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Hydrotherapy Pool - Building 104

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

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Getting To (Hydrotherapy Pool - Building 104)

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 (Hydrotherapy Pool - Building 104)

  • This entrance is located at the front of Building 104.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces and a bollard.
  • 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.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 120cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 154cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 114cm.

Reception (Hydrotherapy Pool - Building 104 Check-In)

  • The reception is located ahead as you enter the building.
  • The distance from the Hydrotherapy Pool - Building 104 entrance is 3m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 111cm to 128cm from the floor.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • 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.

Department / Service (Hydrotherapy Pool - Building 104)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Hydrotherapy Pool - Building 104 is located on the east side at the rear of the hospital grounds.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is an intercom at a height of 124cm.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 120cm.
    • There are double automatic doors with a low visual contrast.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 154cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
    • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 99cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The hoist is powered overhead.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations and washrooms.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Hydrotherapy Pool - Building 104)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located towards the end of the Hydrotherapy Pool corridor, on the right and within the changing areas.
    • The toilet with adaptations located towards the end of the Hydrotherapy Pool corridor and on the right has transfer space on both sides.
    • The toilets with adaptations located within the changing areas have no transfer space.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located ahead and to the left or right as you enter Hydrotherapy Pool.
    • Standard changing facilities are located to the left and right as you enter Hydrotherapy Pool.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the female and male changing rooms.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the female and male changing rooms and towards the end of the Hydrotherapy Pool corridor, on the left.

Pool (Hydrotherapy Pool)

  • This is an indoor swimming pool.
  • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
  • Access throughout this area may include slippery surfaces.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available around the pool includes: chairs with armrests.
  • There is an emergency alarm at poolside.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Access into the water is via a ramp, a ladder or steps.
  • The ramp has handrails on both sides.
  • There are 6 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of the steps throughout its length.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The pool has a lifeguard on duty at all times.
  • The following adaptations are available for disabled people: hydraulic hoist and wet side chair.

Changing Area (Male Changing Room)

  • Changing Area View
    • The male changing area was surveyed.
    • The changing area is located to the left as you enter the Hydrotherapy Pool.
    • The distance from the Hydrotherapy Pool entrance is 2m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • Facilities in this area include: toilets, showers, baby change facilities and lockers.
    • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 89cm.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
    • There are ambulant toilet facilities available.
    • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
    • The wash basin has a push tap.
    • The toilet has a horizontal grab rail on the left and vertical grab rails on both sides.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
    • There is a fixed height shower head.
    • The shower controls are twist/turn.
    • There is a shower seat.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.

Changing Room with Adaptations (Patient Change)

  • Location and Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located ahead and to the left as you enter Hydrotherapy Pool.
    • The distance from the Hydrotherapy Pool entrance is 6m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • Facilities available in the changing room include: a changing table/bench and a ceiling tracking hoist which accesses some areas.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 330cm (width) x 265cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The changing room has no disposal facilities.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 165cm from the floor.
    • There is a hair dryer available at 100cm high.

Shower with Adaptations (Patient Shower)

  • Location and Access View
    • The shower surveyed is located towards the end of the Hydrotherapy Pool corridor, on the left.
    • The distance from the Hydrotherapy Pool entrance is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 118cm.
    • 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 low visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is 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 44cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The facility has no disposal facilities.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 165cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Toilet with Adaptations (Transfer On Both Sides)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located towards the end of the Hydrotherapy Pool corridor, on the right.
    • The distance from the Hydrotherapy Pool entrance is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 118cm.
    • 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 low visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 205cm (width) x 216cm (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, however the left side is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space on the left is 88cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • The lateral transfer space on the right is 78cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the right transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • 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 92cm 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 95cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 95cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not 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 multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 165cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.