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Roker

Monkwearmouth Hospital, Newcastle Road, Sunderland, SR5 1NB

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Overview (Monkwearmouth Hospital)

  • About View
    • This is a mental health and disability care hospital.
    • Services available in the venue include: adult services, learning disability services, older people’s continuing care services and adult rehabilitation services.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
    • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
    • There is a drop-off point.
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
    • Documents are available in the following formats: Braille (on request), large print (on request), Makaton (on request), different languages (on request), voice recognition CD (on request) and audio (on request).
    • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.

Getting To (Roker Ward)

  • The most accessible route from the car park has step-free level access, a very easy slope and a dropped kerb with tactile paving.
  • Access to Roker is via the Roker and Mowbray entrance.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • Roker is located to the left from the Roker and Mowbray entrance.
  • Roker is approximately 8m from the Roker and Mowbray entrance.
  • Enter via the Roker and Mowbray entrance. turn leftt and continue on the corridor.
    The entrance to Roker is on the right.".
  • 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.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer).

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the Roker and Mowbray building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 35m from Roker and Mowbray entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located outside building 09 and building 07.
    • 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).
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 235cm (width) x 475cm (depth).
    • The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points require an app or tap and pay (contactless payment).
    • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located in front of the Roker and Mowbray building.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.

Entrance (Roker and Mowbray)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Roker and Mowbray building.
  • 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 116cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.
  • The intercom is in the passage between the first and second set of doors.
  • There is a second single automatic door.
  • The second door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • The second door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 98cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Seating Area (Lobby Area)

  • The seating area is located ahead from the Roker and Mowbray entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access.
  • 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and armchairs.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There are vending machines for snacks and drinks.
    The controls and dispensers are between 48cm and 170cm high.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left from the Roker and Mowbray entrance.
    • The distance from the Roker and Mowbray entrance is 7m.
    • 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 dementia friendly signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • 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 145cm (width) x 220cm (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 79cm (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 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.
    • 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 85cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm 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 110cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 112cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a push button emergency alarm.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Ward (Roker)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is an inpatient dementia ward.
    • This is a male only ward.
    • There are 14 side rooms available.
    • There are 14 beds in total on the ward.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this ward.
    • There is an intercom at a height of 116cm.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.