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Oxford Centre for Enablement - Neurorehabilitation Inpatient Ward

Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Windmill Road, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7HE

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Getting To (Neurorehabilitation Inpatient Ward)

  • The most accessible route from the Oxford Centre for Enablement car park has a slight ramp or slope, a dropped kerb and bollards.
  • Access to the Neurorehabilitation Inpatient Ward is via the Oxford Centre for Enablement entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • The Neurorehabilitation Inpatient Ward is located on the ground floor of the Oxford Centre for Enablement building.
  • The Neurorehabilitation Inpatient Ward is approximately 21m from the Oxford Centre for Enablement entrance.
  • Enter via the Oxford Centre for Enablement main entrance.
    Turn left past the reception and then turn right towards the Lift 1 and Inpatient Ward shared entrance.
    Enter through the shared entrance and the Neurorehabilitation Inpatient Ward is located directly ahead.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access 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 changing places facility, a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer) and a toilet with adaptations (with right hand transfer).
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Parking (Oxford Centre for Enablement - Blue Badge Holders Only)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the Oxford Centre for Enablement building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 13 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 222cm (width) x 448cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 128cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 7m from the Oxford Centre for Enablement entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope and bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Visitors need to register their Blue Badge at the reception desk upon arrival.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Oxford Centre for Enablement)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has a bollard.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is 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 93cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 103cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 155cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 97cm.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 153cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Lift 1 and Inpatient Ward Shared Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on the ground floor of the Oxford Centre for Enablement building, to the left past the reception and on the right.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 135cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 170cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • This entrance can only be accessed by staff with key cards.
    The height of the bell to exit is 120cm.

Ward (Neurorehabilitation Inpatient Ward)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is a Neurorehabilitation Inpatient Ward.
    • This is a shared ward.
    • There are 20+ side rooms available.
    • There are 20+ 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 bell at a height of 131cm.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 117cm.
    • There are double automatic doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors open away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 167cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Some signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Reception / Nurses' Station View
    • The height of the desk is 111cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available on the ward includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and stools.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The hoist is mobile.
    • There is a relatives' room for the ward.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations and washrooms.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations for visitors is located on the ground floor of the Oxford Centre for Enablement building.
  • Visiting Hours View

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Neurorehabilitation Inpatient Ward)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located immediately to the left as you enter the ward.
    • The toilet with adaptations has no transfer space available.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The washroom facilities which have adaptations are located within the inpatient side rooms on the ward and within Harvey's Room.

Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (Side Room G7)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located along the green ward corridor and to the right.
  • 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 written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The bedroom has a single bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 58cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 34cm from the floor.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a height adjustable bed, a ceiling track hoist and a TV with subtitles.
  • The hoist accesses the bed.
  • There is a push button emergency alarm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • This bedroom has an adjoining room.
  • Sideroom G7 is adjoined with Sideroom G8 and they both share a washroom.
  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens inwards and has a medium visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 93cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
  • The dimensions of the ensuite are 333cm (width) x 175cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet .
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 141cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 61cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the right transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 43cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 97cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The ensuite has no disposal facilities.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 134cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • The height of the push pad to exit the ensuite is 121cm.
  • The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There are grab rails for the shower.
  • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it was tied up at the time of the survey.

Consultation / Medical Room (Treatment Room)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Treatment Room.
  • The room is located along the green ward corridor and to the right.
  • 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 has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The 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.
  • The hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
  • 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Dining Room (Day Room)

  • The dining room is located immediately to the right as you enter the ward.
  • There is step-free level access into the dining room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • The height of the food counter is 95cm.

Lounge (Harvey's Room)

  • The lounge is located along the blue ward corridor and to the left.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door has an open extension leaf.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 120cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs with armrests, armchairs and stools.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Room (Family Room)

  • The room is located to the left as you enter the ward.
  • The distance from the Neurorehabilitation Inpatient Ward entrance is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is pictorial and 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 has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • 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.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a play area.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Room (Quiet Room)

  • The room is located along the yellow ward corridor and to the right.
  • The distance from the Neurorehabilitation Inpatient Ward entrance is 31m.
  • 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 has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • 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.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and height adjustable tables.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • 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, with unshaded light sources.

Toilet with Adaptations (No Transfer Space)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located immediately to the left as you enter the ward.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is dementia friendly, written text and pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens both ways and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 145cm (width) x 250cm (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.
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 44cm 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 83cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 86cm 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 130cm 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 130cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a pedal bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.