
  • There are bus stops located off Hucknell and Valley Road.
  • The bus stops are sheltered, and the majority have fixed seating.
  • The route from the bus stops to the hospital buildings are via tarmac paths, some of which are uneven.
    There are road crossings, which have dropped kerbs, with most having tactile paving.
• By Train View
  • Bullwell Station is the closest station to the hospital and is approximately 1.2 miles or 1.9km from the hospital.
    Nottingham Station is approximately 4 miles or 6.4km from the hospital.
    Services which stop at the station are Cross Country, East Midlands and Northern Rail.
• By Tram View
  • There is not a tram stop on site, however you can use the tram to get to Wilkinson Street and then connect with the free Medilink Bus to City Hospital.
• Useful Links View
  • For information on travelling by car and parking at City Hospital please follow the link.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For information on buses in Nottingham (Nottingham City Transport) please follow the link.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For detailed information on Nottingham Station (National Rail) please follow the link.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For information on trams in Nottingham (Nottingham Express Transit) please follow the link.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• To see the hospital map please click here (opens new tab).
• There is a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
• The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is located in the Green Zone on the ground floor, S6 area.
• The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 0800 052 1195.
• The email address for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is [email protected].
• There are volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
• Volunteers can be found throughout the hospital and at the entrances to the hospital.
• Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: Braille on request, large print on request, different languages on request, voice recognition CD on request and audio on request.
• There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
• The assistance dog toilet or toileting area is located left hand side of the Trust HQ building.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available on request.
• BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the hospital.
• Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs, tri wheel walkers, walking frames, walking sticks, mobile hoists, hoist slings, adjustable beds and crutches.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact a nurse/doctor.
• There is a Changing Places facility at this hospital which is located in area P3 of the Physiotherapy Corridor.

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• Useful Links View
  • PALS link (new tab) - click here.
• Comments View
  • For PALS there is also an SMS contact for Deaf/Deafened/Hard of Hearing - 07812 270 003.

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Hospital Parking (South Entrance Parking - Green Car Park 1)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located on South Road, between the South Entrance and the Endoscopy Centre entrance.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 380cm x 605cm.
  • There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point.
  • The drop-off point is located in front and to the right of the South Entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located at the entrance to the car park, at the payment machines in the car park and throughout the car park.
  • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located throughout the car park.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
• Access to the Hospital View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 65m (71yd 3in) from the South Entrance.
• Comments View
  • Green Car Park 1 has 2 areas of Blue Badge bays, that are of varying sizes.
  • This is a pay on foot car park and a ticket must be purchased and displayed in the car window.

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Outside Access (South Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the South of the hospital accessed via South Road.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 135cm (4ft 5in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 169cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 165cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located between the two entrance doors and just beyond the second entrance door into the hospital.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• Comments View
  • There is a mask dispenser at this entrance next to the hand sanitiser, at a height of 135cm.

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Other Floors (Junction S1)

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.

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Lift (Junction S1 - Lift C9 - South Entrance)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the main corridor from the South Entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the South Entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G, 1 and 2.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The external call button is 117cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is good.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is fair.
• The clear door width is 130cm.
• The dimensions of the lift are 160cm x 274cm.
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The internal controls are within 98cm - 123cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is low to moderate.

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• Comments View
  • There are currently social distancing measures in operation in the lift, with a maximum of 4 people allowed at any time.
  • There are social distancing markers on the floor of this lift.

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Outside Access (Main Trent Centre Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located off the west corridor.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • This entrance gives access to the 1st floor.

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Level Change (Main Trent Centre Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading to the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Outside Access (Morris Ward Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located in the Orange Zone, on the first floor of the Trent Cardiac Centre, via W2a area.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).

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Outside Access (Acute Cardiac Unit Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located in the Orange Zone, at the rear of Morris Ward, via W2a.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 166cm (5ft 5in).

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Reception

• The desk is 12m (13yd) from the unit entrance .
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high height.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• The desk is generally staffed.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a touch screen.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Ward

• There is level access to the ward.
• The ward is unisex.
• There are 2 bays available.
• There are 4 side rooms available.
• The area / room / bay surveyed was Bay B5.
• The area / room / bay is 13m (14yd) from the unit entrance .
• There are not doors to the bay / side room.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre between beds.
• All beds are adjustable.
• All beds have bedside storage.
• A hoist is available.
• The hoist is manual.
• A sling is available.
• The sling is attached by hook and loop.
• There is not an accessible toilet for visitors to use on the ward.
• There is an accessible toilet for visitors to use outside the ward.
• The distance to the accessible toilet for visitors to use is 4m (13ft 1in).
• There is not a standard toilet for visitors to use on the ward.
• There is a bathroom on the ward.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Washroom (Bath)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a height adjustable bath, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • The washroom surveyed is approximately 40m from the ward entrance.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
  • This is a shared washroom.
  • There is no additional signage on or near the washroom door.
  • The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 270cm x 440cm (8ft 10in x 14ft 5in).
  • The washroom does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifictions, for ease of use.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 87cm.
  • The tap type is lever. It is a mixer tap.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is good.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • The bath is height adjustable.
  • There are not wall-mounted grab rails available.

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Washroom (B5)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • The washroom surveyed is located on the unit corridor.
  • The washroom surveyed is approximately 14m from the unit entrance.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the unit.
  • This is a shared washroom.
  • There is pictorial and written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
  • The washroom door(s) open(s) outwards.
  • The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 260cm x 200cm (8ft 6in x 6ft 7in).
  • The washroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifictions, for ease of use.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 86cm.
  • The tap type is lever. It is a mixer tap.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 120cm.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 120cm.
• Shower Details View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The shower control type is twist/turn.
  • There is a flip down/tip up seat for the shower.
  • There are wall-mounted grab rails available.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is good.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Washroom (2)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • The washroom surveyed is approximately 30m from the unit entrance.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the unit.
  • This is a shared washroom.
  • There is pictorial and written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
  • The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 138cm (4ft 6in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 290cm x 200cm (9ft 6in x 6ft 7in).
  • The washroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is a tall mirror, with suitable specifictions, for ease of use.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
  • The tap type is lever. It is a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 115cm.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm.
• Shower Details View
  • There is not a wheel in shower.
  • A shower chair is available.
  • There are wall-mounted grab rails available.
  • The shower cubicle is accessed via a deep step.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is good.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Washroom

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a height adjustable bath, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • The washroom surveyed is approximately 25m from the unit entrance.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the unit.
  • This is an interchangeable between male and female washroom.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the washroom door.
  • The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 268cm x 450cm (8ft 10in x 14ft 9in).
  • The washroom does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is a tall mirror, with suitable specifictions, for ease of use.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 87cm.
  • The tap type is lever. It is a mixer tap.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 125cm.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 370cm.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 120cm.
• Bath Details View
  • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 65cm (2ft 2in).
  • The bath is height adjustable.
  • The bath tap type is twist/turn. It is a mixer tap.
  • There is a shower over/for the bath.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • There are not wall-mounted grab rails available.
  • A bath hoist is available.

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Accessible Toilet (Visitors)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is tactile, Braille and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the main Trent Centre reception area, outside Morris Ward.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the Trent Centre entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 240cm (6ft 7in x 7ft 10in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • The baby change facilities are located in the first floor adapted toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

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Accessible Toilet (Morris Ward)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is located off the main ward corridor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the Morris Ward entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 200cm (5ft 3in x 6ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 60cm (1ft 12in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 125cm (4ft 1in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 76cm (2ft 6in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • The toilet signage is interchangeable for male and female.
  • There was a bin in the transfer space at the time of the survey.

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are not available.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

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