Access Guide
Summary
- This is a community hospital.
- Services within the building include: Children's Integrated Therapies, Community Dental/ Lead Dental Nurse for Abingdon, EMU, Hospital at Home, MIU, Outpatients, Podiatry, Ward 1 - Abbey Ward, Ward 2 - Oxfordshire Stroke Rehabilitation Unit (OSRU), X-Ray and Physiotherapy and Vale Resource Centre - staff office only.
Getting Here (MIU)
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By Road
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- From the A34, leave towards Abingdon town centre on Marcham Road.
Take the second exit at the next roundabout and Abingdon Community Hospital is located on the left. - There is an open air car park on the hospital site. It is a pay and display car park, but Blue Badge holders can park for free.
- From the A34, leave towards Abingdon town centre on Marcham Road.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stop is on Marcham Road at the front of the hospital site.
Services include the 15, 41, NS8 gold and the S8 gold.
- The nearest bus stop is on Marcham Road at the front of the hospital site.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Didcot Parkway, which is approximately 18 minutes by car.
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Useful Links
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- For up to date bus times.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For travel information.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For up to date train times.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance (MIU)
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request, large print on request and different languages on request.
- There is a wheelchair to borrow to use around the building.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- Home visits services are not available.
Parking (Car Park 3)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located in the centre of the hospital site.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 10 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- 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 car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located in front of the Mental Health Service building.
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Comments
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- Car Park 1 is allocated for the Health Centre, Car Park 2 is allocated for staff.
- There are various Blue Badge bays around Car Park 3, close to most of the buildings on the hospital's site. There are two bays outside EMU, two bays outside Outpatients, two bays opposite Outpatients, one bay outside X-Ray and three bays outside the Mental Health Service. The bays vary in size.
Outside Access (Abbey Ward Main Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Abbey Ward building.
- 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 a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 128cm (4ft 2in).
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 128cm (4ft 2in).
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 138cm (4ft 6in).
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The height of the door release button is 103cm (3ft 5in).
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 106cm.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the ramp.
Reception (Abbey Ward)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located ahead after entering the ward.
- The reception point is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Abbey Ward Main Entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- The height of the reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.
Ward (Abbey Ward)
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Ward Information
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- This is a/an acute, EMU and rehabilitation ward.
- This is a shared ward.
- There is/are 6 bay(s) available.
- There is/are 3 side room(s) available.
- There is/are 18 bed(s) on this ward in total.
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Ward Access
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- There is a/are door(s) leading into the ward.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The automatic door(s) is/are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The height of the door release button is 98cm (3ft 3in).
- There is level access throughout the ward.
- Staff can provide assistance with using any manual doors within the ward.
- There is clear signage on the ward.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is some flooring on the ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Reception/Nurses' Station
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- The height of the Nurses' Station desk is 101cm.
- There is not a lowered section.
- There is not a hearing assistance system available at the desk.
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Relatives' Room
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- There is a relatives' room for the ward.
- The width of the door opening into the relatives' room is over 75cm.
- There is a clear turning space in the relatives' room.
- There is a/are chair(s) with armrests available within the relatives' room.
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Ward Features and Patient Facilities
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- A hearing assistance system is not available on the ward.
- The ward does not play background music.
- There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
- A mobile hoist is available on the ward.
- There are accessible washroom facilities for patients on the ward.
- There are accessible toilet facilities for patients on the ward.
- There are washrooms suitable for ambulant disabled patients available on the ward.
- Toilets suitable for ambulant disabled patients are available on the ward.
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Visitor Facilities
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- There are no accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
- Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located in the Outpatients building.
- There are standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
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Visiting Times
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- There are set visiting times for the ward.
- Visiting times are 11:00 to 20:00.
- The visiting times are the same for each day.
- Protected meal times are between 12:00 to 13.00 and 17:00 to 18:00.
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Comments
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- There are 6 EMU beds and 12 rehabilitation beds.
Day Room / Lounge Area (Abbey Ward)
- There is a day room/lounge area.
- The day room/lounge area is approximately 22m from the ward entrance.
- There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
- The day room/lounge area is always open.
- There is a/are door(s) into the day room/lounge area.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 63cm (2ft 1in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 77cm (2ft 6in).
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- There is a television.
- Subtitles are available.
- There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Washroom (Shower)
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Washroom Details
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- The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower and a wash basin.
- There is/are 2 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
- There is/are also 2 washroom(s) which has/have a bath and a wash basin.
- There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
- This washroom is female.
- There is pictorial and written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
- The washroom door(s) open(s) sliding.
- 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 196cm (6ft 5in).
- The dimensions of the washroom are 240cm x 277cm (7ft 10in x 9ft 1in).
- 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 within reach and fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
- There is not a mirror.
- There is a wash basin.
- The height of the wash basin is 77cm.
- 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.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 116cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- The washroom has a non-slip floor.
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Shower Details
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The shower control type is lever.
- A shower chair is available.
- The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 60cm (1ft 12in).
- There are wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is high.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Toilet with Adaptations (Patients - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located is located on a side corridor off the main ward corridor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the ward entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is medium.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 176cm x 275cm (5ft 9in x 9ft).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 106cm (3ft 6in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin and storage items.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a push button flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is medium.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are pedal bin and clinical waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is not a mirror.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) 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 78cm (2ft 7in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
- 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).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Comments
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- There is a second wash basin on the wall opposite the toilet, at a height of 80cm with lever taps.
Toilet with Adaptations (Patients - Right Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- The accessible toilet was out of use at the time of the survey.
- This accessible toilet is located on the main corridor to the right of reception.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 27m (29yd 1ft) from the ward entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 177cm x 207cm (5ft 10in x 6ft 9in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a push button flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is medium.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are pedal bin and clinical waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) 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 79cm (2ft 7in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
- 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).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Standard Toilet(s) (Female)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female toilet is located on a side corridor off the main ward corridor.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m from the ward entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
- There are dropdown rails available on both sides of the ambulant toilet(s).
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 77cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There are similar male toilets on the main corridor.
Standard Toilet(s) (Visitors)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located on the main ward corridor.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m from the ward entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- The ambulant toilet does not have horizontal wall mounted grab rails.
- There are vertical wall mounted rails on both sides of the toilet.
- There are dropdown rails available on both sides of the ambulant toilet(s).
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 77cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Related Access Guides
- To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- Abingdon Community Hospital - Outpatients link (new tab) - click here.
- Abingdon Community Hospital - MIU link (new tab) - click here.