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MDCU

Warwick Hospital, Lakin Road, Warwick, CV34 5BW

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Overview - MDCU

  • About View
    • This is a day care centre.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • There is a manual door along one of the circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include moveable physical obstructions.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • Seating is available.
    • There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
    • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
    • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: large print (on request) and different languages (on request).
    • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
    • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (MDCU)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located in the main reception, within Bay A, Bay B, and the side room.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.

MDCU Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the MDCU entrance.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 468cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The nearest designated bay is 5m from the MDCU entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight slope.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located in front of the MDCU entrance.

MDCU Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is 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 an intercom at a height of 115cm.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 137cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 113cm.

Getting Around (MDCU)

  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access throughout walkways.
  • Circulation View
    • There is a manual door along one of the circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include moveable physical obstructions.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • There may be background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Main Reception

  • Location View
    • The reception is located on the left when entering MDCU.
    • The distance from the MDCU entrance is 4m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 76cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.

Clinic Room

  • The room surveyed was Clinic Room.
  • The room is located on the left on the main corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 183cm.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Bay A

  • The room surveyed was Bay A.
  • The room is located along the main corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • There is a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Bay B

  • The room surveyed was Bay B.
  • The room is located along the main corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • There is a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 192cm.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and armchairs.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Phlebotomy

  • The room surveyed was Phlebotomy.
  • The room is located on the left when entering MDCU.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Side Room

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located along the main department corridor.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 13m.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
    • 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 high colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a single bed.
    • The top of the mattress is 57cm from the floor.
    • The bed is height adjustable.
    • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space next to the bed.
    • Seating available in the bedroom includes: a chair with armrests and a chair without armrests.
    • Furniture available in the bedroom includes: a table.
    • The following is also available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets.
    • There is a push button emergency alarm.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.
    • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
  • Ensuite Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • The ensuite door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the ensuite are 190cm (width) x 225cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 122cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 104cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a long 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 cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 165cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the right when entering MDCU.
    • The distance from the MDCU entrance is 2m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 217cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 82cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 107cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 102cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no 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 cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 166cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.