Access Guide
Getting To (Orrell Ward)
- Orrell Ward is/are located on level 1, on the Entrance 2 corridor.
- There is ramped/sloped access to Orrell Ward.
- Orrell Ward is approximately 113m from the Entrance 2.
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- Access to orrell ward is via the Entrance 2.
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- There is a dropped kerb from the Blue Badge bays onto the main pavement leading to Entrance 2.
Follow the footpath and turn left before reaching the Urgent Treatment Centre.
There is a slight slope directly in front of Entrance 2, which is ahead. - Enter the hospital via Entrance 2 and proceed straight ahead down the corridor.
There is a slight slope at the end of the carpeted area of Entrance 2.
At the t-junction, turn left and continue along the corridor.
Orrell Ward is located ahead and on the right. - View information about accessible toilet facilities in public areas of the hospital (opens new tab).
- There are not resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not 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.
Entrance (Billinge Ward and Orrell Ward)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located one level 1, on the Entrance 2 corridor.
- 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.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 170cm (5ft 7in).
- 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) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 170cm.
Entrance (Orrell Ward)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located off the ward entrance corridor.
- 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 a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 132cm (4ft 4in).
- 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 but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
Ward (Orrell Ward)
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Ward Information
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- This is a/an surgical ward.
- This is a shared ward.
- There is/are 2 bay(s) available.
- There is/are 1 side room(s) available.
- There is/are 17 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) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 129cm (4ft 3in).
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 129cm (4ft 3in).
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 135cm (4ft 5in).
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The height of the door release button is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- There is level access throughout 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 moderate to good.
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Reception/Nurses' Station
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- The height of the Nurses' Station desk is 119cm.
- There is a lowered section.
- The height of the lowered section of the desk is 78cm.
- There is not a hearing assistance system available at the desk.
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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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- 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 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 to the right of Entrance 1.
- There are no standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
- Standard toilet facilities for visitors are located to the left of Entrance 1.
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Visiting Times
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- There are set visiting times for the ward.
- Visiting times are 14:00 to 15:00 and 19:00 to 20:00:.
- Protected meal times are between 11:30 and 12:00 and 17:00 and 18:00.
Washroom (Female Shower Room)
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Washroom Details
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- The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower.
- There is/are 2 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 ward corridor.
- There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
- This washroom is female.
- There is pictorial, written or text and dementia friendly signage on or near the washroom door.
- The washroom door(s) open(s) outwards.
- The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the washroom are 170cm x 222cm (5ft 7in x 7ft 3in).
- The washroom does 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 red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
- There is not a coat hook in the washroom.
- There is not a mirror.
- There is not a wash basin.
- There is not a soap dispenser.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- Disposal facilities are not available.
- The washroom has a non-slip floor.
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Shower Details
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The shower control type is twist/turn.
- There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
- The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There are wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 good.
- The colour contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is good.
- Lighting levels are good.
Washroom (Female Shower Room)
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Washroom Details
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- The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower and a wash basin.
- There is/are 2 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 ward corridor.
- There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
- This washroom is female.
- There is pictorial, written or text and dementia friendly signage on or near the washroom door.
- The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards.
- The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the washroom are 228cm x 284cm (7ft 6in x 9ft 4in).
- The washroom does 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 red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
- There is not a coat hook in the washroom.
- There is not a mirror.
- There is a wash basin.
- The height of the wash basin is 85cm.
- There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
- The tap type is lever. It is a mixer tap.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 130cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The height of the towel dispenser is 126cm.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- There is a/are general waste (with lid) disposal units.
- The washroom has a non-slip floor.
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Shower Details
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The shower control type is lever.
- There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
- The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There are wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 good.
- The colour contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is good.
- Lighting levels are good.
Washroom (Male - Toilet and Shower Room)
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Washroom Details
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- 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 2 washroom(s) which has/have a wheel in shower and a wash basin.
- The washroom surveyed is located within the male bay.
- There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
- This washroom is male.
- There is pictorial, written or text and dementia friendly signage on or near the washroom door.
- The washroom door(s) open(s) outwards.
- The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the washroom are 279cm x 250cm (9ft 2in x 8ft 2in).
- The washroom does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
- There is not a coat hook in the washroom.
- 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 72cm.
- As you face the wash basin the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- The tap type is lever. It is 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 135cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the towel dispenser is 133cm.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- There is a/are nappy/incontinence items bin and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
- The washroom has a non-slip floor.
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Toilet Details
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- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet has a wall which can act as a back rest.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 200cm.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- 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 shelf next to the toilet.
- There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
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Shower Details
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The shower control type is lever.
- There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
- The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There are wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 good.
- The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is good.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The colour contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is good.
- Lighting levels are good.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
- The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located on the ward corridor.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located on the ward corridor.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The toilet seats have a good colour contrast.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
- The colour contrast of the horizontal wall mounted grab rail(s) in the ambulant cubicle(s) is good.
- There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
- The colour contrast of the vertical wall mounted grab rails in the ambulant cubicle(s) is good.
- There is a/are dropdown rail(s) on the left as you face the ambulant toilet(s).
- The colour contrast of the dropdown rail(s) in the ambulant cubicle(s) is good.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 87cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above the wash basin and to the left.
- Lighting levels are good.