Access Guide
Summary
- This is an inpatient unit property.
- Services within the building include: social care residential services.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The service is situated to the West of the Horley Town Centre.
The service is located off Charlwood Road and is accessed from the town centre via Massetts Road, Brighton Road, Povey Cross Road and Charlwood Road. - Standard parking is available.
- The service is situated to the West of the Horley Town Centre.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stop is Farmfield Hospital located on Charlwood Road and is approximately 850m from the service.
The 22 service stops here.
- The nearest bus stop is Farmfield Hospital located on Charlwood Road and is approximately 850m from the service.
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By Train
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- The nearest station to the service is Horley.
The service is 2.5 miles (7 min drive) from the train station via The Drive, Russells, Massetts Road, Brighton Road, Povey Cross Road and Charlwood Road.
- The nearest station to the service is Horley.
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Useful Links
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- Surrey County Council Information on Bus Travel.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- National Rail Enquiries Website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request, large print on request, Makaton on request and different languages on request.
- There is a wheelchair to borrow to use around the building.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
- A manual wheelchair is available from the Abraham Cowley Unit and can be requested by other units for patient use within wards and units.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located in front of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- 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 uneven surfaces.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is 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 a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 98cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
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 vinyl/laminate and tiles.
- There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Inpatient Accommodation
- Accessible accommodation is not available in this building/area.
- There are 7 ground floor standard rooms.
- The door opening width for the flat/room surveyed is 75cm+.
- The flat/room surveyed did not have an accessible bathroom.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the flat/room surveyed.
- The type of flooring in the flat/room surveyed is vinyl/laminate.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the flat/room surveyed is high.
Day Room / Lounge Area
- There is a day room/lounge area.
- The day room/lounge area is approximately 2m from the main 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) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 136cm (4ft 6in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There are sofas and also a mixture of single seats with and without armrests.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- 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 medium.
Room / Area (Sensory Room)
- There is level access to the room / area.
- There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
- 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 77cm (2ft 6in).
- The type of flooring is carpet.
- There is not 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 height adjustable.
- There are some chairs with armrests available.
- 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 medium.
Room / Area (Dining Room)
- There is level access to the room / area.
- There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- 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 68cm (2ft 3in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is 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.
- 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.
- 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 bright.
Washroom (Toilet and Height Adjustable Bath)
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Washroom Details
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- The washroom surveyed has a height adjustable bath and a wash basin.
- There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the service.
- This washroom is interchangeable between male and female.
- There is written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
- The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards.
- The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
- The door(s) is/are heavy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- The dimensions of the washroom are 269cm x 352cm (8ft 10in x 11ft 7in).
- The washroom does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is not an emergency pull cord alarm.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
- There is not a coat hook in the washroom.
- There is a mirror.
- There is not 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 90cm.
- There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
- 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 116cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the towel dispenser is 120cm.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- The washroom has a non-slip floor.
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Toilet Details
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- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet has a lid obstructing the back rest/cistern/wall.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 75cm.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
- There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the toilet.
- 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 70cm.
- There is a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
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Shower Details
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- There is not a wheel in shower.
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Bath Details
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- There is a bath.
- The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The bath is height adjustable.
- The bath tap type is push button. It is a mixer tap.
- There is a shower over/for the bath.
- The shower head is hand held.
- There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the bath.
- A bath hoist is not available.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is high.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
- The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Washroom (Toilet and Bath)
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Washroom Details
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- The washroom surveyed has a bath, a toilet and a wash basin.
- There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the service.
- This washroom is interchangeable between male and female.
- There is no additional signage on or near the washroom door.
- The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards.
- The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
- The door(s) is/are heavy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- The dimensions of the washroom are 265cm x 350cm (8ft 8in x 11ft 6in).
- The washroom does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is not an emergency pull cord alarm.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
- There is a/are coat hook(s) 170cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is not 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 90cm.
- As you face the wash basin the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
- 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 114cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the towel dispenser is 128cm.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- Disposal facilities are available.
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Toilet Details
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- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet has a wall which can act as a 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 75cm.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
- There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the toilet.
- 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 80cm.
- There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
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Shower Details
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- There is not a wheel in shower.
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Bath Details
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- There is a bath.
- The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 64cm (2ft 1in).
- The bath is not height adjustable.
- The bath tap type is twist/turn. It is a mixer tap.
- There is a shower over/for the bath.
- The shower head is hand held.
- There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the bath.
- A bath hoist is not available.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is medium.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Accessible Toilet
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Location and Access
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- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located to the right as you enter, left at the end of the corridor and on the left.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels are bright.