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Glyn Ward

Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability, West Hill, Putney, London, SW15 3SW

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Getting To (Glyn Ward)

  • The most accessible route from the main entrance Blue Badge bays has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
  • Access to Glyn Ward is via the main entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • Glyn Ward is located on the first floor of the main hospital building.
  • Glyn Ward is approximately 3m from the lift 1.
  • From the main entrance, take the corridor to the left of the reception desk.
    Lift 1 is to the right.
    Take the lift to the first floor.
    On exiting the lift, the entrance to Glyn Ward is to the right.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
  • Some flooring along the route is shiny and patterned.
  • There are resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
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Parking (Main Entrance Blue Badge Bays)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the main entrance.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 212cm (width) x 475cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 124cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 5m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
    • All visitors must enter their vehicle registration at reception.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the right end of the main hospital building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • There is a bell at a height of 144cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 111cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 142cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors .
  • The second set of doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 151cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the opening after the second set of doors which leads into the main reception area is 104cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • This entrance brings you to the main reception on the ground floor of the main hospital building.
    There is a similar entrance the other side of the entrance lobby, which can be used when approaching from the rear of the main hospital building, however the slope at this entrance is steep.
    Both entrances lead to the same second door.

Lift (Lift 1 - Junction A)

  • The lift surveyed is located at Junction A on the corridor to the left from reception.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground, first and second floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 175cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 265cm (width) x 218cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Ward (Glyn Ward)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is a specialist nursing ward.
    • This is a shared ward.
    • There are 7 bays available.
    • There are 7 side rooms available.
    • There are 20+ beds in total on the ward.
  • 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 153cm.
    • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 117cm.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 123cm.
    • There are double automatic doors with a low visual contrast.
    • The doors open away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 164cm.
    • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 124cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Reception / Nurses' Station View
    • The height of the desk is 79cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available on the ward includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The hoist is mobile.
    • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: washrooms.
    • The following facilities are available for visitors: standard toilets.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations for visitors is located on the ground floor, near reception.
  • Visiting Hours View

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Patients)

  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The washroom facilities which have adaptations are located along the A ward corridor, to the right, opposite the ward reception, and on the B ward corridor.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Visitors)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located on the A ward corridor by the ward entrance, and at the far end of the B ward corridor.

Lounge (A Ward)

  • The lounge is located at the end of the A ward corridor.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • The width of the opening is 112cm.
  • 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 without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: height adjustable tables.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Lounge (B Ward)

  • The lounge is located on the B ward corridor.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • 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: armchairs.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: height adjustable tables.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Bedroom with Adaptations (B4)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located along the B ward corridor.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and automatic doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 106cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a single bed.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests, a height adjustable bed and bedside plug sockets.
    • There is a push button emergency alarm.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Shower Room - A Ward)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located along the A ward corridor, to the right, opposite the ward reception.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens by sliding and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 120cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 350cm (width) x 290cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • The wash basin is 81cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 123cm from the floor.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 132cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The bathroom has no disposal facilities.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 176cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The bathroom has a wheel-in shower.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a detachable shower head.
    • The shower controls are twist/turn.
    • There is a shower seat.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a basin immediately under the shower, with a height of 64cm.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Shower Room - B Ward)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located on the B ward corridor.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access and automatic doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 104cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 275cm (width) x 280cm (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 on the right as you face the toilet.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 83cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer 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 medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 105cm 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 129cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The bathroom has no disposal facilities.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The bathroom has a wheel-in shower.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a detachable shower head.
    • The shower controls are twist/turn.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it was tied up at the time of the survey.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Visitors and Staff - B Ward)

  • The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilets are located at the far end of the B ward corridor.
  • The distance from the ward entrance is 50m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and automatic doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilets.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.