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Getting Here (Tameside General Hospital)

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• By Road View
  • Tameside General Hospital is located west of Ashton Under Lyne town centre.
    It can be accessed from junction 23 of the M60 via the A635, then onto the B6194 and the A670 Mossley Road.
    Turn right on to Darnton Road, then left on to Mellor Road and bear left towards the Hospital main entrance and the car parks.
  • There is a Blue Badge bay car park located outside the main entrance which is opposite side of the road to the Buckton Building, and is free for Blue Badge holders.
    Car Park B is on the right side of the access road. It has ANPR and pay stations in the car park and in the Charlesworth building.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop on the access road, within 50m of the entrance to the Buckton Building.
    Bus services 231 and 387 from Droylsden, Ashton-under-Lyne and Manchester Piccadilly stop here.
    Buses run from Ashton-under-Lyne interchange, close to the tram stop and railway station.
• By Train View
  • The closest railway station is Ashton-under-Lyne, which is 1.3 miles away, approximately a 30 minute walk.
• By Tram View
  • The closest tram stop is Aston-under-Lyne, 1.6 miles away, approximately a 35 minute walk.
• Useful Links View
  • Bee Network, website for bus timetables, routes and live departures.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Bee Network, website for tram timetables.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Northern Rail link to Ashton-under-Lyne station with links to train times and planning.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance (Buckton Building)

• 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; large print on request.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow to use around the building.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
• There is a/are hearing assistance system(s) available.
• Home visits services are not available.

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Hospital Parking (Blue Badge Parking)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
  • The car park is located in front of the main Hospital Building entrance and opposite the Buckton Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • 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 235cm x 470cm (7ft 9in x 15ft 5in).
  • There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • 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 of the Hartshead Building South main entrance.
  • There is not a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
• Paying View
  • There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Payment signs are not provided.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 75m (82yd 1in) from the Buckton House entrance.
• Comments View
  • There is a very short steep ramp on the block paved approach to the entrance.

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Hospital Parking (Car Park B)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located at the east side of the hospital, off the main access road opposite the Charlesworth Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does have a barrier control system.
  • There is a push button control at the barrier.
  • The barrier controls/touchscreen can be reached from the car.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Payment signs are not provided.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located inside the hospital building and at the rear of the car park.
  • Payment machines are located in the Charlesworth Building.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The hospital entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is clearly signposted.
• Comments View
  • There is a very short steep ramp in the block paved area on the approach to the Brockton Building.

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Getting To (Hurst Place)

• Hurst Place is/are located on the first floor of the Buckton Building.
• Access to Hurst Place is via the Buckton Building main entrance.
• Enter the first floor via the Buckton Building main entrance and turn left.
  The entrance to Hurst Place is straight ahead, past reception.
• There is step free access to Hurst Place.
• Hurst Place is approximately 7m from the Buckton Building main entrance.
• There are resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.

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Outside Access (Buckton Building - Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor at the front of the 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.
  • There are bollards outside this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 140cm.
  • The bollard(s) does/do not have a high visual contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 181cm (5ft 11in).
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 145cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 147cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located in the block paved area leading to the doors.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.

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Entrance (Hurst Place)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the Buckton building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 150cm (4ft 11in).
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 145cm (4ft 9in).
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 137cm (4ft 6in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 154cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 144cm.

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Ward (Hurst Place)

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• Ward Information View
  • This is a/an male forensic rehab ward.
  • This is a male ward.
  • There is/are 15 side room(s) available.
  • There is/are 15 bed(s) on this ward in total.
• Ward Access View
  • There is a/are door(s) leading into the ward.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 142cm (4ft 8in).
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • 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 flooring on the ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Relatives' Room View
  • There is a relatives' room for the ward.
  • The width of the door opening into the relatives' room is over 75cm.
  • There is not a clear turning space in the relatives' room.
  • There is a/are chair(s) with armrests available within the relatives' room.
• Ward Features and Patient Facilities View
  • A hearing assistance system is not available on the ward.
  • The ward does play background music.
  • There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
  • A mobile hoist is not available on the ward.
  • There is an accessible washroom with a wheel in shower for patients on the ward.
  • There are accessible toilet facilities for patients on the ward.
• Visitor Facilities View
  • There are no accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
  • Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located on the second floor of the Brockhurst building.
  • There are no standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
  • Standard toilet facilities for visitors are located on the second floor of the Brockhurst building.
• Visiting Times View
  • There are set visiting times for the ward.
  • Visiting times are 10:00 to 19:00.
  • The visiting times are the same for each day.
  • Protected meal times are between 12:00 to 12:30 and 17:00 to 18:00.

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Day Room / Lounge Area (Day Room)

• There is a day room/lounge area.
• There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is not always open.
• The room is closed Sunday until 08:00.
• There is a/are door(s) into the day room/lounge area.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width with an open extension leaf.
• The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
• 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.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 40cm (1ft 4in).
• The room does 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.

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Eating and Drinking (Dining Room/Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • There is step-free access to the .
  • For access there is a single manual door which is permanently held open.
• Service and Menus View
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does play background music.
  • Background music is played at all times.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 88cm.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 74cm.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
  • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Treatment Room)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Treatment Room.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
• The door(s) is/are light.
• The width of the door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• There are no chairs with armrests available.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • The top half of the door opens for dispensing medication if required.
  • The height of the opening is 86cm.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Quiet Room)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Quiet Room.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) both ways.
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are low to moderate.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Therapy Room)

• There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Therapy Room.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width with an open extension leaf.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• There are no chairs with armrests available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (ADL Kitchen)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; ADL Kitchen.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• There are no chairs with armrests available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • The kitchen work surfaces are 92cm high.

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Family Room (Visitor Room)

• The family room is located ahead from the Hurst Place ward entrance and to the right along the corridor.
• There is step-free access to the family room.
• The family room is clearly signed.
• The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) may be difficult for some to open.
• The width of the door opening is 86cm.
• The type of flooring in the family room is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the family room.
• There are armchairs and sofas in the family room.
• There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
• There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a refreshment counter.
• There is not a sink.
• There is not a television.
• Vending machines are not available.
• There is not a water dispenser available.
• There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• Background music is not played in the room.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels in the room are moderate to good.

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Washroom (Bathroom)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a bath, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
  • There is/are also 1 washroom(s) which has/have a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • The washroom surveyed is located to the right from the Hurst Place ward entrance.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
  • This washroom is male.
  • There is pictorial, written or text and dementia friendly 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 330cm x 163cm (10ft 10in x 5ft 4in).
  • The washroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • There is a push button alarm system in this washroom.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s) 140cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, 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 77cm.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
  • The tap type is sensor. It is not a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 133cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 123cm.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • There is a/are pedal bin disposal units.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
  • The cistern is not close coupled and no padded back rest is provided.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 95cm.
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 180cm.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
  • 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 76cm.
  • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
  • There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
• Bath Details View
  • There is a bath.
  • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 56cm (1ft 10in).
  • The bath is not height adjustable.
  • The bath tap type is sensor. It is not a mixer tap.
  • There is not a shower over/for the bath.
  • There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the bath.
  • A bath hoist is not available.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The visual contrast between the external washroom door and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is high.
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
  • The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Washroom (Assisted Shower and Toilet)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
  • There is/are also 1 washroom(s) which has/have a bath, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • The washroom surveyed is located at the rear of the ward to the left.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
  • This washroom is male.
  • There is pictorial, written or text and dementia friendly 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 88cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 208cm x 308cm (6ft 9in x 10ft 1in).
  • The washroom does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm .
  • There is a push button alarm system in this washroom.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s) 169cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, 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 78cm .
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
  • The tap type is sensor. It is not a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 136cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • There is a/are pedal bin disposal units.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 4in).
  • The cistern is not close coupled and no padded back rest is provided.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 105cm.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the toilet.
  • 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 89cm.
  • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
  • There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The shower head height is fixed.
  • The height of the shower head is 176cm (5ft 9in).
  • The shower control type is push.
  • A shower chair is available.
  • There are wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The visual contrast between the external washroom door and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is high.
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
  • The visual contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is low.
  • The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Male)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located ahead from the Hurst Place ward entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The visual 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 not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 77cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Related Access Guides (Hurst Place)

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Buckton Building link (new tab) - click here.