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Building 102A - Training Centre - Staff Area

Twmpath Lane, Gobowen, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 7AG

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Getting To (Building 102A - Training Centre)

Parking (North Entrance 1 Accessible Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the east side at the rear of the hospital grounds.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 12 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 131cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 30m from North Entrance 1.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access, bollards and a pedestrian crossing.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay designated for Blue Badge holders are 231cm (width) x 463cm (depth).
    • The nozzle holster for the Blue Badge charging points is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points require an app or tap and pay (contactless payment).
    • The nearest Blue Badge charging point is 25m from North Entrance 1.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located to the right of North Entrance 1.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

Entrance (Building 102A - Training Centre Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of Building 102A, next to North Entrance 1.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • There is ramped access from both the right and the left of the entrance.
  • There is a hand rail on the left if approaching from the right of the entrance, and on the right if approaching from the left of the entrance. .
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 123cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Department / Service (Building 102A - Training Centre)

  • Location and Access View
    • Building 102A - Training Centre is located next to North Entrance 1.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is a toilet with adaptations available.

Consultation / Medical Room (Consulting Room)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Consulting Room.
  • The room is located towards the end of the Training Centre corridor, on the right.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is no 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 has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 184cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Kitchen (Building 102A - Training Centre)

  • The kitchen is located towards the end of the Training Centre corridor, on the left.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The sink is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a lever tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge and a microwave.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Room (Booking Team)

  • The room is located halfway along the Training Centre corridor, on the left.
  • The distance from the Building 102A - Training Centre entrance is 7m.
  • 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 opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • The desks are fixed.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • 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.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the very end of the Training Centre corridor, on the left.
    • The distance from the Building 102A - Training Centre entrance is 15m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • 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 a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 263cm (width) x 214cm (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 193cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 91cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have 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 medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 88cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 84cm 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 no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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