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Oswald Ward - Location 12

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

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Getting To (Oswald Ward - Location 12)

Parking (Visitors Car Park A)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the west side of the hospital grounds.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 15+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 85m from the Main Accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes, bollards and a pedestrian crossing.
    • 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 side 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).
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are 8 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 275cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
    • The nozzle holster is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points require an app or tap and pay (contactless payment).
    • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Main Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the hospital building.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • 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 a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 125cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 100cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 182cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a medium 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 182cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 104cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • This entrance brings you to the front of the main hospital corridor.

Lift (Lift 1)

  • The lift surveyed is located along the main hospital corridor, at location 12.
  • The distance from the Main Accessible entrance is 75m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has a slight ramp or slope and doors permanently held open.
  • The ground and first floor 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, Braille 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 140cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 176cm (width) x 267cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • All 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Ward (Oswald Ward - Location 12)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is an oncology ward.
    • This is a shared ward.
    • There are 10 side rooms available.
    • There are 10 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 128cm.
    • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 125cm.
    • There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 81cm.
    • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 120cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Wayfinding 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 110cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • The desk has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • 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: washrooms.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations for visitors is located at the main accessible entrance of the hospital.
  • Visiting Hours View

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Oswald Ward - Location 12)

Lounge (Kate's Kabin)

  • The lounge is located on the left along the ward corridor.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: armchairs and benches.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables and height adjustable tables.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (Room 8)

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located on the right along the Oswald Ward corridor.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a single bed.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
    • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair with armrests, a height adjustable bed, bedside plug sockets and a TV with subtitles.
    • There is a push button emergency alarm.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.
    • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
  • Ensuite Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • The ensuite door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 87cm.
    • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the ensuite are 189cm (width) x 209cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 79cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-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 medium visual contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have a medium 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 high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 113cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 78cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a medium 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 108cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length 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 ensuite 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, with unshaded light sources.
    • The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
    • 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 mixer.
    • There is a shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 54cm 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.