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William Drummond Ward

St George’s Hospital, Blackshaw Road, Tooting, London, SW17 0QT

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Getting To (William Drummond Ward)

Parking (Atkinson Morley Wing - Blue Badge Bays)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on Perimeter Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 237cm (width) x 450cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 128cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 108m from the Atkinson Morley Wing entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a lift, a very easy slope and a pedestrian crossing.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Lift (Atkinson Morley Wing Parking)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the left of the Atkinson Morley Wing entrance.
  • The distance from Atkinson Morley Wing - Blue Badge bays is 35m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has a slight ramp or slope.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have 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 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 116cm (width) x 143cm (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 separate door to exit, a mirror to aid reversing and a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Entrance (Atkinson Morley Wing)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the hospital, off Perimeter Road.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 308cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 142cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift (Atkinson Morley Wing)

  • The lift surveyed is located past the Atkinson Morley reception and to the right.
  • The distance from the Atkinson Morley Wing entrance is 53m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • The lower ground, ground, first and second 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 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 130cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 175cm (width) x 269cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.

Ward (William Drummond Ward)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is a hyper acute stroke unit.
    • This is a shared ward.
    • There are 3 bays available.
    • There are 2 side rooms available.
    • There are 20 beds in total on the ward.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this ward.
    • There is an intercom at a height of 161cm.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 126cm.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors open away from you.
    • The doors require effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 166cm.
    • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 107cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Dementia-friendly signage is provided.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Reception / Nurses' Station View
    • The height of the desk is 105cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
    • The desk has a television.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available on the ward includes: chairs without armrests.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The hoist is mobile.
    • There is a relatives' room for the ward.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations and washrooms.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations for visitors is located on the ground floor, to the left from the Atkinson Morley Wing entrance.
  • Visiting Hours View

Toilet and Changing Facilities (William Drummond Ward)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the right from the ward entrance and along the ward corridor opposite beds 15-20.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The washroom facilities which have adaptations are located along the ward corridor opposite beds 15-20.

Room (Relatives' Waiting Room)

  • The room is located on the right as you enter the ward.
  • The distance from the William Drummond ward entrance is 2m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • 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 with a high visual contrast.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Announcements are in person.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Shower Room - Female)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located along the ward corridor, opposite beds 15-20.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
    • 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 inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • 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 380cm (width) x 300cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 148cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 43cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 116cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin rail has 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 125cm 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 127cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm 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 and a clinical waste bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 157cm 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 not 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 52cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.

Toilet with Adaptations (Transfer Both Sides - Male)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located along the ward corridor, opposite beds 15-20.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • 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 cubicle are 350cm (width) x 340cm (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.
    • The lateral transfer space on the left is 188cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • The lateral transfer space on the right is 99cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever 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 medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 108cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has 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 95cm 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 122cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a 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 pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 167cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • This room is signed as a bathroom, but no longer contains a bath.