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Seashore Centre - Ward

Weston General Hospital, Grange Road, Uphill, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 4TQ

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Getting To (Seashore Centre)

Parking (Accessible Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • 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.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • 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.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
  • Public Car Parks View
    • 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.

Entrance (Seashore Centre)

  • This entrance is located on the first floor of the main hospital building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 131cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 134cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 78cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 162cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 120cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Seashore Centre)

  • The reception is located ahead and to the right from the Seashore Centre entrance.
  • The distance from the Seashore Centre entrance is 7m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 70cm.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Ward (Seashore Centre)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is a paediatric ward.
    • This is a shared ward.
    • There are 2 bays available.
    • There are 2 side rooms available.
    • There are 8 beds in total on the ward.
    • There are 6 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this ward.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors open away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 164cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high 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
    • Seating available on the ward includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The hoist is powered overhead.
    • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: a washroom.
  • Visiting Hours View
    • There are no set visiting times, please contact the ward in advance.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Seashore Centre - Ward)

Room (Cubicle 1)

  • The room is located on the ward.
  • The distance from the ward entrance is 4m.
  • 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 has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 79cm.
  • 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 flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: height adjustable 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 (Treatment Room)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Treatment Room.
  • The room is located to the left from the ward entrance.
  • 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 has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 79cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 180cm.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The tables are 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.

Standard Bathroom (Seashore Centre - Ward)

  • The bathroom surveyed is located on the ward corridor.
  • The distance from the ward entrance is 30m.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has slight ramps or slopes and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • The bathroom door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 190cm (width) x 355cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • Additional features include: a full length mirror, an emergency alarm and a baby changing table.
  • The bathroom has a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The bathroom has a shower with a step.
  • There is an adjustable shower head.
  • The shower controls are twist/turn.
  • There is no shower seat, but one can be requested in advance.
  • There is a grab rail for the shower.