Access Guide
Getting To (Torrington Ward)
- Torrington Ward is located on Level 6 of Zone C.
- Torrington Ward is approximately 98m from the Level 6 Zone A - Main Entrance.
- From the Blue Badge Parking Only car park, the route to the Level 6 Zone A - Main Entrance includes a slight downwards slope and bollard with a visual identification band that has good colour contrast.
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- Access to Torrington Ward is via the Level 6 Zone A - Main Entrance.
- Enter through the Level 6 Zone A - Main Entrance, continue to the end of the corridor, turn right and then left at the end.
Go through the entrance to the Terence Building and then through the Torcross and Torrington Entrance ahead.
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- There is step free access to Torrington Ward.
- The most accessible route includes manual doors, manual doors which may be difficult to open and manual doors which are held open.
- Some flooring is shiny .
- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a changing places facility and accessible toilet (with transfer on both sides).
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Hospital Parking (Blue Badge Parking Only)
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Parking
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- The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
- The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only .
- The car park is located to the right of the main hospital building.
- 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 and signposted.
- 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 251cm x 490cm (8ft 2in x 16ft 0in).
- 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point.
- The drop-off point is located at the end of car park F that is closest to the hospital main entrance.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
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Paying
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- There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
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Access to the Hospital
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- 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 clearly signposted.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 73m (239ft) from the Level 6 Zone A - Main Entrance.
- There are 2 dementia friendly spaces within the car park.
- The drop-off waiting time is limited to 30 minutes.
- There are weather-protection shelters by the drop-off points.
- This car park is the taxi drop off point for the main entrance.
- Please note, due to ongoing building works at the hospital, this may affect parking and drop-off points.
Outside Access (Level 6 Zone A - Main Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the main hospital building.
- There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 103cm (3ft 4in).
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 86cm (2ft 9in) .
- 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 147cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 157cm.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located leading up to the entrance, as well as in between the first and second set of doors.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
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Lift Details
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- There is a taxi pick up point at this entrance.
- This entrance is open between the hours of 06:00 and 21:00.
- After these hours, a security guard lets people in and out.
- This entrance gives access to Level 6 Zone A of the main hospital building.
- Please note, due to ongoing building works at the hospital, this may affect parking and drop-off points near this entrance.
Entrance (Terence Lewis Building Entrance - Torcross and Torrington Ward)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located on Level 6 of Zone C.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- 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.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 156cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
Ward (Torrington Ward)
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Ward Information
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- This is a/an CICU ward.
- This is a shared ward.
- There is/are 2 bay(s) available.
- There is/are 2 side room(s) available.
- There is/are 12 bed(s) on this ward in total.
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Ward Access
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- There is a/are door(s) leading into the ward.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in).
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 145cm (4ft 9in).
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 145cm (4ft 9in).
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The height of the door release button is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is level access throughout the ward.
- Staff can provide assistance with using any manual doors within the ward.
- There is clear signage on the ward.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is some flooring on the ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Reception/Nurses' Station
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- The height of the Nurses' Station desk is 76cm.
- There is not a hearing assistance system available at the desk.
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Relatives' Room
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- There is a relatives' room for the ward.
- The width of the door opening into the relatives' room is over 75cm.
- There is not a clear turning space in the relatives' room.
- There is a/are chair(s) with armrests available within the relatives' room.
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Example Side Room
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- The side room surveyed does not have a ceiling track hoist.
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Ward Features and Patient Facilities
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- A hearing assistance system is not available on the ward.
- The ward does not play background music.
- There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
- A mobile hoist is available on the ward.
- There are not washroom facilities for patients on the ward.
- There are not toilet facilities for patients on the ward.
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Visitor Facilities
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- There are no accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
- Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located on the main hospital corridor.
- There are no standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
- Standard toilet facilities for visitors are located on the main hospital corridor.
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Visiting Times
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- There are no set visiting times, please contact the ward in advance.
Waiting Room / Area (Torrington Ward)
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is approximately 2m from the Torrington Ward entrance.
- There is level access into the waiting room / area.
- There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is not a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- All chairs have armrests.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 35cm.
- The tables do not contrast visually with the floor.
- There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The manoeuvring space is obstructed by seating.
- Announcements are in person.
- The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
- There is not a television.
- Vending machines are not available.
- A water dispenser is not available.
- There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are good.
Day Room / Lounge Area (Quiet Room)
- There is a day room/lounge area.
- The day room/lounge area is approximately 11m from the Torrington Ward entrance.
- There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
- The day room/lounge area is always open.
- There is a/are door(s) into the day room/lounge area.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The type of flooring is carpet.
- There is a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There are seats with armrests on both sides.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 42cm (1ft 5in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- There is not a television.
- There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are low to moderate.