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Gordon Hesling Block

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

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Overview (Gordon Hesling Block)

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Gordon Hesling Block)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the right after entering the building from the Green Street - West entrance.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located along the corridor on levels 1 and 2.
    • The male step-free toilet facilities are located along the corridor on levels LG, G, 2 and 3.
    • The female step-free toilet facilities are located along the corridor on levels LG, 2 and 3.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located on level LG.

Parking (Car Park M - Staff Permit Holders)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located opposite the Gordon Hesling Block.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and loose chippings.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 115cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 88m from the Green Street - West entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep ramps or slopes and bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
    • There is also a road to cross via a pedestrian crossing.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff permit holders only.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Green Street - West)

  • This entrance is located on the west of the main hospital building.
  • The entrance area is not 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 145cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high 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 149cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Internal From Green Street)

  • This entrance is located at the far western end of Green Street in the main hospital building.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 139cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 169cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • This gives access to the Gordon Hesling Block from the main part of the hospital.

Entrance (Staff Corridors)

  • This entrance is located on the right after entering the building from the Green Street - West entrance.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 124cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 123cm.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 115cm.

Counter (IT Reception)

  • The counter is located on the ground floor, opposite the lift.
  • The distance from the staff corridors entrance is 6m.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 101cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has glazed screens.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Getting Around (Gordon Hesling Block)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: sofas.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Lift (Gordon Hesling Block)

  • The lift surveyed is located on the left as you enter the staff corridor area.
  • The distance from the staff corridor entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Levels LG, G, 1, 2 and 3 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 high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 138cm (width) x 148cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
  • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Stairs (Gordon Hesling Block)

  • The stairs surveyed are located on the right as you enter the staff corridors entrance.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • Levels LG, G, 1, 2 and 3 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Changing Area (Level LG - Male Change)

  • Changing Area View
    • The male changing area was surveyed.
    • The changing area is located on level LG.
    • The distance from the lift is 23m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing area has a lift and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 67cm.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • Facilities in this area include: toilets, showers and lockers.
    • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
    • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
    • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser, a wall mounted towel dispenser and a hand dryer available.
    • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is no shower seat.

Kitchen (Level 3)

  • The kitchen is located along the level 3 corridor.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 67cm.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 93cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The sink is 94cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a twist/turn tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a microwave and a kettle.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Entrance Area - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the right as you enter the building.
    • The distance from the Green Street - West entrance is 5m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 177cm (width) x 264cm (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.
    • The lateral transfer space is 98cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 88cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high 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 106cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 142cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.