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The Bereavement Centre

Warwick Hospital, Lakin Road, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 5BW

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Getting To (Bereavement Centre)

  • The Bereavement Centre is/are located just inside the management services entrance on Lakin Road.
  • Access to the Bereavement Centre is via the Management Service entrance.
  • Enter via the management service entrance on Lakin Road and the entrance to the Bereavement Centre is located on the right.
  • There is step free access to the Bereavement Centre.
  • Wayfinding signage is 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.
  • Bereavement Centre Office is on the right as you enter the management service entrance off Lakin Road and a member of staff will escort you to the Interview/Meeting Room which is on the same level.

Car Park B

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Lakin Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac, loose chippings and block paving.
    • There are 3 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 210cm (width) x 580cm (depth).
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The nearest designated bay is 110m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight slopes.
    • This route has uneven surfaces and bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • 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 not a designated drop-off point available.

Management Offices Entrance

  • This entrance is located on Lakin Road.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • 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 a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 95cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 117cm.

Opening Times (Bereavement Centre)

  • Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Saturday 00:00 - 00:00.
  • Sunday 00:00 - 00:00.

Department / Service (Bereavement Centre)

  • Department / Service Access View
    • The Bereavement Centre is located just as you enter through the management services entrance off Lakin Road on the right.
    • There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
    • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 79cm .
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 144cm (4ft 8.69in) .
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • There is level access throughout the department/service.
    • There is clear signage on the department/service.
    • The type of flooring is carpet.
    • The department/service does not play background music.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Department / Service Facilities View
    • This department/service has; a consultation room.
    • There are 1 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
    • A hearing assistance system is available.
    • The type of system is a portable loop.
    • Staff are trained to use the system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested on 24/10/2019.
    • The hearing assistance system was not fully functional at the time of testing.
    • A mobile hoist is not available on the department/service .
    • There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
    • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the main hospital entrance corridor on the ground floor.
    • There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
    • Standard toilet facilities are located on the main hospital corridor on the ground floor.
    • Patients are asked to go the Bereavement Service centre office and will then be escorted to the patient meeting room by a member of staff. .

Consultation / Treatment Room (Patient Meeting Room)

  • There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room surveyed was; Patient Meeting Room.
  • 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) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 5.92in).
  • The type of flooring is carpet.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is not a bed / couch.
  • 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.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a portable loop.
  • Staff are trained to use the system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 24/10/2019.
  • The hearing assistance system was not fully functional at the time of testing.
  • The room does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Patients are asked to go the Bereavement centre office and will then be escorted to the patient meeting room by a member of staff.

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