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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include :
  Oak and Ash wards, including social areas, a dining area, classrooms, art room, faith room, gym, counselling/ meeting rooms and visiting rooms.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include a summer house.

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• Comments View
  • Woodland House is a specialist service mainly for young people from Kent and Medway.
  • A small number of beds are available for children from other parts of the country.

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Opening Times (Visiting Times)

• Monday 18:30 - 20:30.
• Tuesday 18:30 - 20:30.
• Wednesday 18:30 - 20:30.
• Thursday 18:30 - 20:30.
• Friday 18:30 - 20:30.
• Saturday 09:00 - 20:30.
• Sunday 09:00 - 20:30.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Staplehurst.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
• There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The nearest Blue Badge bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The furthest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) 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 slopes/ramps.
• The car park surface is tarmac.
• There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• There is not a designated drop off point.

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• Comments View
  • There is designated space for 2 cars but the individual bays are not marked.

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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 building, facing the visitor car park.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There are bollards outside this entrance.
  • The bollard(s) does/do not have a good colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is an intercom but it is not at a convenient height for wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 72cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 190cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• Comments View
  • The second door can be unlocked if required to give a double width opening.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located ahead from the main entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) 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 not windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is low (76cm or lower) .
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low section of the desk.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is a bell to attract attention.
  • The bell is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • 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 a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
  • There is not a television.
  • The vending machine controls are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • Vending machines are available.
  • A water dispenser is available.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • Off the waiting area are 2 rooms for visitors to meet privately with patients, 1 with toys for visiting younger children (photographs 5 and 6).

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Outside Access (Basement External Access)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located from the path leading down to the rear right of the building from the visitor car park.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
• Comments View
  • This entrance may be used to take parents or other visitors directly to a basement meeting room without going through the ward area.
  • Parents/ visitors would be accompanied by a member of staff to use this entrance.

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Inside Access

• There is level access once inside.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Wayfinding signage is not available.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet and vinyl/laminate.
• There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Ward (Oak and Ash Wards)

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• Ward Information View
  • This is a/an adolescent ward.
  • This is a shared ward.
  • There is/are 24 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) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).
  • There is level access throughout the ward.
  • The type of flooring is carpet, vinyl/laminate and wood.
  • There is some flooring on the ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is some flooring on the ward which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Ward Features and Patient Facilities View
  • A hearing assistance system is not available on the ward.
  • The ward does not play background music.
  • There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
• Visitor Facilities View
  • There are no accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
  • Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located off the ground floor foyer.
  • There are no standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
• Comments View
  • Photographs 2-5 show the open plan social and dining area on the ground floor.
  • Photograph 6 shows one of the classrooms also on the ground floor.
  • Photographs 7 and 8 show the dance studio, which can also be used for meetings, and the gym.
  • These are both at the basement level.
  • The bedroom areas were not surveyed.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Family Therapy Rooms)

• There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• 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 heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• The type of flooring is carpet.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• A hoist is not available.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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• Comments View
  • These rooms are within the ward area on the ground floor.

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Other Floors (Ward)

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B,G.
• Comments View
  • There are stairs in the ward but they were not surveyed.

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Lift (Ward)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located within the ward area.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the basement entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B,G.
• 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.
• Lighting levels are at least 100 lux at floor level in the lift lobby.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is poor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is poor.
• The clear door width is 905cm.
• The dimensions of the lift are 105cm x 140cm.
• 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 within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• 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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• Comments View
  • Any patients or visitors would be accompanied by a member of staff to use the lift.

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Accessible Toilet (Entrance Foyer)

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left of the entrance foyer, after the visitors' rooms.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 220cm x 220cm (7ft 3in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm in front of the seat.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 115cm.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are available within this accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• Comments View
  • The emergency alarm is a push button.
  • This toilet is for the use of all visitors.
  • The accessible toilet within the ward bedroom area was not surveyed.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ward)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the basement level, near to the lift.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There are additional standard toilets in the ground floor ward area and within the bedroom areas.

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Additional Info Health

• Disability awareness / equality training can be provided for hospital staff.
• Disability awareness training is provided for staff.
• The most commonly produced documents could be provided in other formats.
• Documents in large print and different languages format can be requested.
• BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• Portable hearing loops cannot be provided on request.
• Home visits services are available.