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Fairfield Centre - The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service

The Carleton Clinic, Cumwhinton Drive, Carlisle, CA1 3SX

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Getting To (The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service)

  • The most accessible route from the Fairfield Centre car park has step-free level access.
  • Access to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service is via the Fairfield Centre entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service is located to the left from the Fairfield Centre entrance.
  • The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service is approximately 5m from the Fairfield Centre entrance.
  • Enter via the Fairfield Centre entrance and turn left.
  • The entrance to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service is located ahead.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • Some flooring along the route is shiny.
  • There are not resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
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Parking (Fairfield Centre)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the Fairfield Centre.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bay has faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 250cm (width) x 475cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 185cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 8m from the Fairfield Centre entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Fairfield Centre)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Fairfield Centre.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 2 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 127cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 114cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 105cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second single automatic door.
  • The second door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 105cm.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 116cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Fairfield Centre - The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service)

  • The reception is located to the right from the Fairfield Centre entrance.
  • The distance from the Fairfield Centre entrance is 4m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 75cm.
  • The reception has windows and glazed screens.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • 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: tables and coffee tables.

Department / Service (The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service is located to the left from the Fairfield Centre entrance.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 128cm.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.
    • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 117cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 8 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations and a standard toilet.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Fairfield Centre)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the left from the Fairfield Centre entrance.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the left from the Fairfield Centre entrance.

Consultation / Medical Room (01)

  • There are 6 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; 01.
  • The room is located at the end of the corridor after the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is 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 opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • 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.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and armchairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
  • 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.

Consultation / Medical Room (03)

  • There are 6 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; 03.
  • The room is located towards the end of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is 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 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 walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and stools.
  • 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.

Consultation / Medical Room (07)

  • There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; 07.
  • The room is located on the right after the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 128cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is not 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 medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and stools.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • 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.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left from the Fairfield Centre entrance.
    • The distance from the Fairfield Centre entrance is 3m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 154cm (width) x 196cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 97cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
    • 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 right as you face the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • 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 high 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 high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 84cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 113cm 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 117cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 143cm from the floor.
    • 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 waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.