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Getting To The Hospital (Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital - Wonford)

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• By Road View
  • Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford) is located along Barrack Road.
    The hospital can be accessed via the M5 to the East, by taking the 29 exit onto Honiton Road and proceeding onto East Wonford Hill, the B3183 and then taking the slight left onto Magdalen Road.
    After a short distance, turn left onto Barrack Road, or access from Bonhay Road to the West, by taking the exit onto Western Way, continuing onto Magdalen Street and turning right onto Magdalen Road.
    Proceeding towards the end of Magdalen Road and then turn right onto Barrack Road.
    For the sat nav location enter EX2 5DW.
  • Patient and visitor car parking is available within the open air/surface car parks, which are located throughout the hospital grounds.
    There are clearly marked Blue Badge bays located within several of the open air/surface car parks and there are additional Blue Badge bays available beside the main entrance to the hospital.
• By Bus View
  • There are several bus stops located on Barrack Road which are approximately 340m from the hospital.
    The services provided at these bus stops include the 2, 7, 39, 52, 57, 369 and X38.
  • There is an onsite bus stop.
  • There is an onsite bus stop available beside the main entrance to the hospital, on the right side of the hospital grounds and at the rear of the hospital.
  • The onsite bus stop is sheltered and has raised benched seating available at all bus stops.
  • To reach the main entrance to the hospital, there is level access on the approach.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Polsloe Bridge.
    The station is located along Hamlin Lane and is approximately 1.7 miles from the hospital (a 27 minute walk).
• Useful Links View
  • For information on bus providers please use the link below.
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  • For information on train providers at Polsloe Bridge train station please use the link below.
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Getting Help and Assistance (Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital - Wonford)

• There is a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
• The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is located on level 1 of the main hospital building.
• The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 01392 411 611.
• The email address for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is [email protected].
• There are volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
• Volunteers can be found at the main entrance.
• Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: Braille on request, large print on request, Makaton on request, different languages on request, voice recognition CD on request and audio on request.
• There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
• BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• A mobility scooter charging point is available at the hospital.
• The mobility scooter charging point is located in the main reception area.
• Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact a member of staff.
• There is a Safe Place at this hospital which is located at the main entrance.

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Hospital Parking (Car Park A)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located at the front of the hospital grounds.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is 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 provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located throughout the car park.
  • Payment machines are located at the front of the car park and at the rear of the car park.
  • There is 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The hospital entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is clearly signposted.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 90m (98yd 1ft) from the hospital's main entrance.
• Comments View
  • Parking is free for carers who are on the Devon Carers register when the person they care for is staying in or visiting the hospital.

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Hospital Parking (Car Park J)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located on the right side of the hospital grounds.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is 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 provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located throughout the car park.
  • Payment machines are located at the side of the car park.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
• Access to the Hospital View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre entrance.
• Comments View
  • The controls of the payment machine are between 84cm - 124cm high and there is a 10cm high kerb directly in front.
  • Parking is free for carers who are on the Devon Carers register when the person they care for is staying in or visiting the hospital.

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Hospital Parking (Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre Entrance Accessible 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 on the right side of the hospital grounds and directly in front of the Orthopaedic Centre entrance.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted and have markings which are faded.
  • There is/are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 234cm x 478cm (7ft 8in x 15ft 8in).
  • There is not 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 not a designated drop-off point.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located throughout the car park.
  • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is for 2 hours only.
  • Payment machines are located inside the hospital building.
  • 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 18m (19yd 2ft) from the Orthopaedic Centre entrance.
• Comments View
  • There is maximum parking time of 2 hours within this car park.
  • Parking is free for carers who are on the Devon Carers register when the person they care for is staying in or visiting the hospital.

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Getting To (Robin Ling Ward)

• The Robin Ling ward is/are located on level 1 of the Princess Elizabeth orthopaedic centre.
• Access to the Robin Ling ward is via the Princess Elizabeth orthopaedic centre entrance.
• Enter the hospital via the Princess Elizabeth orthopaedic centre entrance and go straight ahead past the reception desk.
  Exit the Princess Elizabeth orthopaedic centre entrance lobby and the PEOC lift is located on the left.
  Take the lift to level 1.
  Exit the lift and turn right.
  Continue to the very end of the corridor and the entrance to the Robin Ling Ward and Dyball Ward is located on the right.
  Go through this entrance and follow the corridor to the very end and the entrance to the Robin Ling Ward is located on the right.
• There is step free access to the Robin Ling ward.
• The Robin Ling ward is approximately 30m from the PEOC lift.
• There are resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is 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.
• There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.

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Other Floors (PEOC Lift Stairs)

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are L0, L1, L2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Lift (PEOC Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you exit the orthopaedic centre entrance lobby.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Princess Elizabeth orthopaedic centre entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are L0, L1, L2.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 129cm (4ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 145cm x 266cm (4ft 9in x 8ft 9in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The internal lift controls are between 84cm - 94cm high.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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Entrance (Corridor Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on level 1 of the Princess Elizabeth orthopaedic centre.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 134cm (4ft 5in).
  • 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) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 184cm.

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Ward (Robin Ling Ward)

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• Ward Information View
  • This is a/an trauma orthopaedic ward.
  • This is a shared ward.
  • There is/are 3 bay(s) available.
  • There is/are 3 side room(s) available.
  • There is/are 24 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) 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 172cm (5ft 8in).
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 133cm (4ft 4in).
  • There is level access throughout the ward.
  • Staff can provide assistance with using any manual doors within the ward.
  • There is no 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.
• Reception/Nurses' Station View
  • The height of the ward reception desk is 102cm.
  • There is a lowered section.
  • The height of the lowered section of the desk is 71cm.
  • There is a hearing assistance system available at the desk.
  • The type of system is a portable loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is not signed.
  • Staff are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 22/06/2023.
  • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
• Relatives' Room View
  • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
• Example Side Room View
  • There are no side rooms available with an accessible ensuite.
  • The width of the door opening into the side room is over 75cm.
  • The side room surveyed does not have a ceiling track hoist.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre around the bed.
  • Bedside storage is available.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and the floor in the side room is high.
  • The lighting levels in the side room are moderate to good.
• Ward Features and Patient Facilities View
  • A hearing assistance system is available on the ward.
  • The system is a portable loop.
  • Staff are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 22/06/2023.
  • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
  • 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 washroom facilities for patients on the ward.
  • There are 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 level 0 of the Princess Elizabeth orthopaedic centre.
  • There are no standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
  • Standard toilet facilities for visitors are located on level 2 of the Princess Elizabeth orthopaedic centre.
• Visiting Times View
  • There are set visiting times for the ward.
  • Visiting times are 10:00 to 20:00.
  • The visiting times are the same for each day.
  • Protected meal times are between 07:15 to 08:00 for breakfast, 12:30 to 13:15 for lunch and 17:00 to 18:00 for dinner.

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Washroom (Shower Room)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • There is/are 4 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
  • The washroom surveyed is located opposite the ward reception.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
  • This washroom is male.
  • 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 locking handle.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 329cm x 313cm (10ft 10in x 10ft 3in).
  • The washroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
  • There are coat hooks at 143cm and 155cm 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 74cm.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
  • The tap type is lever. 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 97cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 112cm.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • There is a/are pedal bin and clinical waste disposal units.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is a rail with a padded back rest.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 79cm.
  • There is a flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 78cm.
  • 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 not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The shower control type is lever.
  • There is no seat for the shower.
  • There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is medium.
  • The visual contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is medium.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • This washroom is being used for storage.

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Toilet with Adaptations (No Transfer Space)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter the ward.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 4m from the Robin Ling ward entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a male 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 medium.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 81cm (2ft 8in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 171cm x 214cm (5ft 7in x 7ft).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 133cm from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • There is a flush.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a sensor flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • 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 high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency 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 146cm 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 backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • The 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).
  • 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 122cm.
  • 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 126cm (4ft 2in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Toilet with Adaptations (No Transfer Space - C Bay)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located within C bay.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m from the Robin Ling ward entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a male 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 medium.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 129cm x 211cm (4ft 3in x 6ft 11in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 102cm from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • There is a flush.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
  • There is not 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 high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency 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 146cm 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 backrest and a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • The 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 is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side 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.
  • 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 122cm.
  • 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 137cm (4ft 6in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Patients' Toilet)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located to the left of the ward reception.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m from the Robin Ling ward entrance.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
  • The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • Toilet seats do not have a high visual contrast.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The visual contrast of the horizontal wall mounted grab rail(s) in the ambulant cubicle(s) is high.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The visual contrast of the vertical wall mounted grab rails in the ambulant cubicle(s) is high.
  • There is a/are dropdown rail(s) on the right as you face the ambulant toilet(s).
  • The visual contrast of the dropdown rail(s) in the ambulant cubicle(s) is high.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 73cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above and to the right of the wash basin.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The male toilet is located on the right side of the ward.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 11m from the Robin Ling ward entrance.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
  • The visual contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • Toilet seats do not have a high visual contrast.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The visual contrast of the horizontal wall mounted grab rail(s) in the ambulant cubicle(s) is high.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The visual contrast of the vertical wall mounted grab rails in the ambulant cubicle(s) is high.
  • There is a/are dropdown rail(s) on the right as you face the ambulant toilet(s).
  • The visual contrast of the dropdown rail(s) in the ambulant cubicle(s) is high.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 73cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above and to the right of the wash basin.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities (Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford))

• Changing Places facilities are located opposite the main reception on level 1.
• Accessible toilet facilities are located within the main hospital main entrance lobby, within the Princess Elizabeth orthopaedic centre entrance lobby, within the centre for women's health entrance lobby and on level 2 of the main hospital corridor.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located within the main hospital main entrance lobby, on both level 1 and level 2 of the Princess Elizabeth orthopaedic centre, within the centre for women's health entrance lobby and on level 2 of the main hospital corridor.
• Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the main hospital entrance lobby on Level 1.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford) Building Guide link (new tab) - click here.
• Parking at Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford) link (new tab) - click here.
• Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre link (new tab) - click here.
• Entrances at Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford) link (new tab) - click here.
• Getting Around at Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford) link (new tab) - click here.
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