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Getting To (Critical Care Department)

• The most accessible route from the Vickers Courtyard Car Park has a slight ramp or slope.
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• Access to the Critical Care Department is via the Vickers Corridor - Entrance 22.
• There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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• The Critical Care Department is located to the left as you enter the building via Vickers Corridor Entrance 22.
• The Critical Care Department is approximately 6m from the Vickers Corridor Entrance 22.
• Enter the hospital via the Vickers Corridor Entrance 22 and the entrance to the Critical Care Department will be located on the left.
  Once you enter the department, the reception is straight ahead.
  Access to the ward on D floor is through the double doors to the left of the reception desk.
  Access to the ward on E floor is through the single door to the right of the reception desk, followed by either the lift or stairs and then the double doors on E floor.
• 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 (Vickers Courtyard)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on the south-west side of the hospital site.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 219cm (width) x 464cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 128cm.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The nearest designated bay is 11m from Vickers Corridor Critical Care Department - Entrance 22.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
  • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for 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 in car park J.
  • There is a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (185cm x 210cm).
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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance (Vickers Corridor Critical Care Department - Entrance 22)

• This entrance is located on the west side of the hospital site.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• 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 ramp at the entrance.
• The ramp has a steep gradient.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 170cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Entrance (Critical Care Department)

• This entrance is located immediately on the left after entering the Vickers Link entrance 22.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is an intercom at a height of 123cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 115cm.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 158cm.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 112cm.
• There is a second set of double manual doors .
• The second set of doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 162cm.
• The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception (Critical Care Department)

• The reception is located ahead as you enter the Critical Care department.
• The distance from Critical Care department entrance is 5m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 76cm.
• The reception 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.
• 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: benches.
• The seating is fixed.

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Entrance (To Floor D Ward Area)

• This entrance is located on the left after entering the Critical Care Reception area.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is an intercom at a height of 122cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 114cm.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 162cm.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 111cm.

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Entrance (To Lift and Stairs)

• This entrance is located to the right of the reception desk.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is an intercom at a height of 119cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 113cm.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 84cm.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 110cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Lift (Critical Care Department)

• The lift surveyed is located after passing through the door to the right of reception.
• The distance from Critical Care department entrance is 12m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
• Floors D and E 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.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 180cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 175cm (width) x 276cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile 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 visual floor indicator.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (Critical Care Unit)

• The stairs surveyed are located next to the lift.
• There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
• Floors D and E 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 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Entrance (To Floor E Ward Area)

• This entrance is located on floor E after exiting the lift.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is an intercom at a height of 125cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 114cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Ward (Critical Care Department)

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• Ward Information View
  • This is a critical care ward across two floors.
  • This is a shared ward.
  • There are 4 bays available.
  • There are 10 side rooms available.
  • There are 20+ beds in total on the ward.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Reception / Nurses' Station View
  • The height of the desk is 76cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The desk has windows.
  • There is a similar nurse's station on the floor E level of this department.
• Facilities and Services View
  • Seating available on the ward includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
  • The following facilities are available for patients: washrooms.
  • The following facilities are available for visitors: a toilet with adaptations.
• Visiting Hours View
  • There are set visiting times for the ward.
  • Visiting times are 11:00 - 19:00.
  • The Critical Care departed is located on floor D and floor E comprising of an 18 bed ward on each floor.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Critical Care Department)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located in the reception area.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located on the corridors of the floor D and Floor E wards.

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Room (Quiet Room 1 - D Floor)

• The room is located opposite reception.
• The distance from the Critical Care department entrance is 6m.
• 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 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 low visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and armchairs.
• Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
• The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• 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.

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Standard Bedroom (Side Room 5 - D Floor)

• The bedroom surveyed is located on D floor opposite the Nurse's station.
• The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
• There is numbered signage on or near the door.
• The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 162cm.
• The bedroom has a single bed.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
• The flooring is shiny.
• The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests and a height adjustable bed.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• There is a wash basin in the bedroom.

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Entrance (To Critical Care - E Floor)

• This entrance is located on the left as you exit the lift.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 84cm.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Standard Bedroom (Side Room 12 - E Floor)

• The bedroom surveyed is located on the left after entering the E floor ward area.
• The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
• 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 162cm.
• The bedroom has a single bed.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
• The following is available in this bedroom: a flashing fire alarm, a height adjustable bed and a mixture of chairs with and without armrests.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• There is a wash basin in this room.

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Bathroom with Adaptations (Patients Bathroom - D Floor)

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• Location and Access View
  • The bathroom surveyed is located along the main ward corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • 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 86cm.
  • The door has a lever 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 bathroom are 334cm (width) x 291cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 105cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown rails have 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 92cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 78cm 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 low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 133cm 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 142cm 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 full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The bathroom has a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 153cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The bathroom has a wheel-in shower.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is a shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 52cm from the floor.
  • There is a grab rail for the shower.
  • The shower grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.

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Bathroom with Adaptations (Patients Bathroom - E Floor)

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• Location and Access View
  • The bathroom surveyed is located on the right just after entering the ward.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • There is pictorial and 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 87cm.
  • The door has a lever 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 bathroom are 313cm (width) x 293cm (depth) and there is 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 111cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown rails have 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 103cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 79cm 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 low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 131cm 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 142cm 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 full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The bathroom has a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 152cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The bathroom has a wheel-in shower.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is a shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 54cm from the floor.
  • There is a grab rail for the shower.
  • The shower grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Reception - Right Hand Transfer - D Floor)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located in the reception area.
  • The distance from the critical care department entrance is 4m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is written text 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 179cm (width) x 245cm (depth) and there is 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 111cm (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 medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 98cm 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 low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 118cm 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 125cm 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 full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a clinical waste bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 150cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Wheelchair Stations

• If you have mobility issues and need help getting around the site, you can access a hospital wheelchair from one of the wheelchair stations, located at main entrances.
• You may need a £1 coin or trolley token to access a chair.
• If you have any issues, please speak to a volunteer, receptionist or porter who will be able to assist.
• Locations can be found here.