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Integrated Nutrition and Communication

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

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Getting To (Integrated Nutrition and Communication)

  • The most accessible route from Car Park C has a slight ramp or slope, a dropped kerb with tactile paving, bollards and a pedestrian crossing.
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  • Access to the Integrated Nutrition and Communication department is via the Day Treatment Centre main entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • The Integrated Nutrition and Communication department is located on the ground floor of the Day Treatment Centre.
  • The Integrated Nutrition and Communication department is approximately 45m from the Integrated Nutrition and Communication department.
  • Enter via the Day Treatment Centre main entrance and turn left, then turn right into the next corridor.
  • Continue to the end of the corridor and turn right.
  • The entrance to the Integrated Nutrition and Communication department is on the left.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring along the route is shiny.
  • There are resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer) and a toilet with adaptations (with right hand transfer).
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  • On arrival at the Integrated Nutrition and Communication department, either knock on the door or call the Nutrition Secretaries on the number on the door to the department.

Parking (Car Park C - Blue Badge Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the north of the hospital, next to Car Park B.
    • 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 230cm (width) x 495cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 30m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • 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.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Day Treatment Centre Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Day Treatment Centre, opposite car park C.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • 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.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 118cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 98cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The second set of doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 95cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Department / Service (Integrated Nutrition and Communication)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Integrated Nutrition and Communication department is located on the ground floor of the Day Treatment Centre.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 142cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations is located in the Day Treatment Centre.

Seating Area (Waiting Area)

  • Location and Access View
    • The wating area is located outside the Integrated Nutrition and Communication Team Room 2.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Consultation / Medical Room (Integrated Nutrition and Communication Team Room 2)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Integrated Nutrition and Communication Team Room 2.
  • The room is located on the ground floor of the Day Treatment Centre.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 141cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • 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 low visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 185cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: height adjustable tables and desks.
  • Some furniture is fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.