Access Guide
Getting To (Ward 3A)
- Ward 3A is/are located on level 3 of the Inpatient Ward Block.
- There is step free access, via lift, to Ward 3A.
- Ward 3A is approximately 5m from the Inpatient Ward Block Wards A and B Lifts.
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- Access to Ward 3A is via the Critical Care Complex and Acute Services Block entrance.
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- The route from the multi-storey car park has a sloped path before crossing a service road.
After the crossing there are several bollards on the pathway that leads to Critical Care Complex and Acute Services Block entrance.
There is a drop-off point by the crossing. - After entering the hospital via the Critical Care Complex and Acute Services Block entrance, turn right.
Follow the corridor, entering the Acute Services Block, and then turn right.
Continue ahead, following the corridor as it turns to the right.
At the end of the corridor, the Inpatient Ward Block Wards A and B Lifts are on the right.
Take a lift to level 3.
Exit the lifts and turn left. The entrance to Ward 3A is on the left. - View information about the lift (opens new tab)
- The following toilet facilities are available along the route; accessible toilet (with right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
Ward (Ward 3A)
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Ward Information
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- This is a/an respiratory ward.
- This is a shared ward.
- There is/are 0 bay(s) available.
- There is/are 24 side room(s) available.
- There is/are 24 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) automatically.
- The automatic door(s) is/are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 169cm (5ft 7in).
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 103cm (3ft 5in).
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 107cm (3ft 6in).
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 97cm (3ft 2in).
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The height of the door release button is 94cm (3ft 1in).
- There is level access throughout the ward.
- There is clear signage on the ward.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is flooring on the ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Reception/Nurses' Station
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- The height of the ward reception desk is 110cm.
- There is a lowered section.
- The height of the lowered section of the desk is 73cm.
- There is a hearing assistance system available at the desk.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 08/11/2023.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
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Relatives' Room
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- There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
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Ward Features and Patient Facilities
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- 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 washroom facilities for patients on the ward.
- There are 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 in the level 3 foyer.
- There are no standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
- Standard toilet facilities for visitors are located in the level 3 foyer.
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Visiting Times
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- There are set visiting times for the ward.
- Visiting times are 11:00 to 21:00.
- The visiting times are the same for each day.