Access Guide
Getting To (Berrow Ward)
- The most accessible route from the accessible parking has a slight ramp or slope and bollards.
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- Access to Berrow Ward is via the Main Entrance.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- Berrow Ward is located along the first floor corridor, to the right after exiting the lifts.
- Berrow Ward is approximately 45m from the Lifts 2 and 3.
- After entering the main hospital building via the Main Entrance, continue straight ahead to the lifts.
Take the lift to the first floor and turn right down the corridor after exiting.
Berrow Ward is on the left. - Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
- 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; standard toilets and a toilet with adaptations (with right hand transfer).
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Parking (Accessible Parking)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located in front and to the left of the main hospital entrance.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
- There are 15+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 570cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
- The nearest designated bay is 30m from the main entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope, uneven surfaces and bollards.
- 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.
- Payment machines are located at the main hospital entrance.
- There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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Public Car Parks
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- Although Blue Badge parking is free, you must still register your car on the payment machine.
Entrance (Main Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front of the hospital, opposite the Visitor Car Park.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces and bollards.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- 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 140cm.
- The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
- There is an open gap before and beyond the doors. The width of the gap is 190cm.
Lift (Lifts 2 and 3)
- The lift surveyed is located straight ahead from the main entrance.
- The distance from the main entrance is 30m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- The ground floor, first floor and second floor are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a medium 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 tactile markings and a high 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 154cm (width) x 250cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, a hearing assistance alarm system and an audible announcer.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
Ward (Berrow Ward)
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Ward Information
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- This is a respiratory ward.
- This is a shared ward.
- There are 4 bays available.
- There are 4 side rooms available.
- There are 20+ beds in total on the ward.
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Location and Access
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- 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 141cm.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 114cm.
- There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
- The doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 172cm.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 114cm.
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Access throughout may include manual doors and automatic doors.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- 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.
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Reception / Nurses' Station
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- The height of the desk is 74cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the desk.
- The desk has a television and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Facilities and Services
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- Seating available on the ward includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and sofas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The hoist is mobile.
- There is a relatives' room for the ward.
- The following facilities are available for patients: washrooms.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations for visitors is located along the first floor corridor, to the left from Berrow Ward.
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Visiting Hours
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- There are set visiting times for the ward.
- Visiting times are 08:00 to 19:00.
- Protected meal times are between 08:00 to 08:45, 12:00 to 13:00 and 17:00 to 18:00.
- There are overhead powered hoists as well as a mobile hoist.
Toilet and Changing Facilities (Berrow Ward)
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Washroom and Shower Facilities
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- The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within side rooms and bays.
Room (Relatives Room)
- The room is located to the right along the ward corridor after entering.
- 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 84cm.
- 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 flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
- 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.