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Getting To The Hospital

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• By Road View
  • Ipswich Hospital is located to the east of Ipswich town centre. It is within easy access of the A12 and A14. Access to the hospital is from Heath Road (A1198).
  • There are many onsite car parks at the front of the site and parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• By Bus View
  • There are regular buses that serve the hospital. There are bus stops in both directions on Heath Road, within 150m of the hospital site.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station to the hospital is Derby Road which is approximately 2.4 km away.
• Useful Links View
  • National Rail Enquiries.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Travelling in Suffolk and East Anglia.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
• The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is located in the South Zone.
• The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 01473 704 781.
• The email address for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is [email protected].
• There are volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
• Volunteers can be found throughout the hospital.
• Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: large print on request and different languages on request.
• There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs.
• There is a Changing Places facility at this hospital which is located on the ground floor of the Central Zone.
• To view the Changing Places Accessibility Guide please click here.

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Other Floors (Chest Physiotherapy Entrance)

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels are varied.

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Lift (Chest Physiotherapy Entrance)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the Chest Physiotherapy corridor.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Chest Physiotherapy entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is good.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is fair.
• The clear door width is 130cm.
• The dimensions of the lift are 160cm x 280cm.
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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Entrance (Needham Ward and Martlesham Ward Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor in the South Zone of the hospital.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is no hand sanitiser at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 172cm.

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Waiting Room / Area (Needham Ward and Martlesham Ward Patient and Visitor Lounge and Waiting Room)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 6m from the Needham Ward and Martlesham Ward entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is a/are door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
• The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are in person.
• The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
• There is a television.
• Subtitles are available.
• 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 medium.

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Reception (Martlesham Ward)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the right on entering the Martlesham Ward.
  • The reception point is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Martlesham Ward entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are not windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm) .
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Opening Times (Visiting Hours)

• Monday 11:00 - 20:00.
• Tuesday 11:00 - 20:00.
• Wednesday 11:00 - 20:00.
• Thursday 11:00 - 20:00.
• Friday 11:00 - 20:00.
• Saturday 11:00 - 20:00.
• Sunday 11:00 - 20:00.

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Ward (Martlesham Ward)

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• Ward Information View
  • This is a/an orthopaedic ward.
  • This is a shared ward.
  • There is/are 4 bay(s) available.
  • There is/are 4 side room(s) available.
  • There is/are 28 bed(s) on this ward in total.
• Ward Access View
  • 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) is/are permanently held open.
  • There is not an intercom/bell at/near this ward entrance which is in a suitable position for people who require access or assistance (between 95cm - 105cm).
  • The hand sanitiser is in a suitable position for wheelchair users.
  • The width of the door opening is 172cm (5ft 8in).
  • There is level access throughout the ward.
  • There is no 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.
• Reception/Nurses' Station View
  • The height of the ward reception desk is 100cm.
  • There is not a lowered section.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available at the desk.
• Relatives' Room View
  • There is a relatives' room for the ward.
  • The width of the door opening into the relatives' room is over 75cm.
  • There is a clear turning space in the relatives' room.
  • There is a/are chair(s) with armrests available within the relatives' room.
• Ward Features and Patient Facilities View
  • 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.
• Visitor Facilities View
  • There are no accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
  • Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located on the first floor of the South Zone next to the South Therapy Clinics waiting area.
  • There are standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.

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Washroom (Wheel in Shower)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
  • There is/are also 1 washroom(s) which has/have a shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • The washroom surveyed is located on the main ward corridor.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
  • This washroom is interchangeable between male and female.
  • There is pictorial and written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
  • The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards and outwards.
  • The door(s) is/are locked by a locking handle.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 178cm x 238cm (5ft 10in x 7ft 10in).
  • The washroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s) 153cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 83cm.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
  • The tap type is lever. It is not a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 129cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 130cm.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 52cm (1ft 8in).
  • The cistern is close coupled and can act as a back rest.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 100cm.
  • There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The shower control type is twist/turn.
  • A shower chair is available.
  • There are wall-mounted grab rails available.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is poor.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is fair.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There is a dropdown rail on the right as you face the toilet.

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Washroom (Shower Room)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
  • There is/are also 1 washroom(s) which has/have a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • The washroom surveyed is located on the main ward corridor.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
  • This washroom is interchangeable between male and female.
  • There is pictorial and written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
  • The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards and outwards.
  • The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 179cm x 165cm (5ft 10in x 5ft 5in).
  • The washroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s) 152cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 83cm.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
  • The tap type is twist/turn. It is not a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 122cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 124cm.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 52cm (1ft 8in).
  • The cistern is close coupled and can act as a back rest.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the toilet.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm.
  • There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • There is not a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The shower control type is lever.
  • A shower chair is available.
  • There are wall-mounted grab rails available.
  • The shower cubicle is accessed via a deep step.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is fair.
  • The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is fair.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Patient Toilets)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located throughout the ward.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Visitors Toilet)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located to the left of the Needham Ward and Martlesham Ward entrance.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Needham Ward and Martlesham Ward entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Central Zone link (new tab) - click here.
• Hospital Parking link (new tab) - click here.
• South Zone link (new tab) - click here.
• Needham Ward link (new tab) - click here.