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Parking (Gainsborough Wing Accessible Parking 1)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on the right side of the front of the hospital grounds.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 15+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 244cm (width) x 477cm (depth).
  • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
  • The width of the marked zone is 117cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 30m from the Gainsborough Wing entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep ramps or slopes, uneven surfaces and a pedestrian crossing.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Getting To (Hydrotherapy Pool)

• The Hydrotherapy Pool is/are located on the ground floor of the Gainsborough Wing.
• Access to the Hydrotherapy Pool is via the Gainsborough Wing entrance.
• Enter the Gainsborough Wing entance and turn right. Follow the corridor down and go through the first set of double doors. Immediately after going through these doors, go through the double doors located to the left and follow the corridor. Take a right turn and head through the double doors located directly ahead. The Hydrotherapy Pool entrance on located to the left.
• There is step free access to the Hydrotherapy Pool.
• The Hydrotherapy Pool is approximately 35m from the Gainsborough Wing entrance.
• There is a/are manual, heavy, double door(s) between the Gainsborough Wing entrance and the department/service.
• 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.

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Entrance (Gainsborough Wing Entrance)

• This entrance is located on the right side of the front of the hospital building.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There is an intercom at a height of 141cm.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 131cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 152cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 143cm.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The second set of doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 150cm.
• The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.
• This entrance brings you into the ground floor of the Gainsborough Wing.

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Opening Times (Hydrotherapy Pool)

• Monday 13:00 - 16:30.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 15:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 12:15.
• Thursday 13:30 - 15:30.
• Thursday 09:00 - 12:45.
• Friday 08:00 - 12:30.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Entrance (Hydrotherapy Pool Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the Gainsborough Wing.
  • 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm.

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Inside Access (Hydrotherapy Pool)

• There is level access once inside.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Wayfinding signage is available.
• Some pictorial signage is available.
• Dementia friendly signage is provided.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.
• 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.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Waiting Room / Area (Hydrotherapy Pool)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 3m from the Hydrotherapy Pool 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 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.
• All 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 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 bright.

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Swimming Pool

• The swimming pool ranges from 1.2m deep to 1.4m deep.
  
• There are 8 medium height steps leading into the pool with handrails on both sides.
  
• There is a hoist available at the side of the pool.
  
• The pool fits 6 to 8 people.
  
• The size of the pool is 400cm x 650cm.

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Standard Changing Room (Changing Room 1)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the left as you enter through the Hydrotherapy Pool entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Hydrotherapy Pool entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the swimming pool.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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Standard Changing Room (Changing Room 2)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the left of the Hydrotherapy corridor.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the Hydrotherapy Pool entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the swimming pool.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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Accessible Changing Room (Changing Room 3)

• There is a Changing Places facility available.
• There is an/are accessible changing room(s) available.
• The accessible changing room(s) surveyed is/are located opposite the swimming pool.
• The accessible changing room(s) is/are approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Hydrotherapy Pool entrance.
• The accessible changing room(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the swimming pool.
• There is level access to the accessible changing room(s).
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room(s) are 340cm x 350cm (11ft 2in x 11ft 6in).
• The fixtures/facilities available in the accessible changing room(s) include; a changing table/bench, a chair/stool, handrails, a dropdown rail and a wheel in shower.

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Washroom (Shower Cubicles)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower.
  • There is/are 2 washroom(s) of this type in the service.
  • The washroom surveyed is located just outside the accessible changing room (changing room 3).
  • The washroom surveyed is approximately 8m from the Hydrotherapy Pool entrance.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the service.
  • This washroom is shared.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the washroom door.
  • The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The door(s) is/are light to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 60cm (1ft 12in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 120cm x 190cm (3ft 11in x 6ft 3in).
  • 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 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.
• Shower Details View
  • The height of the shower head is 210cm (6ft 11in).
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head height is fixed.
  • The shower control type is push.
  • A shower chair is available.
  • There are wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is located off of the hydrotherapy corridor, just before changing room 2.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Hydrotherapy Pool entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 185cm x 240cm (6ft 1in x 7ft 10in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • The lateral transfer space was obstructed at the time of the survey.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary, clinical waste and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 80cm.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are available within this accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 98cm (3ft 3in).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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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 off the hydrotherapy corridor, just outside changing room 2.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Hydrotherapy Pool entrance.
  • 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 bright.

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Related Access Guides (Colchester General Hospital)

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Parking at Colchester General Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
• Entrances at Colchester General Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
• Toilets at Colchester General Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
• Getting To and Around at Colchester General Hospital link (new tab) - click here.