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Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

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

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Getting To (The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)

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

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the south 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 have faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 430cm (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 100m from the Green Street - east 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
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located at the 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 not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Sharoe Green Unit Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Sharoe Green Unit.
  • 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 a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 139cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 141cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 161cm.
  • 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 179cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift (Lift 1)

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead from the Sharoe Green Unit entrance to the left of the reception.
  • The distance from the Sharoe Green Unit entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • The ground floor, first floor and second 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 a low visual contrast.
  • None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 130cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 161cm (width) x 240cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low visual contrast.
  • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: 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.

Department / Service (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit )

  • Location and Access View
    • The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is located on the second floor of the Sharoe Green unit.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is an intercom at a height of 135cm.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 107cm.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 168cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open, narrow walkways and narrow openings.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 6 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located to the left from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit entrance.
    • The transfer space varies between left and no transfer space in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located to the left from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit entrance, within the toilet with adaptions.

Room (Visitors Waiting Room)

  • The room is located to the right from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit entrance.
  • The distance from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit entrance is 1m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • 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 high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 73cm.
  • 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.
  • Seating available in the room includes: armchairs and benches.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Kitchen (Kitchen and Sitting Area)

  • The kitchen is located to the left from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit entrance.
  • 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 73cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 94cm from the floor.
  • 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, a kettle and a toaster.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: coffee tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Consultation / Medical Room (Single Room)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Single Room.
  • The room is located on the right at the rear of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 124cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • 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.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and armchairs.
  • 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.

Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room (Breast Feed)

  • The room surveyed is located on the left at the rear of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
  • The distance from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit entrance is 27m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors, narrow walkways and narrow openings.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wash basin, a paper towel dispenser, an emergency alarm and a coat hook in the room.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
  • The room has a clinical waste bin.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and stools.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • 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 to the left from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit entrance.
    • The distance from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit entrance is 15m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens both ways and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 153cm (width) x 171cm (depth) and there is not 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 88cm (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 high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 46cm 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 95cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 77cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 123cm 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 a mirror.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin, a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 153cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 106cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.