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Parking (Car Park G)

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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 9 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 228cm (width) x 468cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 129cm.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The nearest designated bay is 45m from the Maternity Zone - Entrance 7.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy 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 on the left side of the car park.
  • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located on the left side of the car park.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

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Getting To (Rushmere Medical Day Unit)

• The Rushmere Medical Day Unit is/are located on the first floor of the Central Zone Maternity Block.
• Access to the Rushmere Medical Day Unit is via the Maternity entrance.
• Enter via the Maternity entrance and proceed past the Maternity reception and through the double doors into the lift lobby. Take the lift to the first floor and on exiting the Rushmere Medical Day Unit is located on the left.
• There is step free access, via lift, to the Rushmere Medical Day Unit.
• The Rushmere Medical Day Unit is approximately 6m from the lift.
• There is a/are manual, heavy, double door(s) between the Maternity 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.

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Entrance (Maternity Zone - Entrance 8)

• This entrance is located at the centre of the front of the hospital building.
• 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 151cm.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 117cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 168cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• 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 173cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 125cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.
• This entrance brings you into the ground floor of the Maternity Zone.

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Lift (Maternity Zone Lifts)

• The lift surveyed is located ahead as you enter the hospital via Maternity Zone - Entrance 7.
• The distance from the Maternity Zone - Entrance 7 is 30m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• The ground, first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth 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, Braille markings and a medium visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 116cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 151cm (width) x 232cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a medium visual contrast.
• The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 20:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 20:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 20:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 20:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 16:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Entrance (Rushmere Medical Day Unit)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the Central Zone Maternity Block.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • 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.
  • There is a door release button but it is not at a convenient height for wheelchair users to exit.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 154cm.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the left on entering the Rushmere Medical Day Unit.
  • The reception point is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Rushmere Medical Day Unit entrance.
  • Clear signage for the reception area/desk is visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are not windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm) .
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access once inside.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played at the reception desk at a low level.
• Wayfinding signage is available.
• 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.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Infusion Room)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Infusion Room.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The 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 133cm (4ft 4in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• A hoist is available.
• The hoist is electric.
• A sling is available.
• The sling is attached by hook and loop.
• There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is/are adjustable.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Recovery Room)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Recovery Room.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The 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 135cm (4ft 5in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• A hoist is available.
• The hoist is electric.
• A sling is available.
• The sling is attached by hook and loop.
• There is not sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Side Room 1)

• There is / are 3 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Side Room 1.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width with an open extension leaf.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 104cm (3ft 5in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• A hoist is available.
• The hoist is electric.
• A sling is available.
• The sling is attached by hook and loop.
• There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• The nearest accessible toilet is located in the main Outpatients entrance area.

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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 on the main Rushmere Medical Day Unit corridor.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Rushmere Medical Day Unit 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 medium.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Patient Only)

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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 at the end of the main Rushmere Medical Day Unit corridor.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the Rushmere Medical Day Unit 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 medium.

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Related Access Guides (Ipswich Hospital)

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
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