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Wellesley Ward - Goodman House

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

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Getting To (Wellesley Ward)

  • The most accessible route from the Goodman House car park has slight ramps or slopes and a pedestrian crossing.
  • Access to Wellesley Ward is via the Goodman House entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • Wellesley Ward is located on the first floor of Goodman House.
  • Wellesley Ward is approximately 4m from the Goodman House lift.
  • From the Goodman House entrance turn left and proceed through the door.
    The lift is on the right.
    Take the lift to the first floor.
    On exiting the lift, the entrance to Wellesley Ward is to the left.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
  • There are not resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
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Parking (Goodman House)

  • 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.

Entrance (Goodman House)

  • This entrance is located at the right side of the building.
  • The entrance area is 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 slight gradient.
  • There is a buzzer at a height of 120cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 130cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 173cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift (Goodman House)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the left from the Goodman House entrance.
  • The distance from the Goodman House entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • The ground and first 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, Braille 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 129cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 134cm (width) x 239cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille 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.

Stairs (Goodman House)

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the left from the Goodman House entrance.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 19 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Ward (Wellesley Ward)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is a specialist services ward.
    • This is a shared ward.
    • There are 14 side rooms available.
    • There are 14 beds in total on the ward.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this ward.
    • There is a buzzer at a height of 156cm.
    • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 122cm.
    • There is a single automatic door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 104cm.
  • 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 provided.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available on the ward includes: armchairs, sofas and benches.
    • 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 nearest toilet with adaptations for visitors is located in the main hospital building, on the Surgery corridor.
  • Visiting Hours View

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Wellesley Ward)

  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The washroom facilities which have adaptations are located at the end of the right ward corridor, opposite the Day Room entrance, and at the end of the left ward corridor.

Lounge (Day Room)

  • The lounge is located off the left hand ward corridor.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
  • 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.
  • There are two similar day rooms, off the left and right ward corridors.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Shower Room)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located at the end of the right hand ward corridor.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 97cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 298cm (width) x 295cm (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 the right side is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space on the left is 69cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • The lateral transfer space on the right is 73cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the right transfer side.
    • 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 high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 85cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 110cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 148cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The bathroom has a pedal bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 177cm 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.
    • The shower seat is 46cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.