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Occupational Therapy - Location 37

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

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Getting To (Occupational Therapy - Location 37)

Parking (Visitors Car Park B)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the east side of the hospital grounds.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 231cm (width) x 477cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 70m from the East entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope, 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 not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located at the front of the car park.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located on the east side of the hospital grounds, in front of the East entrance.

Entrance (East Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on the right side of the hospital building.
  • 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 ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 3 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps have tactile markings at the top.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 107cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 142cm.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • This entrance brings you to the end of the main hospital corridor.

Seating Area (Waiting Area)

  • Location and Access View
    • The waiting area is located to the left of the Occupational Therapy - Location 37 entrance.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Some chairs are fixed.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Department / Service (Occupational Therapy - Location 37)

  • Location and Access View
    • Occupational Therapy is located towards the end of the main hospital corridor, at Location 37.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 112cm.
    • There are double automatic doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 154cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • 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.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 4 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, height adjustable chairs and stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, height adjustable tables and desks.
    • Some tables are fixed.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The hoist is powered overhead.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations is located towards the end of the main hospital corridor, at Location 29.

Consultation / Medical Room (Consulting Room)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Consulting Room.
  • The room is located ahead and to the left as you enter Occupational Therapy.
  • 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.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 103cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a low 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 78cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and height adjustable tables.
  • Some furniture is fixed.
  • 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.

Consultation / Medical Room (Bay)

  • There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Bay.
  • The room is located ahead and to the right as you enter Occupational Therapy.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 111cm.
  • The width of the opening is 341cm.
  • 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 low visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 190cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and 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 even at the time of the survey.

Consultation / Medical Room (Dietician)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Dietician.
  • The room is located to the right as you enter Occupational Therapy.
  • 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 83cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture cannot be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (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.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
  • Some furniture is fixed.
  • 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.