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Getting To The Hospital (Leamington Spa Hospital)

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• By Road View
  • The Leamington Spa Hospital is located on Heathcote Lane to the south of Leamington Spa.
    
    Please note if you use the hospital post code (CV34 6SR) in a Sat Nav it will direct you behind the hospital. When you are close to the hospital please follow the road signs which will take you to the Leamington Spa Hospital entrance.
    
    From North: From A46 turn off at the Leek Wootton junction, taking the A429 into Warwick. After passing under the Railway bridge, turn right.
    Stay in the left-hand lane and turn left at the roundabout onto the A425 Banbury Road.
    Drive over the bridge and position yourself in the right-hand lane for going straight over at the roundabout.
    
    From the A4455 Fosse Way turn right into Harbury Lane.
    Continue along this road until you reach the next junction.
    Turn right onto the B4087 Tachbrook Road.
    At the next junction turn left onto Heathcote Lane until you reach a roundabout.
    Continue straight over at the roundabout and take the first left into the Hospital.
    
    From South: From the A4455 Fosse Way, drive over the M40.
    After a mile, take the next left into Harbury Lane.
    Continue along this road until you reach the next junction.
    Turn right onto the B4087 Tachbrook Road.
    At the next junction turn left onto Heathcote Lane, and continue until you reach a roundabout.
    Continue straight over at the roundabout and take the first left into the Hospital.
    
    From East: From A425, continue into Leamington until you pass under the railway bridge.
    Turn left at the next set of traffic lights onto the B4087 Tachbrook Road.
    Follow this road for one mile. Turn right into Heathcote Lane.
    At the roundabout, continue straight over and take the first left into the Hospital.
    
    From West: From the A4177 Birmingham Road, carry straight over at the junction with the A46 onto the A425 Birmingham Road.
    Continue on the A425 through Warwick, over the river and straight over at the final roundabout before exiting the town.
    At the next set of traffic lights turn left onto Heathcote Lane/Gallows Hill.
    At the roundabout with the A452, carry on straight over (second exit) into Heathcote Lane.
    Go straight over at the next two roundabouts.
    The Hospital entrance is the second turning on your right.
  • The car park for visitors and patients is located on the front of the hospital. Charges apply for blue badge holders in this car park.
    The car park uses Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) to charge for parking.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stop is located on Heathcote Lane approximately 180m from the main hospital entrance.
    The following bus services 77, 77A and U1 stop here.
    Services 77 and 77A are operated by Johnsons Coaches, services U1 are operated by Stagecoach.
  • There is not an onsite bus stop.
• By Train View
  • The nearest Train Station is Leamington Spa, approximately 1.5 miles from Leamington Spa Hospital.
• Useful Links View
  • For the Network West Midlands Journey Planner please click the link.
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  • For information on Johnson Coaches please click the link.
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  • For information on Stagecoach Buses please click the link.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is not a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
• The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is located at Warwick Hospital.
• The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 01926 600 054.
• 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 on the left as you enter via the main hospital entrance.
• Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: Braille, large print, different languages and different languages on request.
• There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
• The assistance dog toilet or toileting area is located within the hospital grounds.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the hospital.
• Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs, mobile hoists and adjustable beds.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact the lead nurse.

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Hospital Parking

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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.
  • 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 clearly marked.
  • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 360cm x 480cm.
  • 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 and at the payment machines in the hospital building.
  • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located inside the hospital building.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is 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 clearly visible from the car park.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main hospital entrance.
• Comments View
  • The information provided in this guide relating to Blue Badge parking covers spaces located on the right hand side the main hospital entrance.
  • There are additional Blue Badge parking spaces by the Chadwick entrance, the nearest designated space is 4m from the Chadwick entrance and the route to the entrance is level. See pictures 6, 7 and 8.
  • There are also additional Blue Badge parking spaces to the left of the main entrance the nearest designated space is 15m from the main entrance and the route to the entrance has an easy slope. See picture 5.
  • The hospital uses Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) to manage payment for the car park. Before leaving the hospital please visit the pay station and enter your vehicle registration number, the fee for parking will be displayed on the screen. Payment can be made by cash or card.
  • Two electric vehicle charging points are available in the car park.

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Getting To (Allsopp Ward)

• The Allsopp Ward is/are located on the lower ground floor.
• Access to the Allsopp Ward is via the Chadwick entrance.
• Enter via the Chadwick entrance (lower ground floor level) and turn left along the corridor towards the lifts, and then turn right. The Allsopp ward is located directly ahead.
• There is step free access to the Allsopp Ward.
• The Allsopp Ward is approximately 87m from the Chadwick entrance.
• There are resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

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Outside Access (Chadwick Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, to the left of the main entrance doors.
  • 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 not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 136cm .
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 155cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 147cm.
• Comments View
  • Please note that the doors are locked from 17:00 to 07:30 each day. When the doors are locked please use the intercom on the right hand side of the entrance door.

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Ward (Allsopp Ward)

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• Ward Information View
  • This is a/an rehabilitation ward.
  • This is a shared ward.
  • There is/are 2 bay(s) available.
  • There is/are 11 side room(s) available.
  • There is/are 21 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 but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 112cm (3ft 8in).
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 112cm (3ft 8in).
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 132cm (4ft 4in).
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 116cm (3ft 10in).
  • There is level access throughout the ward.
  • There is 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.
  • 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 moderate to good.
• Reception/Nurses' Station View
  • The height of the ward reception desk is 110cm.
  • There is a lowered section.
  • The height of the lowered section of the desk is 73cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available at the desk.
• Relatives' Room View
  • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
• Example Side Room View
  • There are multiple side rooms available with accessible ensuites.
  • The side room surveyed does have an accessible ensuite.
  • The width of the door opening into the side room is over 75cm.
  • The side room surveyed does have a ceiling track hoist.
  • The hoist covers the bed.
  • There is sufficient space next to the bed for a mobile hoist to operate.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre around the bed.
  • Bedside storage is available.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and the floor in the side room is good.
  • The lighting levels in the side room are moderate to good.
  • The width of the door opening into the ensuite is over 75cm.
  • There is a clear unobstructed turning space within the ensuite.
  • The fixtures/facilities available in the ensuite include; a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and the floor in the ensuite is good.
  • The lighting levels in the ensuite are moderate to good.
• 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.
  • 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 near to the Union House Coffee Shop on the Lower Ground Floor.
  • There are no standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
  • Standard toilet facilities for visitors are located near to the Physiotherapy Gym on the Lower Ground Floor.
• Visiting Times View
  • There are set visiting times for the ward.
  • Visiting times are 11.30 - 19.30.
  • The visiting times are the same for each day.

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Opening Times

• This ward is open 24 hours.

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Day Room / Lounge Area (Dining Room)

• There is a day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is approximately 50m from the ward entrance.
• There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is always open.
• There is a/are door(s) into the day room/lounge area.
• 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 173cm (5ft 8in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 77cm (2ft 6in).
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• There is a television.
• Subtitles are available.
• There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Room / Area (Quiet Room)

• There is / are 1 room(s) / area(s) available.
• The room / area is approximately 59m from the ward entrance.
• There is level access to the room / area.
• There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
• The door(s) open(s) automatically away from you.
• The automatic door(s) is/are push pad activated.
• The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
• The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• A hoist is available.
• The hoist is electric.
• A sling is available.
• The sling is attached by hook and loop.
• There is not sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Day Room / Lounge Area (The Hub)

• There is a day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is approximately 27m from the ward entrance.
• There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is always open.
• There is a/are door(s) into the day room/lounge area.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are double width.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 47cm (1ft 7in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 77cm (2ft 6in).
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• There is a television.
• Subtitles are available.
• There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Washroom (Assisted Bathroom)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a height adjustable bath, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
  • There is/are also 5+ washroom(s) which has/have a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • The washroom surveyed is located in a side corridor near to Bay D.
  • The washroom surveyed is approximately 22m from the ward entrance.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
  • This washroom is shared.
  • There is pictorial and written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
  • The washroom door(s) open(s) outwards.
  • The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 157cm (5ft 2in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 420cm x 245cm (13ft 9in x 8ft).
  • The washroom does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
  • There are coat hooks at 135cm and 167cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is 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 85cm.
  • As you face the wash basin the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • The tap type is lever. It is 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 90cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 130cm.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 320cm.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • 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 88cm.
  • There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • There is not a wheel in shower.
• Bath Details View
  • There is a bath.
  • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • The bath is height adjustable.
  • The bath tap type is push button. It is a mixer tap.
  • There is not a shower over/for the bath.
  • There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the bath.
  • A bath hoist is available.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is fair.
  • The colour contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is fair.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is fair.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is good.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Related Access Guides

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