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Disabled Access Guide for Rheumatology and Dermatology Unit Ward
Clifton Hospital
Pershore Road
Lytham St Annes
FY8 1PB
Tel: 01253 306 204
Email: communications@bfwhospitals.nhs.uk
Web: http://www.bfwhospitals.nhs.uk
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Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Lytham St Annes.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Ansdell and Fairhaven.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The Rheumatology and Dermatology Unit is located along the corridor to the left of the main entrance as you enter.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.
Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 7 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.5m x 6m (11ft 5in x 19ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 37m (40yd) from the main entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
The car park surface is tarmac.
There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is a designated drop off point.
The drop off point is located to the right of the entrance as you face it.
There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
Further details of travel routes and site car parking may be obtained from the Blackpool Fylde & Wyre Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Website here:- www.bfwh.nhs.uk/departments/travel/parking.asp
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital.
There is not level access to the service.
The intercom is not in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 181cm (5ft 11in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 181cm (5ft 11in) wide.
The automatic doors open towards you.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Outside Access (Unit Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located to the left of the main entrance as you enter.
There is level access to the service.
The intercom is not in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
Inside Access
There is level access once inside the venue.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
Photograph 2 shows the Inpatients Dayroom.
Ward
There are 9 side rooms available.
The area/room/bay surveyed was Bedroom 9.
The area/room/bay is 9m (29ft 6in) from the unit entrance.
There is level access to the ward.
Level access is by lift.
There are doors into the bay / side room.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
The type of flooring is vinyl.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
All beds are adjustable.
All beds have bedside storage.
Bedside services available are television and radio.
No bedside services are chargeable.
The ward is unisex.
A hoist is available.
The hoist is manual.
A sling is available.
The sling is attached by loop.
There is an adapted toilet for visitors to use on the ward.
There is not a standard toilet for visitors to use on the ward.
There is not a standard toilet for visitors to use outside the ward.
There is a bathroom on the ward.
Lighting levels are medium.
A flashing alarm is not available.
A vibrating alarm is not available.
| Day | Visiting Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Monday | 18:00 - 20:00 |
| Tuesday | 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 18:00 - 20:00 |
| Wednesday | 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00 - 20:00 |
| Thursday | 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00 - 20:00 |
| Friday | 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 18:00 - 20:00 |
| Saturday | 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00 - 20:00 |
| Sunday | 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 18:00 - 20:00 |
Reception (Ward Reception)
The desk is 12m (13yd) from the unit entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
The desk is generally staffed.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is available only on request.
The hearing system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
Adapted Bathroom (Ensuite)
There are adapted bathrooms available.
Location of and access to adapted bathroom
The bathroom is unisex.
The bathroom is for the sole use of disabled people.
There is no additional signage on or near the adapted bathroom door.
The adapted bathroom is 28m (30yd) from the unit entrance.
The adapted bathroom is located in Bedroom 9.
There is level access to the adapted bathroom.
Features and dimensions of adapted bathroom
A key is not required for the adapted bathroom.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted bathroom door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the bathroom are 219cm x 175cm (7ft 2in x 5ft 8in).
The bathroom has a non slip floor.
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the bathroom.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted bathroom
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 119cm (3ft 10in) high.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is 86cm (2ft 9in) high.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 95cm (3ft 1in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
There are mirrors in the adapted bathroom.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
Bath and Shower
There is not a bath.
Wheel In Shower
There is a wheel in shower.
The shower head height is fixed.
The shower head height is 183cm (6ft ).
The shower control type is twist/turn.
The shower seat is (none).
There are handrails available.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted bathroom
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
All but 2 of the bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms.
Adapted Bathroom
There are adapted bathrooms available.
Location of and access to adapted bathroom
The bathroom is male.
The bathroom is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the adapted bathroom door.
The adapted bathroom is 26m (28yd) from the unit.
The adapted bathroom is located to the left of corridor.
There is level access to the adapted bathroom.
Features and dimensions of adapted bathroom
A key is not required for the adapted bathroom.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted bathroom door is 86cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the bathroom are 137cm x 300cm (4ft 5in x 9ft 10in).
The bathroom has a non slip floor.
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the bathroom.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted bathroom
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is 75cm (2ft 5in) high.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 97cm (3ft 2in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There are mirrors in the adapted bathroom.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
Bath and Shower
There is not a bath.
Wheel In Shower
There is a wheel in shower.
The shower head height is adjustable.
The shower control type is lever.
The shower seat is flip down.
The flip down or fixed seat height is 44cm (1ft 5in).
There are handrails available.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted bathroom
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
Lighting levels are medium.
The details here are for the male bathroom. There is an identical female bathroom located opposite the ward reception.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
