Access Guide
Getting To (Changing Places)
- The Changing Places is located on the ground floor of the Grosvenor Wing.
- The Changing Places is approximately 55m from the Grosvenor Wing main entrance.
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- Access to the Changing Places is via the Grosvenor Wing main entrance.
- On entering Grosvenor Wing continue straight ahead and the changing places is located on the right of the corridor.
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- There is step free access to the Changing Places.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Parking (Grosvenor Wing - Blue Badge Bays)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located off Perimeter Road.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 232cm (width) x 478cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 124cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 8m from the Grosvenor Wing entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located on Perimeter Road.
- There is no dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
- Pick up and drop off only applies between 6am to 8pm with 20 minutes maximum stay.
No parking between 8pm and 6am.
Entrance (Grosvenor Wing)
- This entrance is located at the front of the hospital, off Perimeter Road.
- 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 a very easy slope at the entrance.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 150cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- 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 170cm.
- The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Changing Places
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Location and Access
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- The facility is located straight ahead as you enter Grosvenor Wing, and then to the right.
- The facility is approximately 55m (60yd 5in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access into the facility.
- The facility surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
- The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- You do need a key for the facility.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from the security desk.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The width of the door is 106cm (3ft 6in).
- The dimensions of the facility are 310cm x 374cm.
- There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
- The facility has a non-slip floor.
- The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
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Toilet Details
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- The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 185cm (6ft 1in).
- Dropdown rails are provided.
- As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- As you face the toilet there are vertical grab rails on both sides.
- The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is high.
- The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a spatula flush.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 114cm.
- The toilet has a lid obstructing the back rest/cistern/wall.
- The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
- There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
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Changing Bench and Hoist Details
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- The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 185cm (6ft 1in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
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Shower Details
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- There is not a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
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Other Facilities
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- A privacy screen is available.
- The type of wash basin is adjustable.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
- As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- The visual contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
- Wide tear off paper roll is available.
- The wide paper roll dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a/are general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is an emergency alarm for the facility.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
- There is a coat hook.
- There are coat hooks at 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon.
- The lighting levels are good.
