Access Guide
Outside Access (Elgar Unit - Main Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Elgar Unit.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There are bollards outside this entrance.
- The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 236cm.
- The bollard(s) has/have a good colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
- 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 123cm (4ft).
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The height of the door release button is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 152cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The width of the door opening is 76cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Elgar Unit, Wulstan Unit and Child and Family Services are located on Newtown Road within the Worcestershire Royal Hospital and can be accessed by the M5.
- Elgar Unit has a car park for staff and visitors with 1 Blue Badge bays. The Wulstan Unit and Child and Family Services has its own car park with 2 Blue Badge bays.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stop is located on Newtown Road with routes 38, 350, 356 and X38 operating here.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Worcester Shrub Hill which is approximately 2.1 miles away.
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Useful Links
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- Please see the links below for the bus providers near Elgar Unit and Wulstan Unit.
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- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please see the links below for the train providers for Worcester Shrub Hill.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request, large print on request, Makaton on request and different languages on request.
- There is a wheelchair to borrow to use around the building.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
- There is a/are hearing assistance system(s) available.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 07/02/2023.
- The hearing loop was not working at the time of testing.
- Home visits services are not available.
- There is free patient Wi-Fi access at this venue.
Parking
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Parking
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- The venue does have a dedicated car park.
- The car park is located at the front of the Main Entrance.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park does have a barrier control system.
- Controls at the barrier are not within the range of 100cm to 110cm.
- The barrier controls/touchscreen can be reached from the car.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
- There is/are 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 220cm x 460cm (7ft 3in x 15ft 1in).
- There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There are additional car parks for staff and visitors.
- There is the main hospital car park.
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Access from the Car Park
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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 entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
- The surface on the approach to the entrance is paving slabs.
- There is no tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
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Comments
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- There were no payment sign or payment meters at the time of survey.
Bus Stop(s) and Drop-off Point(s)
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Bus Stop(s)
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- There is not an onsite bus stop.
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Drop-off Point(s)
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- There is not a/are not clearly marked onsite drop-off point(s).
Getting To (Elgar Unit - Hadley Unit)
- Elgar Unit - Hadley Unit is/are located on the ground floor of the Elgar Unit.
- Access to Elgar Unit - Hadley Unit is via the Main Entrance.
- Enter via the Elgar Unit Main Entrance and bear right. Continue up the steep ramp/slope to the end of the corridor, Follow the corridor to the end and the Elgar Unit - Hadley Unit is located on the left.
- There is ramped/sloped access to Elgar Unit - Hadley Unit .
- Elgar Unit - Hadley Unit is approximately 36m from the Main Entrance.
- There is a/are manual, heavy, double door(s) between the Main Entrance and the department/service.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
Ward (Elgar Unit - Hadley Unit)
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Ward Information
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- This is a/an Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit ward.
- This is a shared ward.
- There is/are 0 bay(s) available.
- There is/are 9 side room(s) available.
- There is/are 9 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) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).
- 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.
- There is flooring on the ward which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Ward Features and Patient Facilities
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- A hearing assistance system can be brought in from another department/ward.
- The ward does play background music.
- There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
- A mobile hoist is not available 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 just outside Occupational Therapy.
- There are no standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
- Standard toilet facilities for visitors are located just outside Athelon Ward.
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Visiting Times
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- Visiting times vary, please contact the ward in advance.
Waiting Room / Area
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is approximately 4m from the 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 carpet.
- 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.
- 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 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 medium.
Related Access Guides
- To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- Elgar Unit link (new tab) - click here.