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Orthopaedics

Royal South Hants Hospital, Brintons Terrace, Southampton, SO14 0YG

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Getting To (Orthopaedics)

  • The most accessible route from Car Park E has a slight ramp or slope, uneven surfaces and bollards.
  • Access to Orthopaedics is via the Main Entrance Level B.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • Orthopaedics is located on Level B of the Mary Seacole Wing.
  • Orthopaedics is approximately 30m from the Main Entrance Level B.
  • Enter the Mary Seacole Wing through the Main Entrance Level B.
  • Continue ahead, past the information desk.
  • At the end of the corridor, turn left through the double doors and continue past the toilets.
  • Orthopaedics is beyond the next set of double doors on the right.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring along the route is shiny.
  • There are resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Some signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route; toilets for ambulant disabled users, standard toilets and a toilet with adaptations (with transfer on both sides).
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Hospital Parking (Car Park E - Blue Badge Only)

  • Parking View
    • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
    • The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only .
    • The car park is located in front of the hospital.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 360cm x 625cm (11ft 9in x 20ft 6in).
    • There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
    • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point.
  • Paying View
    • There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Access to the Hospital View
    • 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 slopes/ramps.
    • The hospital entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
    • The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is not clearly signposted.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 13m (42ft) from the Car Park E entrance.
    • There are 3 Blue Badge bays at the rear of the hospital.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge bays are 237cm x 586cm.
    • At the time of survey (April 2024) there were two mobile CT scanners by the Car Park E Entrance so the number of parking spaces was reduced.

Outside Access (Main Entrance Level B)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital.
    • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
    • The entrance area/door is 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/do 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 not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 215cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 180cm.
  • Ramp/Slope Details View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

Department / Service (Orthopaedics)

  • Location and Access View
    • Orthopaedics is located on Level B of the Mary Seacole Wing.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 135cm.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors are permanently held open.
    • The doors are easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
    • 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 provided.
    • Some signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 10+ consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and bariatric chairs with armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The hoist is mobile.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations and standard toilets.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Orthopaedics)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located to the rear of the department. The male toilet with adaptations is next to the nurses' station on the left. The female toilet with adaptations and the shared toilet with adaptations are opposite the nurses' station on the right.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.

Reception (Orthopaedics)

  • The reception is located to the right as you enter the department.
  • The distance from the Orthopaedics entrance is 2m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 114cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • 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 without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • The seating is fixed.

Seating Area (Orthopaedics )

  • Location and Access View
    • The seating area is just beyond the reception.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • 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 have a high visual contrast.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and bariatric chairs with armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • Some chairs and tables are fixed.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Seating Area (Treatment Rooms 1 and 2)

  • Location and Access View
    • The additional seating area is along the lower department corridor, outside Treatment Rooms 1 and 2.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • 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 have a high visual contrast.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and bariatric chairs with armrests.
    • The chairs are fixed.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Consultation / Medical Room (Treatment Room 2)

  • There are 10+ consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Treatment Room 2.
  • The room is located at the far end of the department, along the corridor on the right.
  • 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.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 128cm.
  • 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 door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • 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 high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 180cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • 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 (Orthopaedics Consultation Room)

  • There are 10+ consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Orthopaedics.
  • The room is located at the far end of the department, on the right hand corridor.
  • 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.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 128cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • 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 high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 180cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: 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.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the far end of the Orthopaedics department, opposite the nurses station.
    • The distance from the department entrance is 14m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • 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 265cm (width) x 225cm (depth) and there is 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 200cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the 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 is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • 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 113cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 62cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a push 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 113cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 112cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 109cm 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 cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 103cm and 133cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.