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Getting To (Haberdashers House)

• The most accessible route from the Goodman House car park has slight ramps or slopes.
• Access to Haberdashers House is via the Royal Orchard Close entrance.
• There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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Parking (Goodman House)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front of Goodman House.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
  • The Blue Badge bay has faded markings.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 255cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
  • There are no hatched/marked zones.
  • The nearest designated bay is 15m from the Goodman House entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for staff and visitors only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
  • All visitors must enter their vehicle registration at reception, or at the touchpad just inside the Goodman House entrance.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Drop-off Point (Royal Orchard Close Entrance)

• There is a designated drop-off point available.
• The designated drop-off point is located just before the Royal Orchard Close entrance.

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Entrance (Main Entrance - Royal Orchard Close)

• This entrance is located off Royal Orchard Close.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a steep gradient.
• There is a buzzer at a height of 140cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 122cm.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 126cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 91cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a medium visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 111cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Ward (Haberdashers House)

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• Ward Information View
  • This is a ward providing care for adults with highly complex disabilities.
  • This is a shared ward.
  • There are 14 side rooms available.
  • There are 14 beds in total on the ward.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • 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 85cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • The desk has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Facilities and Services View
  • Seating available on the ward includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • 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 in the main hospital building, on the Surgery corridor.
• Visiting Hours View
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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Visitors)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located along the ward corridor, on the left after reception.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Patients)

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• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The washroom facilities which have adaptations are located along the ward corridor, on the right before the kitchen, and on the left opposite bedroom 8.

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Lounge (Day Room)

• The lounge is located along the main ward corridor, on the right after reception.
• There is step-free level access into the lounge.
• There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
• There is a TV with subtitles.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Kitchen (Kitchen and Dining Area)

• The kitchen is located along the ward corridor, on the right before reception.
• There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
• There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
• The door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The work surface is 89cm from the floor.
• A lowered work surface is not available.
• Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
• The oven is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The sink is 89cm from the floor.
• A lowered sink is not available.
• The sink has a lever mixer tap.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a microwave, a toaster, two handle cups and easy grip cutlery.
• Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests and high stools.
• Furniture available in the kitchen includes: height adjustable tables.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Room (Sensory Space and Cinema)

• The room is located along the ward corridor, on the right.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• The doors open inwards.
• The width of the opening is 160cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: sofas and stools.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
• There may be background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• Sensory facilities include fibre optics, bubble tubes, LED panels, and a projector.

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Entrance (Garden and Patio)

• This entrance is located at the back of Haberdashers House.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a buzzer at a height of 124cm.
• There is a key pad at a height of 140cm.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 81cm.
• The door has a medium visual contrast.

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Outdoor Spaces (Garden and Patio)

• The following is available in this area: a patio with seating and raised garden beds.
• Outdoor areas consist of block paving and bonded gravel.
• There are footpaths throughout.
• The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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Bathroom with Adaptations (Shower Room)

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• Location and Access View
  • The bathroom surveyed is located on the right along the ward corridor, before the Kitchen and Dining Area.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • There is pictorial and 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 85cm.
  • The door has a lever 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 585cm (width) x 276cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however they are obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 350cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 185cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
  • The toilet seat is 42cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 89cm 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 103cm 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 119cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The bathroom has a pedal bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 181cm 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 room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are 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 head, at a height of 61cm.
    This washroom has an overhead powered hoist covering the whole room.

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Bathroom with Adaptations (Sensory Bathroom)

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• Location and Access View
  • The bathroom surveyed is located along the ward corridor, opposite bedroom 8.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • There is pictorial and 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 85cm.
  • 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 260cm (width) x 380cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The wash basin is 80cm 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 high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 99cm from the floor.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 129cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is no mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 161cm 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 height adjustable bath.
  • The bath controls are push.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • There is a push button emergency alarm for the shower.
  • There is an overhead powered hoist covering the whole of the room.

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Standard Toilet Facilities (Visitors and Staff)

• The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
• The toilet is located along the ward corridor, on the left after reception.
• The distance from the Haberdashers House main entrance is 15m.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access into the toilet.
• 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 65cm.
• 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.