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Dialysis Unit

Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9HT

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Getting To (Dialysis Unit)

Parking (Car Park B - Standard and Blue Badge Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located opposite the main entrance at the north of the hospital.
    • 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 are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 15m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope, uneven surfaces and bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
    • 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 not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the hospital opposite Sharoe Green Lane.
  • 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.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 115cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a medium 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 111cm.
  • The second set of doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Dialysis Unit)

  • The reception is located just before the entrance to the Dialysis Unit.
  • The distance from the Dialysis Unit entrance is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 115cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has windows.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Department / Service (Dialysis Unit)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Dialysis Unit is located on the ground floor at the end of Brown Street.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 148cm.
  • 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 background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 9 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, treatment tables/beds and coffee tables.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Dialysis Unit)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the right side of the corridor beyond the entrance into Dialysis.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.

Consultation / Medical Room (Bed Bay Area)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; the bed bay area.
  • The room is located at the end of the corridor as you turn right past the reception.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing at a fixed height.
  • 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 background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Consultation / Medical Room (Treatment Room 9)

  • There are 9 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Treatment Room 9.
  • The room is located on the right side of the Dialysis Unit.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • 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.
  • The treatment table is free standing at a fixed height.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Consultation / Medical Room (Theatre Recovery Room)

  • There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Theatre Recovery Room.
  • The room is located on the right side of the Dialysis Unit.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • 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 medium visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing at a fixed height.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: height adjustable tables and desks.
  • Some furniture is fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Consultation / Medical Room (Space 16)

  • There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Space 16.
  • The room is located within the bed bay.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door has an open extension leaf.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing at a fixed height.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the right side of the corridor beyond the entrance into Dialysis.
    • The distance from the Dialysis Unit entrance is 9m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a medium visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 174cm (width) x 182cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 104cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-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 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • 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 100cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 69cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 122cm 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 112cm 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 no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a clinical waste bin and a pedal bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.