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Getting Here (Holsworthy Community Hospital)

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• By Road View
  • Holsworthy Community Hospital is located on Dobles Lane to the north of Holsworthy town. Holsworthy Community Hospital can be accessed via the A388. The post code for the sat nav is EX22 6JQ.
  • Patient and visitor car parking is available within the open air car park, which is located in front of the venue. There are two clearly marked Blue Badge bays located to the right of the main entrance to the hospital. Parking is free for all users.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest available bus stop is located along Dobles Lane and is approximately 130 yards (1 minute walk) from Holsworthy Community Hospital. The service provided at this bus stop is the 85.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Okehampton. The station is located along off Station Road and is approximately 20 miles from the venue.
• Useful Links View
  • For information on the bus provider please use the link below.
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  • For information on train providers at Okehampton train station please use the link below.
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Getting Help and Assistance (Holsworthy Community Hospital)

• 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, Makaton on request, different languages on request and audio on request.
• There is a wheelchair to borrow to use around the building.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• There is not a/are not hearing assistance system(s) available.
• Home visits services are available.

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Parking (Holsworthy Community Hospital)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located in front of the hospital off Dobles Lane.
  • 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 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 305cm x 490cm (10ft x 16ft 1in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • 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.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details View
  • 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 outside the main entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.

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Getting To (Clinical Area - Leg Ulcer Clinic, Audiology, Clinic Rooms, Holsworthy Day Case Unit, and Midwives)

• The Clinical Area - Leg Ulcer Clinic, Audiology, Clinic Rooms, Holsworthy Day Case Unit, and Midwives is/are located to the right from the main entrance.
• Access to the Clinical Area - Leg Ulcer Clinic, Audiology, Clinic Rooms, Holsworthy Day Case Unit, and Midwives is via the main entrance.
• Enter via the main entrance and turn right.
  Follow the corridor and the entrance to the Clinical Area - Leg Ulcer Clinic, Audiology, Clinic Rooms, Holsworthy Day Case Unit, and Midwives is directly ahead.
• There is step free access to the Clinical Area - Leg Ulcer Clinic, Audiology, Clinic Rooms, Holsworthy Day Case Unit, and Midwives.
• The Clinical Area - Leg Ulcer Clinic, Audiology, Clinic Rooms, Holsworthy Day Case Unit, and Midwives is approximately 18m from the main entrance.
• There are not resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 137cm (4ft 6in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 108cm.
  • 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 single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 105cm.

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Reception (Main Reception)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the left from the main entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the 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 moderate to 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 not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is a touch screen.
  • 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.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.

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Department / Service (Clinical Area - Leg Ulcer Clinic, Audiology, Clinic Rooms, Holsworthy Day Case Unit, and Midwives)

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• Department / Service Access View
  • The Clinical Area - Leg Ulcer Clinic, Audiology, Clinic Rooms, Holsworthy Day Case Unit, and Midwives is located to the right from the main entrance.
  • There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
  • 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 168cm (5ft 6in).
  • There is level access throughout the department/service.
  • There is clear signage on the department/service.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is some flooring in the department/service which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The department/service does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Department / Service Facilities View
  • This department/service has; a sub waiting area, consultation rooms, treatment rooms, accessible toilet facilities for everyone and standard toilet facilities.
  • There are 7 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
  • A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
  • A mobile hoist is not available on the department/service.
  • There are accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
  • There are standard toilet facilities within this department/service.

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Opening Times (Clinical Area - Leg Ulcer Clinic, Audiology, Clinic Rooms, Holsworthy Day Case Unit, and Midwives)

• Access is by appointment only.

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Waiting Room / Area (Clinical Area - Leg Ulcer Clinic, Audiology, Clinic Rooms, Holsworthy Day Case Unit, and Midwives)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 27m from the main entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is a/are door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• 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 permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• All chairs have armrests.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are in person.
• The waiting room / area does have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
• There is not a television.
• Vending machines are not available.
• A water dispenser is not 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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Consultation / Treatment Room (Leg Ulcer Clinic)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Leg Ulcer Clinic.
• 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• A hoist is not available.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are height adjustable.
• All chairs have 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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Consultation / Treatment Room (Audiology)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Audiology.
• 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
• 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.
• All chairs have 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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Consultation / Treatment Room (Clinic Rooms)

• There is / are 3 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Fox 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• A hoist is not available.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• All chairs have 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 other two rooms are called the Squirrel Room and the Otter Room.
  • The Fox Room is the only room that has a standard toilet within the room.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Holsworthy Day Case Unit)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Holsworthy Day Case Unit.
• 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 permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 91cm (2ft 12in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• A hoist is not available.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is/are height adjustable.
• All chairs have armrests available.
• No 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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Consultation / Treatment Room (Midwives)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Midwives.
• 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• A hoist is not available.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• All chairs have 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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Toilet with Adaptations (Waiting Area - Transfer Both Sides)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the waiting area.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the waiting area 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 and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens inwards and outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 233cm x 218cm (7ft 8in x 7ft 2in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 130cm from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • 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 100cm.
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 100cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • 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 disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 129cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • 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 cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot 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 71cm (2ft 4in).
  • The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 110cm.
  • 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 119cm (3ft 11in).
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Department Corridor - Transfer Both Sides)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located along the main corridor next to Otter Room.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the department entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is an interchangeable toilet .
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens inwards and 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 visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 220cm x 216cm (7ft 3in x 7ft 1in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 130cm from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • 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 94cm.
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 100cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • 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 a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 130cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • 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 cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot 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 visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot 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).
  • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 110cm.
  • 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 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Fox Room)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located in the Fox Room.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m from the Fox Room entrance.
  • 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 available.
  • The ambulant toilet does not have horizontal wall mounted grab rails.
  • The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
  • There are dropdown rails available on both sides of the ambulant toilet(s).
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 75cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
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