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Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5PD

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Outside Access (Physiotherapy/Out of Hours Entrance - 5)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located in the parking area outside the South Wards Entrance.
    • 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.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is an intercom but it is not at a convenient height for wheelchair users to gain access.
    • There is a hand sanitiser at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 106cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 110cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

Changing Places

  • Location and Access View
    • The facility is located in the Physiotherapy Department.
    • The facility is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Physiotherapy/Out of Hours Entrance.
    • There is level access into the facility.
    • The facility surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
    • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
    • The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
    • You do not need a key for the facility.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a lever twist.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The width of the door is 95cm (3ft 1in).
    • The dimensions of the facility are 460cm x 330cm.
    • There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
    • The facility has a non-slip floor.
    • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • Toilet Details View
    • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
    • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 93cm (3ft 1in).
    • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 300cm (9ft 10in).
    • Drop down rails are provided.
    • As you face the toilet the drop down rail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
    • As you face the toilet there vertical grab rails on both sides .
    • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is high.
    • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
    • There is a spatula flush.
    • There is not a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
    • There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
    • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
    • The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
    • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
    • The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
  • Shower Details View
    • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
    • The shower head is height adjustable.
    • There is no seat for the shower.
    • There is a vertical grab rail.
    • The visual contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is low.
  • Other Facilities View
    • A privacy screen is available.
    • The type of wash basin is adjustable.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
    • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
    • The visual contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall is high.
    • There is not a soap dispenser.
    • Wide tear off paper roll is available.
    • The wide paper roll dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is a/are general domestic waste, sanitary and clinical waste disposal units.
    • There is an emergency alarm for the facility.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
    • There is a coat hook.
    • The lighting levels are good.

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