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Getting To (Ward 3 - Day Surgery Unit)

• The most accessible route from car park 2 has a slight ramp or slope and a dropped kerb with tactile paving.
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• Access to Ward 3 - Day Surgery Unit is via the entrance (Entrance 1).
• There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
• Ward 3 - Day Surgery Unit is located on the second floor in the Yellow Zone, to the right from the lift.
• Ward 3 – Day Surgery Unit is approximately 5m from the Yellow Zone lift.
• Enter via Entrance 1 and turn left onto the main corridor.
• Continue ahead and turn right down the corridor towards the Yellow and Green Zones.
• Follow the corridor to the end and turn left.
• Follow the corridor to the end and turn right.
• Continue down the corridor and the Yellow Zone lifts are on the right.
• Take a lift to the second floor
• Exit the lift and turn right.
• The entrance to Ward 3 – Day Surgery Unit is ahead.
• Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and doors permanently held open.
• Some flooring along the route is shiny and patterned.
• There are resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
• The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a toilet with adaptations (with right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Car Park 2)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the left from the Lake Street vehicle entrance to Leigh Infirmary.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 9 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 225cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The nearest designated bay is 70m from Entrance 1.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Payment machines are located throughout the car park and close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
  • Payment machines are located at the rear of the car park in front.
  • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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  • Blue Badges must be scanned at the payment terminal to claim free parking.
  • Parking can be paid for via the JustPark APP.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located ahead from the Lake Street vehicle entrance to Leigh Infirmary.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

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Entrance (Entrance 1)

• This entrance is located at the front of Leigh Infirmary.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 133cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 137cm.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The second set of doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 128cm.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
• This entrance gives access to the ground floor.

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Lift (Yellow Zone)

• The lift surveyed is located in the Yellow Zone before the entrance to Pre-Op Assessment.
• The distance from Entrance 1 is 85m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• The ground floor, first floor and second floor are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 131cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 169cm (width) x 261cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a seat.
• The lift seat is 55cm from the floor.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

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Entrance (Yellow Zone entrance)

• This entrance is located on the ground floor to the left rear of the Leigh Infirmary.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 123cm.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 137cm.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.

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Ward (Ward 3 - Day Surgery Unit)

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• Ward Information View
  • This is a shared ward.
  • There are 4 bays available.
  • There are 3 side rooms available.
  • There are 19 beds in total on the ward.
  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• Location and Access View
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this ward.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 125cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 121cm.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 162cm.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 116cm.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
  • The 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 not provided.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Reception / Nurses' Station View
  • The height of the desk is 110cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Facilities and Services View
  • Seating available on the ward includes: chairs with armrests.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
  • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations, standard toilets and a washroom.
  • The following facilities are available for visitors: a toilet with adaptations.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Ward 3 - Day Surgery Unit - Patients)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located opposite the bays and next to the side rooms.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The washroom facilities which have adaptations are located opposite the bays.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Ward 3 - Day Surgery Unit Ward 3 - Visitors)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located on the left after the Ward 3 entrance.

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Reception (Day Surgery and Pre-Op Assessment Reception)

• The reception is located ahead from the Pre-Op Assessment entrance.
• The distance from the Pre-Op Assessment entrance is 7m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 80cm.
• The reception has glazed screens.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Seating Area (Waiting Room)

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• Location and Access View
  • The waiting room is on the right after the Ward 3 – Day Surgery Unit entrance.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • The width of the opening is 106cm.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Standard Bedroom (SW 2)

• The bedroom surveyed is located on the left hand side of the Day Surgery Unit.
• The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
• There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
• The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 86cm.
• The bedroom has a single bed.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
• The flooring is shiny.
• The following is available in this bedroom: a chair with armrests and a height adjustable bed.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Clinical Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Clinical Room.
• The room is located on the left after the Ward 3 – Day Surgery Unit entrance.
• 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.
• There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 85cm.
• 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.
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without 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.

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Seating Area (Patient Day Room)

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• Location and Access View
  • ahead from the Ward 3 – Day Surgery Unit entrance.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 154cm.
• 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.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Bathroom with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The bathroom surveyed is located opposite the bays.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens both ways and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 132cm (width) x 199cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 60cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 40cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high 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 95cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 81cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • 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 118cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 115cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The bathroom has a sanitary bin, a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The bathroom has a step-free shower.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails for the shower.
  • The shower grab rails have a low visual contrast.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Visitor Toilet - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located ahead from the Ward 3 - Day Surgery Unit entrance, on the left side of the corridor.
  • The distance from Ward 3 – Day Surgery Unit entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens both ways and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 130cm (width) x 200cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 65cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 41cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high 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 91cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 79cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • 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 120cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 123cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.